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Old 05-18-2011, 03:55 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Default Re: Banana fertilizing

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Originally Posted by Dreaminofthetropics View Post
How much of the grow more banana fuel would you use per banana and how often? Also I notice this is lacking in potassium ...
It is 30% potash equivalent, or roughly 25% elemental potassium. Of course, it is not in the elemental form which can start a fire on exposure to air at room temperature!

If you are in a subtropical zone, 20-5-30 (or similar ratios such as 8-2-12) with minor- and micro-nutrients is ideal. If you are in tropical or near tropical zones with abundant nitrogen in the environment, then 15-10-30 is a better choice.


BANANA FUEL DOSAGES DURING ACTIVE GROWTH SEASONS:
Very Young Plants, TC's: 1/4 teaspoon per gallon of water every watering.
Young Plant in 2 gallon pot: 2 tablespoons per month.
Plant (not juvenile) in 10 to 20 gallon pot: 1/4 cup per month.
Plant in ground with significant root space: 3/4 cup per month.
Hydroponics @ 150 ppm K: 1 Tbs per 6.5 gallons of water.
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