Did you know banana peels and coffee grounds can be combined into an incredible homemade fertilizer that saves you money and helps your garden flourish? Instead of throwing these kitchen scraps away or buying expensive store-bought products, you can create a powerful natural plant booster right at home!
Why Coffee and Banana Peels Are Perfect for Plants:
✅ Banana Peels – Rich in potassium, phosphorus, and calcium, banana peels nourish plants, strengthen roots, and encourage more blooms and fruit.
✅ Coffee Grounds – Full of nitrogen and organic matter, coffee grounds improve soil structure, feed beneficial microbes, and help plants grow strong, healthy leaves.
✅ Balances Soil pH – When used together, banana peels and coffee grounds help maintain slightly acidic soil conditions that many plants love.
How to Make Banana Peel & Coffee Fertilizer:
Ingredients:
- 1 banana peel
- 2 tablespoons used coffee grounds
- 2 cups (500 ml) water
Instructions:
- Prepare banana peel
Chop the banana peel into small pieces so it breaks down faster. - Combine with coffee
Place chopped banana peel and used coffee grounds in a jar or bowl. - Soak
Add 2 cups of water, stir well, and cover. Let the mixture soak at room temperature for 24–48 hours to release nutrients. - Strain and use
Strain the liquid into a watering can. Use this nutrient-rich “tea” to water your plants once a week. - Use the solids
Don’t throw away the leftover banana and coffee solids! Mix them directly into the soil around your plants as a slow-release fertilizer.
Best for:
Tomatoes, peppers, roses, and houseplants — any plants that thrive on potassium and nitrogen.
With this simple, natural fertilizer, you can nourish your garden with kitchen scraps, save money, and enjoy healthier, happier plants — you’ll never need to buy chemical fertilizers at the market again!
