down.
Over time, some of those nutrients become available within the soil system.
Instead of waiting for an entire peel to slowly decompose, some gardeners chop or blend it first.
Why blend it?
Breaking the peel into tiny pieces creates more surface area.
More surface area means soil microorganisms can reach more of the material.
In practical terms:
Whole peel = slower decomposition
Finely chopped or blended peel = potentially faster decomposition
That’s the main advantage.
The blender isn’t magically transforming the peel into instant fertilizer. It’s simply breaking the organic material
