DIY Bloom Fertilizer From Bananas

[jay-toker]

I was searching youtube about soaking weeds and grass in water to extract the nutrients which lead to watching a video about easy banana peel fertilizer. Basically what the guy said to do was cut up banana peels into 1-2'' pieces, fill mason jar with banana peel slices 1/2-3/4 the way and add water. Then set it on the counter shake daily for 2 weeks.

I happened to have a bunch of organic bananas that were on the edge of going brown (coulda made banana bread). So why not try it I thought but with one difference the bananas where mushed up and added to the jars too not just peels. Also the peels were put in whole since I'm lazy af.

This experiment started 11/17/22

Here is what they look like today 8 days later

Also note the bananas start fermenting during this process so you'll want to vent the pressure every so often.

 

[jay-toker]

This shit gave me fruit flies even though the lids were on the jars. It didn't seem to be working/turning brown anyways so I dumped them down the toilet. Then my fucking toilet flooded because I'm a dumb ass and flushed whole banana skins. FML

 

[TrichomeAssassin]

This shit gave me fruit flies even though the lids were on the jars. It didn't seem to be working/turning brown anyways so I dumped them down the toilet. Then my fucking toilet flooded because I'm a dumb ass and flushed whole banana skins. FML

Were you stoned at the time?

 

[JP1]

I think @Fermented_Fruitz might be exactly the guy you want to talk to about fermenting fruits

 

[MotaZona]

I dry bananas & grind them into powder with a coffee grinder. They’re very alkaline, but contain a lot of K. I use a TSP when I top dress.

 

[jay-toker]

Were you stoned at the time?

Maybe I honestly don't remember. ha But I'm stoned right now does that count?

 

[DCLXVI]

Ugh what a mess! Before and after trying to dispose of them.

 

[MotaZona]

I meant banana PEELS, not bananas. One of the only dry amendments I use that actually smells OK. Mix them with coffee grounds, & it’s really nice.

 

[MotaZona]

Another good source of K is Comfrey. Nothing is easier to grow either.

 

[mdabber]

You didn't add sugar. That's why it didn't work. You could have still composted the banana.

if you already figured this out sorry if redundant. Maybe will help another.