Once the soaking period is over, strain out the banana peels using a fine strainer or cheesecloth. What you’re left with is a concentrated liquid fertilizer full of organic nutrients.
How to Use Banana Peel Fertilizer
Before applying, it’s important to dilute the banana tea. A general rule of thumb is to mix one part of the banana tea with two parts water. This ensures the solution is gentle enough for your plants and avoids overfeeding.
You can use this diluted mixture in two main ways:
1. Soil Soak
Apply the banana peel fertilizer directly to the soil around the base of your plants. This helps the roots absorb the nutrients quickly and efficiently. Use this method once or twice a month throughout the growing season for best results.
2. Foliar Spray
You can also use this fertilizer as a foliar spray. Just make sure to strain the liquid very well through cheesecloth or a fine mesh to prevent clogging your spray bottle. Lightly mist the leaves of your plants once or twice a month. Foliar feeding delivers nutrients directly to the leaves, providing a quick nutrient boost.
When to Apply
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