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How To Make Banana Peel Plant Fertilizer

Give your plants a boost with this simple DIY plant fertilizer made from banana peels.
Prep Time2 minutes
Soaking Time2 days
Yield: 4 cups
Author: Beverly

Equipment:

  • 1 Quart Jar with a Lid

Materials:

  • 1 Banana Peel
  • 1 Quart Water (equal to 4 cups)

Instructions:

  • Place the banana peel in the quart jar.
  • Fill the jar with water. The banana peel will float up in the water a bit, but the water should still be covering most of the banana peel.
  • Put a lid on the jar and let the banana peel set in the water for 2 to 3 days.
  • After this time discard the banana peel. Use the banana peel infused water in the jar to water potted plants such as herbs, tomato plants, or pepper plants.
  • You can give your plants this DIY fertilizer once a week.