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Originally Posted by ez
How do you know it's low on K (potassium) ?
If the plant doesn't receive enough water then adding more K won't fix the problem. If any of the elements you mention are in short supply adding K won't make a difference.
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Sorry not to have been clear, it is the rainy season, so lack of water is not an issue. 6" plus of rain in 24 hours is not unusual now. ( This is paradise?) When bananas are deficient in potassium there is a distinctive pattern of yellowing from the edges of the leaves towards the center rib. The Saba plants do not show any other signs of malnutrition. There is a thick layer of banana debris on the ground which is probably supplying the remaining necessary. The old, yellow patterned leaves greened up nicely after a sprinkling of K, and new leaves healthy. Only time will tell if adequate K will reduce plant stress in the dry season and result in softer bananas!