05-28-2012, 04:34 PM
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Re: banana peel
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Originally Posted by dkf85281
thanks guys, i add banana peels, apple skins, and coffee grounds in additon to my regular store bought fruit tree fertilizer.
anyone know how often i should fertilize with the store bought fertilizer? the bag says every couple months, but other online articles says at least once a week or with every watering (which would be every 3 days)?
thanks,
dean
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Depends on the fertilizer. What is the brand name and analysis (NPK) ?
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Originally Posted by NANAMAN
The obvious unstated benefit of using compost, (banana peels, or almost anything else composted), is the whole soil- circle of life-food web thing! Those benefits are kinda unmeasurable, but anyone who uses compost and mulches, has experienced the difference it makes. If for no other reason, that's good enough reason to compost those banana peels!
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Just for clarity, I was not suggesting to avoid composting. Certainly curred compost is an essential ingredient in a good soil mix.
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Last edited by Richard : 05-28-2012 at 04:36 PM.
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