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One Tried and Tested Kitchen Scrap Item Promises Roses with Bigger Blooms Than Ever Before

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Roses are known for their fragrance and beauty, but growing them can be easier than many think. The real challenge is getting bigger and more blooms.

Popular and Diverse

Roses are one of the world’s most loved flowers, with over 100 species. They come in many colors and some have a delightful scent. The blooms vary in size, from small and compact to large and lush.

Consistent Fertilization

To keep roses healthy and blooming, they need regular fertilization during the growing season.

Banana Peel Magic

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Many gardeners swear by banana peels for their roses. One gardener, Sangeeth Alexander, shared her experience on the Show Me Your Plants Garden and Yard Facebook page.

She said, “We tried banana peel water for the first time on our roses, and it’s making a big difference. The blooms are bigger and there are more of them.”

How to Use Banana Peels

Sangeeth explained, “We put banana peels in a bucket of water for a week, then poured the water, along with the mushy peels, under the rose bushes.”

Expert Advice

Gardening experts at Bio Weed agree that banana peels can help roses grow better. They said, “Bananas have high levels of phosphorus, which is essential for plant health.” Banana peels also contain potassium, which boosts the plant’s immune system, helping it fight off diseases.

Benefits Beyond Roses

Even if you don’t grow roses, banana peels can benefit other plants or be added to compost heaps. One user, Kel Galloway, noted, “Banana peel works well as a fertilizer for every plant we’ve tried it on.”