Re: Which fertilizer is best for bananas?
 

That’s a lot of stuff to mix. Is it cheaper that way?

Re: Which fertilizer is best for bananas?
 

I don't mix the fertilizers. I measure out and apply the urea to all the plants and then do the same thing with the MOP/SOP. I only apply the SA Minors in the beginning of the season. Then water everything in with the hose. I apply once per month. Nothing cheaper than Urea and MOP unless you have access to free cow manure or something. I prefer SOP to MOP but it can be a bit pricey and is hard to find some years locally.

Re: Which fertilizer is best for bananas?
 

Ok, got it. Where do you usually find it?

Re: Which fertilizer is best for bananas?
 

My best local supply store is Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply. They have one near you in Friendswood. Some years I have had to order the SOP from an Internet supplier.

Re: Which fertilizer is best for bananas?
 

I get my Urea and MOP from Site One Landscape Supply. They have branches all over the US.

Re: Which fertilizer is best for bananas?
 

One last question. If you fertilize with liquid or dry pellets for that matter…how big of a ring do you lay down? Last time I fertilized with liquid, I did a 6-12” ring around the base. I’m thinking maybe that’s why I had issues.

Re: Which fertilizer is best for bananas?
 

My banana plants are approximately 5' apart so I spread in a circle from the pstem to 2.5' which is the midpoint betweeen the plants. I don't pile it right around the pstem but spread it out. I might get a little near the pstem but I don't worry about it if it happens.

Re: Which fertilizer is best for bananas?
 

Ok, I will try that tomorrow. I need to install some edge guard around the plants. The St. Augustine keeps coming into the mulch. Today I took the weed eater and made a 6” ring around the plants.


I saw some edge guard that uses spikes and there’s no digging required. I might try that. Not sure how effective that will be.

Anybody use this? Go to 3:40:

https://youtu.be/0ap5QN_OBR4

Re: Which fertilizer is best for bananas?
 

!9-19 19.....is on sale ......best for bananas in my zone.
However....fertilizers that are best for bananas vary by zone.
Growers in your area use triple 15 on up.
Have fun choosing