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Old 02-24-2014, 06:02 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: 6-1-8 Fertilizer

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Originally Posted by merce3 View Post
I just bought some 6-1-8 fertilizer for my palms and was wondering how well it would work for my naners... I also use potash from my fire pit. Would this be a good diet or am I still missing something?

This is the stuff i'm using:
Palm Fertilizer often has a pH that is neutral to alkaline and buffers (e.g., extra lime) to keep it that way. Meanwhile, your bananas are looking for something slightly acidic with a pH in the low 6's.
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