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hammer
06-22-2009, 10:32 PM
today i received 50 pond bag potash i just wondering how to apply it to my banana plants with my other fertilizer how much and when i appreciate any info.
BullShark
06-23-2009, 03:52 AM
Good question! I make this stuff on a large scale so if I knew the proper application rate I'd be set. I can tell you it's alkaline so if you add too much you'll change the ph of your soil.
hammer
06-23-2009, 07:46 AM
I just going to just add a pinch once a month. i was reading wiki on fertilizer it said bananas need 1 -pond half a year.
Richard
06-26-2009, 05:50 PM
I just going to just add a pinch once a month. i was reading wiki on fertilizer it said bananas need 1 -pond half a year.
That is 1.5 lbs net per year. Look at the packaging and find out the actual percentage of potassium.
Example: suppose it is 40% potassium. You would use 1.5 lbs / year divided by 40% ==> 3.75 lbs / year on one plant, provided you also supply the plant with 1 lb net of nitrogen over the same period. It is best to divide up the total amount and apply on a monthly basis during the growing season.
The caution regarding alkalinity is good advice. Obtain a simple pH meter and check the pH of your soil in between feedings.
hammer
06-26-2009, 09:17 PM
thanks for the info i will use that method again thank.
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