What should you do with apple peels? Instead of discarding them, repurpose this common kitchen waste into a nutrient-rich, 100% natural fertilizer. As experienced gardeners have long known, it's a simple way to nourish plants without spending a dime.
1. Collect the apple peels.
2. Chop them into small pieces.
3. Place them at the base of your plants and work into the soil.
4. Water thoroughly.
Your plants will flourish with this easy method. Quick, effective, and zero waste!
Apple peels also shine in recipes like herbal teas, juices, syrups, jellies, cider vinegar, or even crispy snacks. Dry them for later munching, feed to chickens, rabbits, or hamsters, or add to compost. But for most, direct garden use is the simplest option.
Like compost, apple peels decompose slowly in the soil, releasing vitamins and nutrients that enrich it. Plants absorb these benefits directly from this eco-friendly fertilizer—perfect for vegetable gardens, indoor, or outdoor plants.
Opt for organic apples to avoid pesticides contaminating your soil.
Apple peels not only feed plants, making them stronger and healthier, but also deter pests. The scent of decomposing peels repels root-munching larvae like beetle grubs, which weaken or kill plants.
This natural repellent eliminates the need for chemicals.
