ISSN 2167-0447
International Journal of Agricultural Sciences ISSN: 2167-0447 Vol. 15 (10), pp. 001-005, October, 2025. Available online at www.internationalscholarsjournals.org © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Effect of Fruit Peel Formulated Natural Fertilizer on Soil Fertility and Plant Growth
Nandini Rohatgi* and Adrija Saha#
#Associate Professor, Department of Dietetics & Nutrition, NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata. #Corresponding author E-mail: [email protected]
Previous affiliation: The work was carried out at our previous affiliation.
*M.Sc Food & Nutrition Student, J D Birla Institute, 11, Lower Rawdon Street, Kolkata-19.
#Assistant Professor-II, J D Birla Institute, 11, Lower Rawdon Street, Kolkata-19.
Abstract
Received 09 July, 2025; Revised 28 July, 2025; Accepted 28 July, 2025; Published 02 November, 2025
This investigation was conducted to determine the effect of fruit peels (sweet lime, pomegranate and banana peels) as natural fertilizer on soil fertility and plant growth. The peels were dried, ground and incorporated into the soil in various combinations using the method of backyard composting. Fenugreek plants were grown in the prepared soil samples. Results showed that the application of fruit peel formulations led to improved soil quality and increased plant growth. Improved soil fertility was attributed to increased organic matter and higher microbial count of the soil samples because of the application of fruit peel formulated fertilizer. Hence, the study concluded have significant environmental benefits over the use of chemical fertilizers.
Keywords: Backyard composting, Banana peels, Natural fertilizer, Pomegranate peels, sweet lime peel.