Instead of water for washing rice, just sprinkle this kitchen spice to make the banana tree fertile

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Brilio.net – Have a banana tree in your yard but the fruit is often stunted or lazy to bear fruit? In fact, all parts of the banana tree, from the leaves to the heart, have many benefits for kitchen needs. It turns out, there is a practical secret for making your banana trees grow abundantly and produce jumbo fruit without having to worry about looking for expensive fertilizer or waiting for a stock of rice washing water.

This secret ingredient is definitely on your kitchen shelf, namely salt. Yes, this cooking spice, which is very affordable, turns out to have extraordinary properties for “provoking” the growth of banana trees so that the results are maximum.

Benefits of Salt: More Than Just Food Flavoring

photo: YouTube Channel/4BRC

In the world of agriculture, table salt has a role that ordinary people rarely know about. The sodium and chloride content in it can help improve soil quality, balance acidity levels (pH), and repel pests that often disturb the roots.

Quoting from the YouTube channel 4BRC Channel, the trick of sprinkling salt has proven to be effective in fertilizing banana trees that have not yet produced fruit. In the video, which has been watched by thousands of people, it is explained that salt acts as a natural neutralizer in the soil.

“You don’t need a lot, just around the banana tree. It can fertilize the plants and also neutralize toxins in the soil such as chemicals that banana trees don’t need,” explained the canal owner, quoted BrilioFoodMonday (2/2/2026).

Super Easy Application Method

photo: YouTube Channel/4BRC

For those of you who don’t like complicated things, this method is the right answer. You don’t need to mix liquid fertilizer or wait for a long compost fermentation process.

Salt—both fine and coarse—can be used immediately. To do this, simply sprinkle a little salt evenly over the area around the rootstock. Remember, don’t let the salt get directly on the main stem. Let the salt soak into the soil naturally to work to neutralize toxins and provide additional nutrients.

Just do this once every three months. The result? Banana trees will be stronger, less susceptible to disease, and the fruit produced will be much larger.

photo: YouTube Channel/4BRC

Why Choose Salt Over Rice Washing Water?

So far, rice washing water has been the favorite natural fertilizer. But to be honest, we don’t always cook rice every day or sometimes we are too lazy to collect the water. Salt is much more flexible because it is always ready in stock in the kitchen. You just take it, sprinkle it, and the business is done in a matter of minutes.

Makes more fruit and tastes sweeter

Not only is it fertile in the stems, the use of salt also affects the quality of the harvest. Reporting from Philstar.com, fertilizing with salt can stimulate banana trees to produce more fruit that tastes sweeter. This positive effect usually begins to appear within 1-2 months after fertilization is carried out.

Tips for Maximum Results

If you want to try this trick, pay attention to the following things so that the results are better:

1. Right Dosage

Don’t be greedy, if there is too much salt, the soil can actually become too salty and damage the roots.

2. Compost Combination

It’s still good if you add additional compost from dry leaves to make the soil more loose.

3. Sunlight

Make sure the banana tree gets at least 6 hours of sunlight a day.

4. Good Drainage

The soil should not be too muddy so that the salt absorption process runs smoothly.

5. Prune diligently

Remove dry, wilted leaves so that the tree’s energy focuses on fruit formation.

Banana Tree Care FAQs

1. Can adding salt make bananas taste salty?

Absolutely not. Salt is absorbed by the roots as nutrients (sodium and chloride) for plant metabolic processes, rather than flowing directly to the fruit as a salty taste. In fact, this nutritional balance can increase the natural sugar levels in fruit.

2. When is the best time to sprinkle salt on banana trees?

The best time is early morning or late afternoon when the sun is not too hot. If it’s the dry season, it’s best to sprinkle a little water after sowing the salt so that the granules absorb into the soil more quickly.

3. Can table salt be replaced with krosok salt (coarse sea salt)?

Very possible. Krosok salt or coarse salt is often considered better for agriculture because its natural mineral content is still very rich compared to table salt which has gone through many processing processes.

4. Can young banana trees (seedlings) be given salt?

For newly planted seeds, it is best to wait until the tree has at least 4-5 fully opened leaves or around 1 month old. Use a very small dose (half a teaspoon) so that the young plants are not shocked.

5. What should I do if I have sprinkled too much salt?

If you feel the dose is excessive, immediately flush the area around the tree with large amounts of clean water. Water will help dissolve and wash excess salt levels (leaching) into deeper soil layers so it doesn’t burn the roots.

(brl/tin)