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Old 05-17-2021, 02:06 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Default Re: What Soil and Fertilizer is best for planting Bananas?

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Originally Posted by edwmax View Post
Commercial potting mix mixed 50/50 with perlite works great for container growing of bananas. .... In ground, don't worry about it the soil unless it is all clay. Bananas will adapt to most any soil except mud. For growing bananas on clay you need a raised bed to allow water to drain away.

Bananas are shallow rooted and the corn top should be at ground level.
I was reading about the perlite last night. Now I know why most pot plants come with it on the soil.

Surprisingly my dirt seems really good here. Was kinda shocked when I dug into the ground back there.
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