Rich in nutrients that condition soil, feed hungry plants and correct plant health
SLOW RELEASE NUTRIENT FOR POTTED PLANTS
For Vitamins and Minerals over a four to six month period.
One banana skin cut into small pieces.
Add a little potting mix to the pot.
Scatter banana skin on top of the potting mix.
Cover with a thick layer of potting mix.
Add plant and top up with potting mix.
Water well.
GARDEN FOOD
Use Banana skins in garden beds to feed vegetables, flowers and fruit trees.
Prepare the garden bed for spring by digging in banana skins in winter.
Cut banana skins into quarters.
Dig a narrow hole approx. 25cm deep. Add Banana skins and cover with soil.
Water well.
BANANA LIQUID FERTILISER
Place two to three banana skins in a bucket water. Cover. Stand in a shaded area for two to four days. Drain. Add rotted skins to a fruit tree and cover lightly with straw.
Dilute one part banana fertiliser with five parts water. Suitable for flower beds, vegetables, berries and fruits.
DRIED BANANA SKIN FERTILISER and ANIMAL WELLBEING
Dry banana skins in a slow oven for about one hour. Check that they are dry. If not, continue oven drying. In a blender, grind the skins to powder. Store in a sealed container.
To use: Sprinkle around the plants, then water. Or sprinkle over a garden bed and lightly turn the soil.
Animal Health: Add dried banana peel powder to chicken, duck and pig feed.
FOLIAR SPRAY
Medium to Large Spray Bottle.
Dry one banana skin and four egg shells. Then grind into powder. Add one tablespoon of Epsom salts. Top up with water. Shake to dissolve. Spray plants that are looking unhealthy or drained of energy.
FRUIT FLY TRAP: Place a sealable plastic bag filled with banana peel. Leave the bag open. Place securely in a forked branch of a fruit tree. Check every 30mins. When you see the fruit fly, seal the bag quickly and throw it away.
BLUEBERRY AND STRAWBERRY TONIC
Place two large fresh banana peels in a large jar with a lid. Add enough water to cover the skins. Lightly screw on the lid. Stand for one week so that the bacteria can do its work.
Next Step: Remove the peel and give it to a fruit tree. Put the lid back on the jar and stand for an additional four to five weeks. Water will turn white as it converts to vinegar.
When using, add tonic plus one cup of water to a small watering can. Stir to mix. Use
immediately.
HUMAN HEALTH and WELLBEING
- Teeth: Banana peels are a natural tooth whitener. It can also help to remove plaque. Rub a small piece of soft yellow banana peel on your teeth. Clean your teeth with toothpaste and rinse. For stubborn stains or plaque, do every day for a week.
- Skin Tags (growths): Cut a small piece of banana skin to cover the skin tag. With the white of the banana touching the skin. Secure with a bandaid plaster. Leave on over night. Rinse in the morning. Repeat the process daily until the skin tags fall off.
- Puffy Eyes: Banana skins can help to remove dark circles and bags under the eyes. Scrape off the white fibre of a banana skin with a teaspoon. Mix with one to two tablespoons of pure Aloe Vera gel to make a smooth paste. Gently spread under the eyes. Leave for 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water. Pat dry. Repeat as needed.
- Facial Conditioner Mask: Put one banana fruit in a blender. Scrape of white portion of the skin and add to banana fruit. Blend. Put in large bowl. Add one tablespoon of honey. one tablespoon of lemon juice, one tablespoon milk powder and one tablespoon of natural yoghurt. Mix until smooth. Apply to the face and to the hands. Allow to partially dry – about ten to fifteen minutes. Rinse off with cool water. Pat dry. Your face and hands will appear lighter, bright and healthy.
- Face Peel: Scrape the white portion off two banana skins. Mix with one egg yolk. Blend until smooth. Apply to face. Leave for 5mins. Wash off in lukewarm water. Pat the face dry.
- Psoriasis: Banana skins help to reduce redness, itching and discomfort. Rub the white portion of the banana skin over the area. Leave for 30mins. Rinse with cool water. Repeat twice daily. This method can also be used to treat chronic acne and warts.
- Muscle Pain Relief: Apply banana skins to painful area. Leave 30 mins.
- Pain Relief Oil: Blend one banana skin and half a cup oil. Rub over painful area. Leave 30mins. Wash off in lukewarm water.
HOUSEHOLD
- Leather Conditioner: Wipe the leather with banana peel. Leave for One minute. Wipe off with a soft clean cloth. The leather will be reborn. Jackets. wallets, handbags, shoes, boots.
- House Plants: Fold in half, one strip of banana skin, keeping the white portion inside. Slide the leaf between the folded banana skin and gently slide along the leaf. It removes dust, conditions the plants and make the leaves shiny.
- Wooden Furniture: wipe the banana skin over the furniture. Wipe clean and buff with a soft cloth.
- Ink Stains: remove ink stains by rubbing the area with the white portion of the banana peel.
*CD Scratches: rub scratches in a circular motion with the soft white portion of the banana skin.
Wipe dry, in a circular motion with a clean lint free cloth.