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steven
05-09-2010, 12:02 PM
24-8-16 or 18-18-21

Abnshrek
05-09-2010, 01:50 PM
Depends on what your using it for :^)

jeffreyp
05-09-2010, 04:20 PM
I like a good slow release 10-10-10. Manure is great as well.

here's the scoop on poop

Manure Matters: How Manures Measure Up (http://www.plantea.com/manure.htm)

mango_kush
05-09-2010, 04:36 PM
i usually rely on black kow compost, home made compost and organic liquid fertilizers like fish emulsion however i purchased a huge bag of granular fertilizer during my visit to going-bananas. i only use it during our rainy season which is staring now. its Potash biased (the last number) so to answer your question both fertilizers being equal use the second one with the higher last number balance

Patty in Wisc
05-09-2010, 05:17 PM
24-8-16 would be good for citrus. For my nanas I use 15-5-30 from Tropical Delights.

stumpy4700
05-09-2010, 05:44 PM
24-8-16 would be good for citrus. For my nanas I use 15-5-30 from Tropical Delights.

Gotta a link or website?

Patty in Wisc
05-09-2010, 06:11 PM
Jeff, it used to say "banana fuel" on the bag but it's same stuff made by Tropical Delights. I guess other ppl/places are calling their fert 'banana fuel' too. I've been getting it thru wellspring gardens. Good stuff & you don't need much.
Banana Fertilizer - 2 Lbs. (http://www.wellspringgardens.org/servlet/Detail?no=15)

pitangadiego
05-09-2010, 06:33 PM
Cheap 16-16-16, 15-15-15, 13-13-13 works perfectly well.

steven
05-09-2010, 07:06 PM
all i have is 24-8-16 and 18-18-21 for bananas, which one has better effects???

Richard
05-09-2010, 07:57 PM
all i have is 24-8-16 and 18-18-21 for bananas, which one has better effects???

24-8-16 is a good ratio for Citrus and ornamental bananas. 18-18-21 is a common formula for fruiting vegetables - especially tomatoes and is an o.k. choice for fruiting bananas.

jeffreyp
05-09-2010, 08:07 PM
If you live near the ocean you can collect seaweed, rinse it with fresh water and mound it around your plants. Seaweed is rich in minors and is an excellent fertilizer. The native americans also used to bury fish remains and let it compost into the soil.

steven
05-09-2010, 08:08 PM
wow, thats really neat! ill try and go collect some lol

jeffreyp
05-09-2010, 08:18 PM
there's plenty of kelp, irish moss, etc that wash up that's free. I'd suggest getting a couple 5 gallon pails with lids to keep the marine scent out of your car.

stumpy4700
05-09-2010, 09:50 PM
Jeff, it used to say "banana fuel" on the bag but it's same stuff made by Tropical Delights. I guess other ppl/places are calling their fert 'banana fuel' too. I've been getting it thru wellspring gardens. Good stuff & you don't need much.
Banana Fertilizer - 2 Lbs. (http://www.wellspringgardens.org/servlet/Detail?no=15)

Patty, Thats is what I used last year was wellsprings, It is good stuff. I didn't realize they changed the name. Thanks

saltydad
05-09-2010, 11:02 PM
I use Gro-Well 28-8-18, and have had good success with it for my bananas and palms. Richard carries it at PlantsThatProduce.com.

sbl
05-10-2010, 07:45 AM
24-8-16 or 18-18-21

Of the two you listed, the 24-8-16 would be better--if you are using it on bananas. Bananas need N and K much more than P. Excess P can lock up minerals and often contributes to pollution in freshwater systems.

Abnshrek
05-10-2010, 08:52 AM
I use Gro-Well 28-8-18, and have had good success with it for my bananas and palms. Richard carries it at PlantsThatProduce.com.

I hear yah Howard... I got the banana fuels that start with 15 and 20 and the high potash. I think its 30. I used to buy fertilome with the high middle number for my roses. For what I buy 6 lbs of that stuff + tax locally I can get 25 from Richard and its like getting 18lbs free (more beer $$) & it pays for the shipping. I don't have to worry about running to the store anytime soon.. lol :^) My Roses have numerous blooms and look better than they ever have, so the wife's happy therefore I'm good to hook. :^)

Scott
05-10-2010, 11:43 AM
I use Gro-Well 28-8-18, and have had good success with it for my bananas and palms. Richard carries it at PlantsThatProduce.com.

I get mine from Richard too!
Quick to order and he'll send a 25lb bag priority mail...took 4 days for it to arrive. Great prices too. 1 bag lasts me a year in zone 10.

sunfish
05-10-2010, 02:58 PM
I have also been using the grow-more for bananas for about a year.

Richard
05-10-2010, 10:48 PM
Jeff, it used to say "banana fuel" on the bag but it's same stuff made by Tropical Delights. I guess other ppl/places are calling their fert 'banana fuel' too.

The Tropical Delights Brand 15-5-30 "Banana Fuel" and the Grow More Brand 15-5-30 "Banana Fuel" are the same water-soluble fertilizer. As far as I can tell, the only difference is the price. It appears that the Tropical Delights Brand is simply the 25-lb bag Grow More 15-5-30 repacked in smaller bags.

Basjoofriend
05-12-2010, 03:43 PM
My housekeeper uses now horse manure and chicken manure to fertilizer my bananas. We have chickens and one of our neighbours has one horse in the front garden. I have sandy soil, there are horse manure and chicken manure very good for bananas, also mulching is important to keep the moisture of the soil, the sandy soil dries out quickly.

Best wishes
Basjoofriend

CoryS
05-16-2010, 11:43 AM
24-8-16 would be good for citrus. For my nanas I use 15-5-30 from Tropical Delights.

I have a banana tree and was told it's a dwarf cavendish. Will it work well for that? Does somebody know what those numbers mean?

This thread appears to be running backwards. Is that normal?
Any and all help much appreciated.

sunfish
05-16-2010, 01:50 PM
I have a banana tree and was told it's a dwarf cavendish. Will it work well for that? Does somebody know what those numbers mean?

This thread appears to be running backwards. Is that normal?
Any and all help much appreciated.

Info:Fertilizer - Bananas Wiki (http://www.bananas.org/wiki/Info:Fertilizer)

CoryS
05-16-2010, 02:03 PM
Thanks much Sunfish. It appears I picked the best forum for care information.

Scott
05-17-2010, 03:54 AM
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