Who wouldn’t like bananas. They're great in oatmeal for breakfast, on toast with chocolate, with cottage cheese or just when you quickly need to calm hunger and replenish energy. Bananas simply must not be missing in any household. But did you know that their peels can also still be beneficial? We have a recipe for you for a miraculous mixture made from banana peels. Read on and you'll learn more. We guarantee that after that you'll never throw away a peel again.
What you'll find in banana peels
Bananas are a superfood in two respects. First, they are healthy, full of vitamins and minerals, and second they are in line with the new trend „zero waste“. They don't create any waste. If you know how to use them properly! You can use them entirely without throwing any of them away. Maybe only a small nub at the tip. What do you find in banana peels? They are especially rich in
- calcium
- iron
- phosphorus
- potassium
What about banana peels? Definitely don't throw them away
As you can see, it's a shame to throw them out. You can make simple and nutritious cocktails for your plants from them, which also protect them against parasites and pests. If you're trying to limit chemical agents and are trying to use natural ones, you've found exactly what you were looking for. This mixture is completely harmless and 100 % natural. We'll reveal how to do it. You will need banana peels, water and a larger jar, for example a preserving jar. You don't need anything else. And how to proceed?
Create a natural and effective repellent against pests for your flowers
Cut the peels into smaller pieces. Fill a preserving jar or other sealing container half full with water. Then put the peel pieces into the container and close it. Set the jar aside, preferably in a cool and dark place. Let it sit for at least one week. Pour the resulting liquid into a watering can and you can water. You will see how this mixture benefits the plants.
