Thats why you should dry it at low heat in the owen and finely Crush it and incoparate it lightly in the soil. Nutrient levels especially potassium should start to rise after a week or so.
What AI said: While anecdotal evidence and some gardening websites suggest that soaking banana peels in water releases nutrients beneficial to plants, there isn't robust, peer-reviewed scientific data confirming the extent to which this process dissolves sufficient nutrients for significant fertilization. Studies focusing on the nutrient content of banana peels and their impact on plant growth often use different methods of application (e.g., direct incorporation into soil, compost, etc.), making direct comparisons difficult. Therefore, while banana peels contain valuable nutrients like potassium, the effectiveness of simply soaking them in water as a fertilizer lacks conclusive scientific backing. Are you tea-makers satisfied?🧐
I was a bit disappointed as I was drawn by the word 'proof' assuming some testing was involved whereas this is an argument/comparison. A better conparison may be if a mob boss killed me and cut my skin open then put me in the bath for a month, I would expect some stuff might leach into the water then... (Ok that was a bit gruesome though sorry) An intact banana thrown in a bath for an hour definitely isnt claimed to leach anything. The water is no longer clear water so there's something in there, and even if its just little bits of banana that's arguably more plant available than it was so it can't be fully dismissed. While I dont disagree thr claims may be overstated and my banana peels go into the soil via a wormery, some concrete information is lacking given the large amount of empirical experience that is positive. A side by side plant growing experiment following the usual guidelines giving the weed/banana soaks an open minded chance would be the way to actually determine if there's a benefit.
Somewhere I read that potassium remains in it's ionic form even after absorbed by the plants. If it's true then potassium from banana skin could be dissolve in water. What do you think?
@Gardenfundamentals1 Thank you. You're the best. Not the only. I watch other experienced growers, too. You're #1. You're the one who taught me the importance of .... growing SOIL ! Thanks again.
There's a difference between a living animal taking a bath and a rotten banana peel. Also if you put it to ferment for weeks, then you might get some stuff in the water, the smell of the water is intense because it has changed.
Coffee grinds look the same after you make coffee, are you gunna tell me that dark water is the same as before it was processed. I mean it’s only the number one drink for stimulus in the last millennia but it’s just water right smh I really used to respect this guy
@@Gardenfundamentals1 cells can exchange minerals/molecules, while keeping "intact". Just like your body can easily absorb chemicals through the skin into the blood stream, but it doesn't mean your skin gets damaged. So your hypothesis about intact cell is not the whole picture. I agree with you that if you ground up in a food processor banana peels, you will make it easier for the plant to take it's nutrients, although fermentation might help. And yes there's a chance that using a fertiliser product is a better way to give nutrients to your plants, it's already broken down and concentrated and the plant will enjoy it. So it needs further testing to say how potent is a banana peel tea to your plant vs a product, and in what way should it be prepared to get the most benefit. I wouldn't discard it so easily.
I think some people believe it because if you chop the peel into small pieces you can extract the nutrients. They see little particles in the water and now you have bro science. They forgot the microbiotic have to break it down to make the nutes plant available. Just my 2 cents.
Potassium is a salt that dissolves in water and remains clear in water. Potassium in water can be taken up by plants. It's not a complex molecule that requires enzymes or microbial activity.
We can all ask questions of other gardening experts without fear of being attacked or ridiculed. Obviously this man is tired of hearing from viewers. I've concluded this from more than one video.
Why then when we eat bananas do we get the nutrients out of the banana? Because we digest them. You just have to digest the cells in plant matter in order to release the nutrients.
look at all the butt hurt people tea's are useless your plant needed water is all, but you all keep adding more crap to gardens that dont work makes me laugh
Because it is not skin, it’s plant material, like any other tea. Your train of thought discredits the use of all plant teas, including common black tea and coffee, which both give out lots of antioxidants, etc. your argument is complete nonsense. I’m really sorry to see this video, as I was hoping some of your other videos were based on fact. Such a disappointment, but I kind of suspected your credibility all along. Sigh….
Steeping your banana peels in water will have limited beneficial results as there will be very little decomposition though, better to use beer and some soda instead which will allow bacteria and microbes to feed on the sugars produced during the breakdown process.
@tamardevane6635 Did you really compare black tea and banana peel water? There is almost nothing in common in both cases- the physics, the biology, the chemistry, etc. DYOR.
@@arhimedia it wasn’t a comparison, just in that all vegetative matter will eventually release substances into water, if they are made into a tea. If you dip a banana peel into cold water for 5 minutes, of course , there won’t be a huge change in appearance.
Thats why you should dry it at low heat in the owen and finely Crush it and incoparate it lightly in the soil. Nutrient levels especially potassium should start to rise after a week or so.
So in other words we should be using bath water on our gardens instead of banana water😂. I sense the beginning of a new gardening sensation!
❤That’s Gold❤
What AI said: While anecdotal evidence and some gardening websites suggest that soaking banana peels in water releases nutrients beneficial to plants, there isn't robust, peer-reviewed scientific data confirming the extent to which this process dissolves sufficient nutrients for significant fertilization. Studies focusing on the nutrient content of banana peels and their impact on plant growth often use different methods of application (e.g., direct incorporation into soil, compost, etc.), making direct comparisons difficult. Therefore, while banana peels contain valuable nutrients like potassium, the effectiveness of simply soaking them in water as a fertilizer lacks conclusive scientific backing.
Are you tea-makers satisfied?🧐
Thank you. But what about nettle tea fertilizer? Is it useless as well?
