which fertilizer is better?
 

24-8-16 or 18-18-21

Re: which fertilizer is better?
 

Depends on what your using it for :^)

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I like a good slow release 10-10-10. Manure is great as well.

here's the scoop on poop

Manure Matters: How Manures Measure Up

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i usually rely on black kow compost, home made compost and organic liquid fertilizers like fish emulsion however i purchased a huge bag of granular fertilizer during my visit to going-bananas. i only use it during our rainy season which is staring now. its Potash biased (the last number) so to answer your question both fertilizers being equal use the second one with the higher last number balance

Re: which fertilizer is better?
 

24-8-16 would be good for citrus. For my nanas I use 15-5-30 from Tropical Delights.

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Gotta a link or website?

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Jeff, it used to say "banana fuel" on the bag but it's same stuff made by Tropical Delights. I guess other ppl/places are calling their fert 'banana fuel' too. I've been getting it thru wellspring gardens. Good stuff & you don't need much.
Banana Fertilizer - 2 Lbs.

Re: which fertilizer is better?
 

Cheap 16-16-16, 15-15-15, 13-13-13 works perfectly well.

Re: which fertilizer is better?
 

all i have is 24-8-16 and 18-18-21 for bananas, which one has better effects???

Re: which fertilizer is better?
 

24-8-16 is a good ratio for Citrus and ornamental bananas. 18-18-21 is a common formula for fruiting vegetables - especially tomatoes and is an o.k. choice for fruiting bananas.

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If you live near the ocean you can collect seaweed, rinse it with fresh water and mound it around your plants. Seaweed is rich in minors and is an excellent fertilizer. The native americans also used to bury fish remains and let it compost into the soil.

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wow, thats really neat! ill try and go collect some lol

Re: which fertilizer is better?
 

there's plenty of kelp, irish moss, etc that wash up that's free. I'd suggest getting a couple 5 gallon pails with lids to keep the marine scent out of your car.

Re: which fertilizer is better?
 

Patty, Thats is what I used last year was wellsprings, It is good stuff. I didn't realize they changed the name. Thanks

Re: which fertilizer is better?
 

I use Gro-Well 28-8-18, and have had good success with it for my bananas and palms. Richard carries it at PlantsThatProduce.com.

Re: which fertilizer is better?
 

Of the two you listed, the 24-8-16 would be better--if you are using it on bananas. Bananas need N and K much more than P. Excess P can lock up minerals and often contributes to pollution in freshwater systems.

Re: which fertilizer is better?
 

I hear yah Howard... I got the banana fuels that start with 15 and 20 and the high potash. I think its 30. I used to buy fertilome with the high middle number for my roses. For what I buy 6 lbs of that stuff + tax locally I can get 25 from Richard and its like getting 18lbs free (more beer $$) & it pays for the shipping. I don't have to worry about running to the store anytime soon.. lol :^) My Roses have numerous blooms and look better than they ever have, so the wife's happy therefore I'm good to hook. :^)

Re: which fertilizer is better?
 

I get mine from Richard too!
Quick to order and he'll send a 25lb bag priority mail...took 4 days for it to arrive. Great prices too. 1 bag lasts me a year in zone 10.

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I have also been using the grow-more for bananas for about a year.

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The Tropical Delights Brand 15-5-30 "Banana Fuel" and the Grow More Brand 15-5-30 "Banana Fuel" are the same water-soluble fertilizer. As far as I can tell, the only difference is the price. It appears that the Tropical Delights Brand is simply the 25-lb bag Grow More 15-5-30 repacked in smaller bags.