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Old 12-27-2007, 07:20 PM   #27 (permalink)
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Default Re: what are you using for potting soil?

Pro-mix with med. size pine bark.

Like others have mentioned, Miracle Gro is both poorly drained and aerated. Banana roots don't do well in it (too much watering will rot the roots).

Osmocote Plus is a good fertilizer for potted bananas.
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