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Originally Posted by bananimal
First thing that comes to mind is you are running 2 main pstems on each mat and you are using 8-10-8 fert. To thrive, bananas require a fert ratio of med-lo-high. How much, say by the cup, are you putting down?
Sounds like they are being starved of potassium. 
Two main psems on a mat means higher demand of K. The monthly part is on the nose. |
I use the 8-10-8 as I've read on a few sites that that's the ratio commercial growers use, but yeah, I've also read that bananas are heavy K users so 8-10-8 wouldn't be right if that's the case. The brand I'm using is a water soluble that's geared towards roses and that mix is a tablespoon per gallon. I apply two to three gallons for a grouping of 7 plants. I really think your statement regarding suckers is right. That and a better fertilizer.
Also, I'm not familiar with the lingo. What's a mat? What's a pstem?