Cut the cucumber peels into small pieces.
Place them in a sealed plastic container or bottle.
Add brown sugar or rice-washing water mixed with clean water.
Fill about 80% of the container, seal it, and let it ferment for around two months in a cool, shaded place.
Once fermented, strain the liquid, dilute it with water, and use it to water plants.
This simple homemade fertilizer helps balance soil pH, increase fertility, and make the soil looser and more breathable — perfect for both indoor plants and garden flowers.
👉 Tip: You can also sun-dry the peels, grind them into powder, and mix them into the soil for a slower-release nutrient boost.
2. Keep Pests Away from Your Garden 🐜
The refreshing scent of cucumber naturally repels many common insects. The peel contains compounds such as cucurbitacins, which insects find unpleasant.
Simply scatter cucumber peels around your vegetable garden to deter ants, moths, wasps, mice, and cockroaches. For indoor use, place small pieces near trash cans, under sinks, or along walls — areas where pests like to hide.
It’s an eco-friendly, chemical-free alternative to insect repellents and safe for households with children or pets.
3. Remove Ink and Crayon Marks from Walls and Furniture 🖊️
If your kids have turned the living room wall into their art studio, don’t panic! The inside of cucumber peels has mild natural cleaning properties that can help remove stains from walls and wooden furniture.
Just rub the inner side of the peel over the marks, and you’ll see the stains start to fade. This gentle method avoids harsh chemicals and keeps your home smelling fresh.
For stubborn stains, repeat the process or let the peel’s moisture sit for a few minutes before wiping it off with a clean cloth.
