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He is Bengali’s companion of twelve months. The meat broth is sizzling from the steam of the potatoes. Without potatoes, our Rasna satisfaction is impossible. But you will be surprised to know the real quality of the peel that we throw in the dustbin before cooking. Environmentalists call it ‘liquid gold’. Now you can play with this shell without increasing the mess of the dustbin. From Henshel to Sadh’s garden, the magic of potato peels is everywhere. How to use potato peel? Learn 5 tips.

Make lots of snacks
Not only potatoes, you can easily make chips with potato peels as well. What to do for him? First wash the peels very well and dry the water. Now it can be fried in oil filtered in a pan. If you want to avoid oil, you can bake in the oven at 180 to 200 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Convenience even with air-fryer. Take it down and sprinkle a little salt, pepper powder, chaat masala or chili powder on top. A lot of snacks with new taste in Ekkebar made in afternoon chat.

Herbal fungicides in plant protection

Are the trees in Sadh’s garden decaying like white powder? No need to buy commercial chemical sprays. Now the potato peeler will be the real protection of your plant. Potato peels contain a natural compound called ‘solainin’. Its excellent anti-fungal properties are a master against fungus. Boil the peels well in water. It will mix the extract of solanine with water. Now cool the water and fill it in a spray bottle and spread it on the affected plants. A completely organic solution without spending a single penny.

A favorite feast of earthworms
If you have a vermicompost system at home, potato peels will come in handy. Earthworms eat this shell with great pleasure. As a result, excellent quality organic fertilizers are produced. It is very effective in increasing soil fertility and structure. But the shells must be boiled. There is no fear of regrowth. It also helps in digestion of earthworms.

Compost bin
Potato peels are also a great material for regular compost bins. Being rich in nitrogen, it is an excellent ‘green material’ for compost piles. However, if there is not enough heat in the compost, seedlings may emerge from the potato eyes. So it is wise to cut the peels into small pieces and add them to the compost.

Simple Nutrients for Mushroom Cultivation

It is possible to grow mushrooms in the corner of the house with discarded shells. Mix the potato peels well with the wood powder. Now plant the mushroom seed or spawn there. The nutrients in the shell will help the mushroom to grow faster. After picking the mushrooms, the mixture left over can easily be used as a garden fertilizer.