Homemade composting: what to do with orange peels?

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As we had already said in the first post of the series, a very important fact about home composting (or vermicomposting) is that citrus fruits should not be placed in the vermiculture since they alter the pH of the medium, making it unsuitable for worm cultivation. . Therefore, in this text you will see more tips on what to do, in this case, with orange peel! And it is important to comment that a lot is said about the nutritional potential of fruits, but what little is said is that a large part of the nutrients are contained in the skin and not in the pulp.

So take advantage of these tips. What to do with orange peels? Did you know that Brazil is the largest producer of oranges in the world? Widely consumed in juices, jellies and sweets, the fruit is a rich source of vitamin C, folic acid, vitamin B6 and dietary fiber Binance App Users Data Floor and window cleaning Mix orange peels with white vinegar (until the peels are covered) in a container and store in the refrigerator for 4 weeks. Shake every 2 weeks, put the liquid in a spray bottle and you are ready to clean floors and windows.



Light up the barbecue Instead of newspapers, use dried orange peels, as they are flammable. Olive oil with orange Yes, blend the orange peels with a cup of olive oil in the processor, let it rest for an hour and strain. A combination you didn't imagine. Keep insects away Like lemon, the acidity of orange also repels insects. Simply place pieces of bark in drains, gaps, doors and gardens. Pitted brown sugar Place an orange peel once a month in a jar of brown sugar and you will see that it does not get hard.