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The Hollyberry Lady · 06-11-2009, 10:37 PM

I should have realized that bananas liked potassium -of course! How obvious, but I never thought of it before.

Soils with a high level of potassium increase a plant's resistance to bacteria and mold. Soluble potash (wood ashes) mixed with water are a great way for organic gardeners to add potassium. Be careful when using wood ash, and it might be best to bring soil pH to around 6.5 before application.

Also, highly saline water that contains sodium will block the uptake of calcium, and magnesium. Vermiculite holds water and contains a touch of magnesium and potassium - essential to seedling development.

I am going to be raising seedlings very shortly, so I want to get them off to a good start. Banana peels themselves make a good source of potassium as well - I dry the peels myself, then bury the pieces in my garden! They're great for all my plants.

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