Jeffrey L. Kline;799416 Wrote:
> Banana skins are high in potassium (pot ash) which is the third value
> listed
> on most fertilizer packages. (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium).
> Potassium
> is associated with root development. Although it might be a bit messy,
> I
> don't see why you couldn't use banana skins as a natural source of K+
> (the
> symbol for Potassium). How are you planning to increase nitrogen and
> phosphorus? Here is a interesting discussion on banana skins as
> compost.
> Hope you enjoy.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/43dv7z
>
> Jeff, Southeast Michigan, Zone 5
>
> "agentelrond" agentelrond.2d06b89@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> i read somewhere that banana skin is good for roses is this true?
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> agentelrond -
the compost i am using is john west which is supposed to have plant
food in any way but i am adding the banana as an extra kinda like a
treat as i am hoping it will help keep greenfly off my pretty flowers
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agentelrond
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