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For this experiment, day old banana peels will be used. Chiquita bananas will be used for this experiment bought from Publix. Apparently, bananas were founded about 10, 000 years ago. They were thought to have first grown in the Indonesian area.Bananas are a very tropical fruit and need a great source of water and sun light. Bananas are known to give a good boost of energy which is why sport players favor them. Bananas are the number one best source of B6 of all the fruits. Small bananas provide about one quarter of this source humans need a day. A large banana can provide 50% of this daily source. Bananas are very healthy and won't allow you to gain fat if you eat them normally. Bananas are also helpful if you are battling cancer or if you will in the future.Bananas provide a good source of potassium, vitamin C, and antioxidants. It is wise to have a good balance of eating bananas as like all things, too much isn't a good thing. Bananas have been known to also help the growth rate.When bananas are stored in room temperature, they last for 2-7 days. In the refrigerator, they last 2-9 days while in the freezer, they last 2-3 months. (Australian bananas) The bananas that will be used in this experiment will be used the day that the bananas are bought.Since bananas store a lot of nutrients, they will be an excellent organic fertilizer source for this experiment.
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An eight inch resin will be used in this project. The purpose of a resin is to help store water for the plant. The water that is stored in this helpful pan will soak the soil and give water to the plants roots. The roots are the main place where the plant takes in water which makes this a wonderful tool. It is common to find these at any garden store. Many gardeners will use a resin to help water their plants to help create better results.It is important to understand that this should not be the only source of water that the plant is given.

Coffee grounds will also be used in this project. The United States consumes 400 million cups of coffee a day. The grounds should be dried in order to be used in fertilizer for plants. Coffee grounds have been an excellent source of fertilizer for years. It is important not to overdo coffee grounds when using them for fertilizer. A lot of people dispose of them through the garbage or wash the grounds down the drain. (Greenplanet) This waste product is an excellent source for acid-loving plants. When you drink coffee you get a boost of energy which is why a lot of people drink it in the morning and you get fertilizer for your plants through the use of grounds.

Four one gallon pots are needed in this experiment. Pots are going to be used instead of putting the plants in the ground because this way, more variables are eliminated. This normal sized pots can be bought at almost any garden store. They are made of a basic plastic materials and come in multiple colors. The pot doesn't affect the plants growth at all it is just used to keep the soil together. The plants purchased should come in temporary pots already, but these pots will fall apart very easily. They are made to disintegrate so that you can just rip off the plastic border and plant. The little pot contains soil used to start the growth of the plant and is now in need of a bigger source of soil.

Gloves should be warn during the soil interaction for this experiment. Their purpose is to prevent any soil from getting into your nails or in any cuts you may have on your hand.They will also protect from any deceases that is in the soil. It is not an absolute must to wear gloves but it is a special precaution.The gloves can be made of different material, but the best would probably be just normal garden gloves. The gloves only need to be warn when re-planting the plant into a bigger pot. A hand shovel is meant to be used to move a small amount of soil to another place. This tool should eliminate the mess of soil everywhere.

A measuring cup will be used to measure the fertilizer and water given to the plant. It is important to use a measuring cup during events like this or cooking because they give you the exact measurement that is most likely needed. Some people can guess and almost get the same result but it is never certain of the amount. Measuring cups are made of different materials but the most popular are metal, plastic, or glass. It will not matter what type of measuring cup used in this project, but it will matter if the plants aren't given the proper amount. The plants will need a certain amount of water during this process. Since the plants are inside at an average temperature of 74 degrees F, they will not acquire as much water as outdoor plants. It is common for people to over water indoor plants. When people over water these plants, it is like truly drowning them. By over watering, the plants' roots cannot absorb oxygen properly, therefore causing them to drown. (How to Water a Plant) The water used will be Zephyrhills 100% natural spring water. Zephyrhills has been around since 1964 so they know what they are doing. They are popular water brand at most stores. A gallon contains 16 servings at each serving eight ounces. The plants may or may not be given that exact serving size, depending on the size of the plant. Plants, just like humans, and all living things, require water. Plants need water, soil, sun, and air to survive. In the air, then breathe in carbon dioxide, and then produce a waste product known as oxygen. Humans and animals then breather the oxygen and produce their waste product known as carbon dioxide. Plants need water and sun to produce their own food, or photosynthesis. (Science of Life Explorations)

Potting mix by MiracleGro is going to be used as the soil. The bag is ten pounds which is more than enough soil needed. The bad clams to feed the plant up to six months. The soil is already premixed with MiracleMax to increase the size and color of a plant. The ingredients in this product are the following: Total nitrogen is 0.21%, the available phosphate is 0.07%, the soluble potash is 0.14%, and the iron is 0.10%. All of these nutrients will be useful during the growth process of the plants. Potting soil tends to be more light then normal soil because more oxygen is in the soil. It is a 1 1/4 bad of soil. The back of the bag provides very useful information for using this soil with plants. (Came from bag of soil)

The most important factor in this project, would be the plants themselves, which are sweet basil. Sweet basil can be found at places like Home Depot, or Wal-Mart, or most garden stores. Sweet basil belongs to the mint family which is why it has a taste, like most mints. Most people would describe this herb as sweet which is why it has its name, "Sweet basil." The smell of basil comes from oils that the plant naturally gives off. Sweet basil has little calories, is a good source of Vitamin A, and barely has any fat. (Basil) = = = = =**The Real Works Cited**=

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