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Old 09-07-2022, 07:03 PM   #128 (permalink)
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Default Re: Seeds From Blue Java Ice Cream Bananas

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Originally Posted by nexmp76 View Post

I recently tried using horticultural sand for more sensitive types after reading about it from this thread and it really seems to do extremely well. The drainage is amazing. I had a Gros Michel type that was struggling and it has since recovered well. The biggest problem has been trying to find a source to get larger amounts for the money so I plan to mostly use that for the most sensitive types.
Try contacting a Sand & Gravel Yard, if you have a truck it'll be cheap but delivery will cost more than the sand. If you're near a river that gets dredged the sand is usually free.
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