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Homes & Gardens
Tenielle Jordison

Experts reveal how banana peels can boost plant growth – make the most of this everyday food waste in your yard this spring

Banana peel on plants.

Every gardener who has dabbled in composting knows that banana peels are a common component to use, but how good for plants are they really? 

When making your own compost you want to ensure that what you're using is going to benefit your plants, which is why many use banana peels for the nutrients they have. It's also become quite popular to use banana peel as fertilizer for this reason.

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