Should I put banana peels at the roots of Roses?

Someone said to put banana peels at the root of roses. Is now ok?

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  • Oliva Oliva on Jan 30, 2019

    I'd wait until plant breaks dormancy, unless you're in a warmer location.

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    • Oliva Oliva on Feb 04, 2019

      Hi, Susan,

      The peels need only be cut up into "mince" sized pieces (1/4" square is fine). If you wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate them, they retain their shape and color for a long time.

  • LeeAnn LeeAnn on Jan 31, 2019

    Depends where you live? Are they new or being relocated?

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    • LeeAnn LeeAnn on Feb 04, 2019

      When was the last time you fertilize them? If you haven't yet I would let the peels turn a little ( you can do this by putting them in a brown paper bag). It sounds like your thru with and frost. That being said I would make a mix of two whole banana peels and the used coffee grounds from a pot of coffee mix them together. Go about 12 in. Around the plant and pull her up and just set aside. Add your mix wet it and replace the plant. Build a moat around her and water. I use Osmocote fertilizer ( Lowes Home Depot,) for all my plants. It's very universal. I would love to see a before and later picture. Remember when you trim a rose to count the leaves on the branch before you cut.

  • Kelly Denoyer Russell Kelly Denoyer Russell on Feb 04, 2019

    Best thing.....save egg shells and let banana peels dry out. Put in blender when fully dried. Sprinkle powder whenever you like around bushes. You can also use an empty disposable gallon containers from milk or juice. Fill with water egg shells banana peels coffee grounds and toss in garage. Water with it once in awhile. Smells awful so if I use it on potted indoor plants it’s before I’m running errands!

  • Lynn Sorrell Lynn Sorrell on Feb 04, 2019

    You can add them anytime, the smaller the pieces the better they will break down easier.Put in blender with water grind up & pour around base mix into dirt " it should be noted that fertilizing roses with bananas alone will not be enough".Most compost material is added to soil before winter because the moisture from snow/ice/etc. helps break it down,just depends on where you live,the compost material,and how hot your temps are/get.You'll probably get more freeze/frost so may want to protect new growth,if they get damaged do not trim off dead until it's warm it'll protect itself from additional damage ahead. Gardening rule "last ground freeze/frost after Mother's Day" https://www.dummies.com/home-garden/gardening/protecting-roses-from-winter-damage/ complete care for roses in Utah https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2347&context=extension_histall

    • Lynn Sorrell Lynn Sorrell on Feb 05, 2019

      sounds nice great idea for container garden