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Old 05-12-2012, 05:27 PM   #46 (permalink)
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Default Re: Water Soluble Banana Fuel Dosages

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I just fertilized again today. Each of my plants except the Mysore got a half cup, and Mysore got 1/3 of a cup.
That seems about right, provided (a) you diluted it in enough water to drench the roots and (b) they have significant root space; i.e., 1/2 to 1 cubic yard of root volume each. The picture I have seen of your Mysore in the lawn does NOT have anywhere near that, maybe 1-4 cubic feet.

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(Maximum) BANANA FUEL DOSAGES DURING ACTIVE GROWTH SEASONS:
Very Young Plants, TC's: 1/4 teaspoon per gallon of water every watering.
Young Plant in 2 gallon pot: 2 tablespoons per month.
Plant (not juvenile) in 10 to 20 gallon pot: 1/4 cup per month.
Plant in ground with significant root space: 3/4 cup per month.
Hydroponics @ 150 ppm K: 1 Tbs per 6.5 gallons of water.
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