Homemade Plant Food
Nurture your plants naturally with this DIY Homemade Plant Food, a nutrient-packed solution made from everyday kitchen scraps and pantry staples. Crafted with nutrient-rich banana peels, used coffee grounds, Epsom salt, and unflavored gelatin, this eco-friendly plant food provides essential minerals like potassium, magnesium, and nitrogen to promote healthy growth and vibrant foliage. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe involves simmering banana peels to extract their nutrients, then combining them with complementary ingredients for maximum plant nourishment. Perfect for gardeners seeking a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to store-bought fertilizers, this homemade mix is stored conveniently and diluted for regular use. Give your garden a natural boost and watch your plants thrive with this simple and effective plant care solution!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Banana peel
- 2 tablespoons Used coffee grounds
- 1 teaspoon Epsom salt
- 1 teaspoon Unflavored gelatin
- 4 cups Water
Instructions
1. Cut the banana peel into small pieces (about 1-inch size).
2. In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of water and the banana peel pieces.
3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
5. Strain the banana peel from the water into a mixing bowl, reserving the nutrient-rich liquid.
6. Add the used coffee grounds, Epsom salt, and unflavored gelatin to the bowl containing the banana-infused water.
7. Stir well until the Epsom salt and gelatin are fully dissolved.
8. Pour the mixture into a clean, labeled bottle or jug for easy storage.
9. To use, dilute 1/2 cup of the mixture in 2 cups of water and apply to the base of your plants every two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
115 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 423 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
