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Dehydrated-Banana-Peels powdered and placed in mason jar and scoop Today’s post is all about the garden, but instead of talking about what we take out of it, I am going to talk about what we put INTO it. Fertilizer! This is a simple fertilizer that can be made every time you peel a banana.

Here are just a few of the important minerals and nutrients that are contained in banana peels: phosphorus, calcium, manganese, sodium, magnesium, sulfur and the one that I want to quickly touch more in-depth about today is…

Potassium (Contains 42% when dried)

We all know that our bodies require potassium… for starters, it plays a role in every heartbeat. A hundred thousand times a day, it helps trigger your heart to squeeze blood through your body. It also helps your muscles to move, your nerves to work, and your kidneys to filter blood. But have you ever stopped to think that the plants in your yard need it too?

Recycling the peels back into your garden saves money and returns these nutrients to the soil where they can benefit the plants. Suppose you don’t have a flower garden and don’t have a need for fertilizer… that’s ok…. still make it and give it away as a gift. Anyone with a “green thumb” would just love it!

Potassium is an essential plant nutrient which is needed for proper growth and reproduction of plants. While you can’t get away with fertilizing plants with only bananas, it does provide a boost of potassium essential for healthy, and for the beautiful new formation of flower buds.

You can just bury a banana peel under one inch of soil at the base of a plant. But it’s not always convenient; too busy, it’s winter, don’t want to attract fruit flies and bugs, etc. That is why I like to dehydrate the peels and grind to a powder in my Vitamix. I then place in it an airtight container so it is ready next time I need to fertilize the flowers or when I go to plant new ones.

Caution – know your plants and what type of fertilizers they need before you douse the flower gardens in banana powder. Google or talk to your local nursery expert to help you. When it comes to fertilizing, there is such a thing as “too much of a good thing”.

Ingredients:

Banana peels

Preparation:

Dehydrator method:

Place the banana peels in a single layer on the mesh sheets that come with the dehydrator.
Dehydrate at 115 degrees (F) for 4-8 hours or until dry.
Allow them cool, the should literally snap when bent.
Break into pieces and place in a blender. Blend to a fine powder. When you remove the blender lid a fine dust will bellow out so be careful that you don’t take a deep inhale at that exact moment.
Store in an airtight jar until ready to use.

Oven method:

Preheat the oven to its lowest temperature.
Place the banana peels on a cookie sheet that has been lined with foil. Make sure the outer skin is facing down they don’t stick to the sheet.
Bake until they turn black, not burnt. Once cooled they should be very stiff and snap when bent.
Grind to a powder.

banana peels getting ready to dehydrated

banana peels dehydrated nice and crisp for powdering

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11 thoughts on “Dehydrated Banana Peels”

Nancy says: July 5, 2016 at 4:41 am
Wow, what a great idea. Could we do other peelings and outer leaves of cabbages, greens, etc.?
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- amie-sue says: July 6, 2016 at 11:43 am
  I really don’t know Nancy. Those questions are worth Googling and researching. I was just happy to find another great way to use banana peels. Normally, we give them to our neighbors for their piggies to enjoy. hehe Blessings, amie sue
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vandana says: July 5, 2016 at 8:03 am
Can you use it in your smoothie?
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- amie-sue says: July 6, 2016 at 11:36 am
  Good question Vandana. I am not 100% sure to be honest. If I can find more information on that I will let you know. amie sue
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- MYRNA says: October 24, 2024 at 8:14 am
  yes you can use in a a smoothie.
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Rose says: July 5, 2016 at 10:09 am
Ami Sue,

I really appreciate all the fine detail pictures on what you are doing. It helps me so much.

Love what you do. I want to visit you sometime. I am in process of moving but when the dust settles I will visit you and your place.

blessings to your health, rose
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- amie-sue says: July 6, 2016 at 11:38 am
  You are so welcome Rose. :) Ah moving… always such fun. I hope everything so smoothly for you and that you enjoy your new place. May I ask what state you moving to? Bubble wrap blessings, amie sue
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jessica says: July 10, 2016 at 2:05 pm
how much can I sprinkle in my garden or pots?
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- amie-sue says: July 12, 2016 at 8:20 am
  I have been using 2-3 tablespoons around a plant. Just sprinkle it around the base, not to heavy. Blessings, amie sue
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[email protected] says: February 2, 2017 at 11:53 am
loving this! will do it. As always, thanks Amie Sue!
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- amie-sue says: February 2, 2017 at 12:55 pm
  Awesome, thank you for commenting. :) Dry them peels! hehe Blessings, amie sue
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