I was a bit disappointed as I was drawn by the word 'proof' assuming some testing was involved whereas this is an argument/comparison.
A better conparison may be if a mob boss killed me and cut my skin open then put me in the bath for a month, I would expect some stuff might leach into the water then... (Ok that was a bit gruesome though sorry) An intact banana thrown in a bath for an hour definitely isnt claimed to leach anything.
The water is no longer clear water so there's something in there, and even if its just little bits of banana that's arguably more plant available than it was so it can't be fully dismissed.
While I dont disagree thr claims may be overstated and my banana peels go into the soil via a wormery, some concrete information is lacking given the large amount of empirical experience that is positive. A side by side plant growing experiment following the usual guidelines giving the weed/banana soaks an open minded chance would be the way to actually determine if there's a benefit.
Somewhere I read that potassium remains in it's ionic form even after absorbed by the plants. If it's true then potassium from banana skin could be dissolve in water. What do you think?
do banana smoothies work?
The exiting😂
I think you're meant to let it rot in the water or blend it
But ..... They will work after being composted in a compost pile, correct?
Correct - composting slowly releases the nutrients over about 5 years.
@Gardenfundamentals1
Thank you. You're the best. Not the only. I watch other experienced growers, too. You're #1. You're the one who taught me the importance of .... growing SOIL ! Thanks again.
There's a difference between a living animal taking a bath and a rotten banana peel.
Also if you put it to ferment for weeks, then you might get some stuff in the water, the smell of the water is intense because it has changed.
And what is that difference? Both remain as intact cells.
If it looks like banana leaves when you are finished - there is almost nothing in the tea.
Coffee grinds look the same after you make coffee, are you gunna tell me that dark water is the same as before it was processed. I mean it’s only the number one drink for stimulus in the last millennia but it’s just water right smh I really used to respect this guy
@@Gardenfundamentals1 cells can exchange minerals/molecules, while keeping "intact".
Just like your body can easily absorb chemicals through the skin into the blood stream, but it doesn't mean your skin gets damaged.
So your hypothesis about intact cell is not the whole picture.
I agree with you that if you ground up in a food processor banana peels, you will make it easier for the plant to take it's nutrients, although fermentation might help.
And yes there's a chance that using a fertiliser product is a better way to give nutrients to your plants, it's already broken down and concentrated and the plant will enjoy it.
So it needs further testing to say how potent is a banana peel tea to your plant vs a product, and in what way should it be prepared to get the most benefit.
I wouldn't discard it so easily.
I don’t think people realize how long it takes for organic material to break down in water…
I mean ants can survive in water for days 😂😂😂😂
I think some people believe it because if you chop the peel into small pieces you can extract the nutrients. They see little particles in the water and now you have bro science. They forgot the microbiotic have to break it down to make the nutes plant available. Just my 2 cents.
Potassium is a salt that dissolves in water and remains clear in water. Potassium in water can be taken up by plants. It's not a complex molecule that requires enzymes or microbial activity.
lol, I did that for awhile, good or bad its has been awhile.
We can all ask questions of other gardening experts without fear of being attacked or ridiculed. Obviously this man is tired of hearing from viewers. I've concluded this from more than one video.
Yeah... common sense is apparently not so common.😜
Yeah, just look at the state of politics in the U.S.😂
@@steve0852 Actually, I like (most of) the new rep. administration. Please don't kill me!😁
You cracked me up. Ha ha you are brilliant 😂
All analysis and no synthesis makes jack a dull boy.
Your first rant😂😂😂
Far from the truth, and all complete rubbish.
All your other videos have earned a thumbs up. This one gets a thumbs down because of the language. It would be nice if children could watch it.
There is not a single swear word in the video???
@@HNM69 Just because it is inaudible, doesn't mean even a child cannot read his lips. Watch it again at 58 seconds.
@@walterkrueger326 yeah sorry I don't give a fuck about swearing online.
Donald Trump does it with children watching.
Why then when we eat bananas do we get the nutrients out of the banana? Because we digest them. You just have to digest the cells in plant matter in order to release the nutrients.
We digest them. In gardens it requires composting which takes years to complete.
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It stinks tho
look at all the butt hurt people tea's are useless your plant needed water is all, but you all keep adding more crap to gardens that dont work makes me laugh
VERY WRONG
Yes, Mr I know everything, obviously only steeped the tea for a matter of minutes.
Lol
Because it is not skin, it’s plant material, like any other tea. Your train of thought discredits the use of all plant teas, including common black tea and coffee, which both give out lots of antioxidants, etc. your argument is complete nonsense. I’m really sorry to see this video, as I was hoping some of your other videos were based on fact. Such a disappointment, but I kind of suspected your credibility all along. Sigh….
Steeping your banana peels in water will have limited beneficial results as there will be very little decomposition though, better to use beer and some soda instead which will allow bacteria and microbes to feed on the sugars produced during the breakdown process.
Almost all of the nutrients remain in the plant material you discard. That is true of all garden teas.
@tamardevane6635 Did you really compare black tea and banana peel water? There is almost nothing in common in both cases- the physics, the biology, the chemistry, etc. DYOR.
@@arhimedia it wasn’t a comparison, just in that all vegetative matter will eventually release substances into water, if they are made into a tea. If you dip a banana peel into cold water for 5 minutes, of course , there won’t be a huge change in appearance.
@@Gardenfundamentals1 who discards the plant material? A knowledgeable gardener would put it in the compost, use it as mulch or whatever.