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BANAN PEELS HAVE A SURPRISING AMOUNT OF NUTRIENTS IN THEM, SUCH AS CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, SULFUR, PHOSPHATES, POTASSIUM AND SODIUM, ALL OF WHICH ARE IMPORTANT TO THE HEALTHY GROWTH OF BOTH
FLOWERING AND FRUITING PLANTS. 05:20, 31 May 2025 For many, gardening is a calming pastime that not only reduces stress but also burns calories. However, like any hobby, it can come with a
hefty price tag, with specialist tools, luxurious soil enhancers, and fertilisers on garden centre shelves enticing gardeners to part with their cash. Luckily, there's a budget-friendly
and straightforward way to boost all the plants in your garden without needing pricey, specialist feed - and that's by using bananas. The unassuming yellow fruit is not only packed
with vitamins like potassium for human consumption but also serves as a fantastic way to enhance your garden. From roses to hydrangeas, strawberries to potatoes, bananas can provide a boost
this spring, summer, and even into next year. READ MORE: BIRMINGHAM 24-HOUR SHOP ORDERED TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE AFTER 'NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS' You can add banana peels to your
garden's compost heap or pile to create nutrient-rich soil at no cost, perfect for spreading around your garden. As Gardening KnowHow notes: "Many people are excited to find out
that they can use banana peels as fertiliser. Using banana peels in compost is a great way to add both organic material and some very important nutrients to your compost mix "Adding
banana peel to your compost heap will contribute calcium, magnesium, sulphur, phosphates, potassium and sodium, all of which are vital for the healthy growth of both flowering and fruiting
plants. Bananas in compost also help add healthy organic material, which help the compost retain water and make soil lighter when added to your garden.", reports the Express.
"Moreover, banana peels decompose quickly in compost, allowing them to contribute these essential nutrients to the compost much more swiftly than some other compost materials."
Article continues below Composting doesn't have to involve pricey equipment - you can create a pile in a secluded corner of your garden, or repurpose old wooden crates into makeshift
compost containers.