Did I over fertilize

Dproc22 · 07-04-2012, 07:12 PM

I fertilized my Basjoo one week ago. After i fertilized it a new leaf unfolded it seemed a little on the flimsy side. Then the next leaf unfolded in only 3 days! It was extremely thin and slightly deformed. The next leaf is already almost out. This morning we had a thunderstorm and one of the leaves was severe damaged the other completely fell off. Im worried about the next leaves. BTW i am using a 24-8-16 liquid fertilizer.

sunfish · 07-04-2012, 08:27 PM

Did I over fertilize?

Dproc22 · 07-04-2012, 09:09 PM

That is exactly what it looks like I will hold off on the fertilizer for a little while thank you

bananimal · 07-04-2012, 11:43 PM

For bananas you want an NPK with a ratio of medium-low-high. I use 6-3-16. With minors of course. Find an Ag supplier near you. For a new planting -- 1 lb per month. Mature mat -- 2 lbs.

Dproc22 · 07-04-2012, 11:55 PM

Ok I will find some of that type of fertilizer or something similar. I shouldn't have a problem finding an ag supplier after all I live on a farm. Who knows maybe the fertilizer we use on our fields is a medium low high type. I will check tommorow

bananimal · 07-05-2012, 07:19 AM

I was so happy when I found an Ag supplier nearby. Twenty two bucks and change for 50 lbs as opposed to over $50 for 40 lbs at a retail nursery.

It's also good to supplement with Purdue chicken litter -- also known as Microstart 60. Two cups every 2 weeks on each mat. Great for everything else inground or potted. I also do a drench once in a while with a solution of Fish Emulsion, Kelp and Humic acid.

Dan

Julian · 07-05-2012, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunfish

Did I over fertilize?

I have these same black spots on my tc's. Where you able to fix it Sunfish?

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Dproc22 Location: Manitoba Zone: 2b Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 11 BananaBucks : 6,832 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 28 Times Was Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 5 Times	Re: Did I over fertilize Ok I will find some of that type of fertilizer or something similar. I shouldn't have a problem finding an ag supplier after all I live on a farm. Who knows maybe the fertilizer we use on our fields is a medium low high type. I will check tommorow __________________ Winnipegs Weather Last edited by Dproc22 : 07-04-2012 at 11:57 PM.

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bananimal Member bananimal's Photo Gallery Location: Port St Lucie, Fla Find me on the map! Zone: 10a Name: Dan Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,510 BananaBucks : 525,374 Feedback: 12 / 100% Said "Thanks" 4,688 Times Was Thanked 4,975 Times in 1,507 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 191 Times	Re: Did I over fertilize I was so happy when I found an Ag supplier nearby. Twenty two bucks and change for 50 lbs as opposed to over $50 for 40 lbs at a retail nursery. It's also good to supplement with Purdue chicken litter -- also known as Microstart 60. Two cups every 2 weeks on each mat. Great for everything else inground or potted. I also do a drench once in a while with a solution of Fish Emulsion, Kelp and Humic acid. Dan

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