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As a new plant mom I didn’t realize the importance of fertilizer, and once I did realize how important it was, I hated the price tag. We always try to recycle, reuse, and compost whatever we can. When I saw you could use banana peels for plant fertilizer I had to give it a try. It was the easiest thing to do and it gives your plants great nutrition- all for free! Plus you probably have everything you need already.
What you’ll need:
banana peel
water
Glass jar (we used a mason jar)
Put your banana peel in your jar and fill it up with water. We used plan tap water.
After a few hours the water will start to discolor. We let ours sit for about 24 hours before using it.
After a day had passed, we watered all our plants with it!
Again- it can’t get easier?!
Once we were done, we composted the banana peel and just continued to repeat the process! We’ve been doing this for some time now and our plants are loving it, and if you’ve been here for a while, you know I love a free and easy project.
Try it out and let me know what you think!
How about blending the peel with water, freezing it in small batches, and letting it melt on the soil after watering?
Absolutely! Blending and freezing banana peels into nutrient-rich ice cubes is a brilliant way to:
Control dosage (no over-fertilizing!).
Prevent fruit flies (no stinky soaking water!).
Slow-release nutrients as the cubes melt.
Here’s how to do it—easy and mess-free:
🧊 Blended Banana Peel Fertilizer Cubes
What You’ll Need:
2-3 banana peels (organic preferred)
2 cups water
Blender
Ice cube tray
Freezer
Steps:
Blend: Chop peels, add water, and blend until smooth (like a thin smoothie).
Strain (optional): Pour through a sieve if you want pulp-free cubes.
Freeze: Pour into ice cube trays and freeze overnight.
Use: Place 1-2 cubes on top of soil after watering (let melt naturally).
🌱 Best for: Potted plants, seedlings, or garden beds (avoid direct contact with stems!).
💡 Why This Works
✅ No waste: Uses the entire peel (maximizes nutrients!).
✅ Gentle slow-release: Melting cubes prevent root burn.
✅ Versatile: Add other scraps (egg shells, coffee grounds) to the blend!
⚠️ Pro Tips
✔ Label your tray (so no one mistakes them for snack cubes!).
✔ For outdoor plants: Bury cubes near roots for slow absorption.
✔ Stronger brew? Skip straining—the pulp adds organic matter.
Your plants will thank you with lush growth! 🌿💛