Deirdre O Meara 
Tomato Growing Hack: Use Banana Peels as Fertilizer
As tomato season approaches, gardeners are looking for ways to give their plants the best possible chance of success. A savvy gardener has shared her super easy hack to give your salad fruit a little boost. Zara, a gardening fan, has shared the best fertilizer for your summer tomatoes. Instead of buying fertilizer from the shop, the gardening fan says there is something already in your home that you can use. She uses banana peel to fertilize her tomatoes. Yes, after you’ve eaten a banana, save the peel and follow these simple steps so you can feed your tomato plant too.
Zara shared her hack in a TikTok video online, which gained over 100,000 views. Tomatoes love potassium and what we usually throw in the trash can help them grow. Zara said, “Soak banana peels for two to three days.” The potassium and other minerals from the banana will soak into the water over these couple of days. Next, the gardening fan adds more water to the mixture. “After three days, dilute the banana with five times more water.”
If you wish, you can remove the peels now and feed your tomato plants with just the water. Or you wish you can chop up the peel and leave them around your tomatoes to fertilize. Zara says, “Remove or chop them and water your tomatoes.” Either way, your tomato plant will be very grateful for the extra potassium boost.
Many viewers were impressed by the hack, but others argued composting would work just as well. One user said, “Can’t wait for my tomatoes to grow.” Another user asked, “Would potato peels work?.” A third viewer warned, “If you load your plants with too much potassium you will put them into nutrient lock, and then they won’t take in anything anymore.”
It is important to note that while banana peels are a great source of potassium, they should not be the only source of fertilizer for your tomato plants. They should be used in conjunction with other fertilizers or compost to ensure your plants receive a balanced diet of nutrients.
In conclusion, this hack is a great way to use something that would otherwise go to waste and give your tomato plants a boost. Just remember to use it in moderation and alongside other fertilizers to ensure your plants are healthy and happy. Happy tomato growing!
