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Old 06-11-2010, 10:36 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Default Re: Fertilizer Question

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Originally Posted by bananarama2 View Post
I had wondered about fertilizing bananas myself, and there still seems to be no consensus on the issue here yet.
The consensus may be found in research reports from leading agricultural universities, or viewed under "Specific Needs Of Bananas" here: Info:Fertilizer - Bananas Wiki

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... given that bananas in their natural habitat tend to grow on heavily leached soils ...
Bananas grow "naturally" in many environments. A more important focus is the most effective balance and biological capacity for nutrients to produce a healthy plant and worthwhile crop.
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