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Old 05-16-2011, 11:05 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Default Re: Banana fertilizing

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Where would you find these? [20-5-30. It is available from Grow More, Peters, and perhaps a few other brands.]
Google Shopping is one approach.

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Also, do you guys have any input on fertilizing organically?
We know from biological studies that fruiting Musa have the capacity for 1 net pound of Nitrogen and 1.5 net pounds of Potash per year, and the necessity for a wide range of minor- and micro-nutrients.

Fish Emulsion plus Sul-Po-Mag is one way to achieve the 2:3 ratio with natural ingredients. Both are widely available -- probably at a nursery in your area. For Fish Emulsion products that are 5% Nitrogen (e.g., 5-1-1) use 3/4 cup Sul-Po-Mag for every 3 cups Fish Emulsion. Consider this dosage a maximum per plant per month for non-juvenile plants (base diameter greater than 1 inch).

If you want to be "organic", then that is a whole other discussion: Organic.
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