Many gardening enthusiasts are adopting sustainable gardening practices today. One curious trend that is emerging includes using banana peel as a fertiliser. Beyond its role as a nutritious snack, this often-overlooked fruit byproduct holds the potential to revolutionise our approach to fertilisation. Hrishit Panthry, co founder, of Envirocare Foundation says, “Banana peels are rich in different nutrients that can be used in fertilisers and they include potassium, phosphorus, and calcium. These nutrients play a vital function in the reproductive capabilities of plants and their development.” A post shared by Life’s Good Kitchen on Instagram explains why this hack is a game changer. “Think there’s no way to reuse old banana peels? This homemade banana peel fertilizer is about to blow your mind!” the caption states. Ferdin Sylvester, director and co-founder at One Earth Foundation, shares with indianexpress.com that India, the world’s top banana producer, generates a large amount of banana peel waste. The utilisation of banana skin fertiliser aligns with our country’s sustainability goals, promotes a circular economy, reduces dependence on chemical fertilisers, and empowers …