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Old 05-18-2024, 03:31 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Default Re: Container TC Pups, slow growth/ Care Tips

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Originally Posted by Jeff zone 8 N.C. View Post
So does that mean there is a regimen of removing a certain number of leaves whether they look healthy or not to stay ahead of any disease because those leaves are the ones to get disease 1st?
Oldest leaves are most susceptible and they're more susceptible during certain weather conditions.

During the vegetative phase a banana stores nutrients for use during the fruiting phase. After the harvest the banana still has an immense reserve of stored nutrients which is an example of it's ability to collect more than enough.
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