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Old 06-16-2009, 10:45 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Default Re: are banana peels edible?

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*Banana Peel: 0-3-42. Has a high percentage of Potash and no Nitrogen. An average store bought banana has a dried peel weight of about 8 grams, so the net amount of potassium per peel is about 3 1/3 grams. To acheive net 1.5 pounds of potassium per year for a maturing banana plant, you will need about 200 of those peels. To be a meaningful supplement potted ornamental flowers, you'll need about 20 per month.
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