Why do smart summer residents not throw away potato peelings: 2 reasons - vegetable scraps will come in handy in the garden and vegetable patch

11.05.2024 05:50

Experienced gardeners and vegetable growers know that potato peelings are a good gardening remedy.

That is why such people will never throw the remains of vegetables in the trash.

Potato peel is a source of several microelements useful for plants.

First of all, it is worth mentioning potassium, phosphorus and calcium.

Vegetable waste also contains vitamins and starch.

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How exactly to use potato peelings at the dacha? This question was answered by the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .

The peelings can be sent to the compost bin

Potato peels can easily be used as a component of compost. Especially since these remains rot quite quickly.

The peelings can be buried under fruit trees.

Potato residues can be used as fertilizer and directly.

To do this, it is enough to bury this mass under a tree or bush.

Thanks to the cleaning, the condition of the soil will improve: the soil cover will become looser and more fertile.

Earlier, summer residents were told what vegetables can be planted near strawberries.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / Belnovosti

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  1. The peelings can be sent to the compost bin
  2. The peelings can be buried under fruit trees.