Stick an egg and banana in your garden soil to help boost your plants
By Mike-Ross
Normally these are used inside of the kitchen for cooking and eating, bananas and eggs have recently surprised me with their remarkable benefits in the garden.
At first glance, it may seem unusual to employ these food items for gardening purposes rather than consumption.
Yet, it's undeniable that both bananas and eggs possess the power to transform plants, and you don't need to be an expert gardener with a green thumb to reap their rewards.
Gardening is often perceived as a labor-intensive endeavor that demands extensive knowledge. One must understand the specific needs of each plant, such as sunlight requirements and watering quantities, in order for them to thrive.
Personally, I must admit that gardening is not my forte, which is why I've been on the lookout for simple tricks to assist me on this journey.
And this is one of those tricks. It involves nothing more than a bunch of bananas, some eggs, and a pot, yet it has garnered millions of views on YouTube.
So, what makes this gardening hack so popular?
The trick, as you may understand, revolves around efficiently growing plants and seedlings, and there’s a reason why eggs and bananas can be used to great advantage.
Eggshells serve as a cost-effective alternative to fertilizers. So instead of emptying your wallet on fancy fertilizers, you can simply harness the potent properties of eggshells – they are rich in calcium and other minerals, making them perfect for plant cultivation.
However, using a whole egg is said to yield even better results. When the egg decomposes, various substances are released, preventing root rot in the soil.
Meanwhile, bananas also contain a multitude of nutrients that are released as they decay. Banana peels, in particular, are rich in potassium, one of the most vital nutrients for plants.
You can thus create an effective (and cheap!), natural fertilizer by burying these food items together with your plant in the soil.
Gary Pilarchik (The Rusted Garden)/youtube
Here’s what you need to do:
Take a pot and fill it with about 2 inches of soil. Place a raw egg in the center of the pot, along with a banana, and fill it up with more soil.
Then, plant your desired plant in the pot.
As the egg and banana decompose, the nutrients they contain will gradually be released into the soil, providing nourishment for the plant to grow.
What’s even better about this trick is that you can use old eggs and bananas that would otherwise be discarded. Instead of simply throwing them in the trash, you give them a new purpose; to help your plants thrive and flourish!
In the video below (or here), you can see how to proceed in using eggs and bananas as fertilizers to grow tomatoes. Brilliant, if you ask me!
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