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Old 05-18-2021, 10:52 AM   #10 (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 think I have clay. I actually potted mine in a raised bed (slightly raised). It's doing really well except for one thing. It seems to want to lean and I keep having to use bungee cords to straighten it out again. I'm afraid it will just fall over one day if there is a strong wind. I am worried that the potting mix is not heavy enough so I actually added more dirt for weight. (actually it was manure, but still adds weight)

Is my concern about toppling legitimate?
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