Explain how Nandu can make compost from banana peels and kitchen scraps. Mention the steps and the benefits of compost for plants.
Answer
Nandu can make compost by collecting banana peels and kitchen scraps, mixing them with dry leaves and soil, covering with a damp cloth, letting it decompose for 2–3 weeks, and then using the dark, nutrient‑rich soil to fertilise plants, which improves soil fertility and reduces waste.
Step-by-step solution
- Gather banana peels and other kitchen scraps like vegetable peels and fruit pulp.
- Chop the scraps into small pieces so they break down faster.
- Mix the chopped scraps with dry leaves or sawdust and a small amount of soil to give a good carbon‑nitrogen balance.
- Spread the mixture in a shallow tray or a dedicated compost pit and cover it with a damp cloth.
- Check the mixture every few days; if it smells bad, add a little more dry material.
- After 2–3 weeks the material will turn into dark, crumbly compost.
- Use the compost to fertilise garden beds, which gives plants nutrients, improves soil structure, and reduces the amount of kitchen waste.
Common mistake: Using only wet material leading to foul smell
Concept tested: Compost making and benefits
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