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Richard · 02-10-2008, 02:07 PM

One problem with mixing it all in one bag is the granulars can be different in size and weight, causing the proportion of one to be greater at the bottom of the bag.

Your proportion is correct if you measure by weight. If your bananas are in the ground or a large tub (100 gal), I would apply to each plat 1 pound of 8-2-8 each month, and an additional 1/4 pound of 0-0-22 along with it.

Most of the granulars weight 1/2 pound per cup, so that's 1 pint 8-2-8 plus 1/2 cup 0-0-22 per month. If you don't have a scale, check it at your grocery store or post office.

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