Banana skins
Banana skins
Tip from Shoot User
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Chopped banana skins (1"-2") are great for plants. Don't take my word for it, look online and be surprised: They rot quickly. Dig in near bottom of pots or well below roots; the skins have a natural insecticide.
If you've plants with shiny leaves, wipe them using the pithy part. This promotes the shine and imparts their natural insecticide which will deter aphids. :-D
Two drawbacks.= :-(
Not advisable for composting When the skins are warm they give off a pheromone which bees exude when in distress. If you come between a bee & the skins, the bee will become aggressive.
DON'T use for fruit or veg. The outside of the banana skins contains a carcinogenic chemical.
Hope you find this helpful.
Jude
If you've plants with shiny leaves, wipe them using the pithy part. This promotes the shine and imparts their natural insecticide which will deter aphids. :-D
Two drawbacks.= :-(
Not advisable for composting When the skins are warm they give off a pheromone which bees exude when in distress. If you come between a bee & the skins, the bee will become aggressive.
DON'T use for fruit or veg. The outside of the banana skins contains a carcinogenic chemical.
Hope you find this helpful.
Jude
Posted: Thursday 3rd of April 2014 08:40 AM