If you are among those who grow plants and want lush flowering without aggressive chemicals, you may have a solution already at home. One of the most overlooked kitchen leftovers – the orange peel – can, when used correctly, act as a mild, natural fertilizer and even as a defense against some pests. But beware: misuse can also harm plants.
Therefore, it is important to know why it works, when to use it and when not to. Why is orange peel useful for plants? icon-expand Orange peels are rich in nitrogen, potassium, calcium and magnesium, nutrients that support growth, flower formation and plant resistance, as explained by the American gardening portal The Spruce.
In addition to minerals, they also contain essential oils (especially limonene), which have a natural defense function.
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