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When did the typical recommendation of 3-1-3 change to 4-1-6?
"palm enthusiasts may wish to purchase palm special, 8-2-12" Article: http://www.fairchildgarden.org/livingcollections/gardeningandhorticulture/fertilization/ publication not dated.
...and I bought so much palm special fert...12-4-12+TE 😥
Barb
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If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
Posted : 16/12/2010 12:29 am
Fairchild's recommendation is for growing in their type soil, which is sand. 3-1-3 ratio fertilizer is fine for potted palms and for growing in most clay soils.
Posted : 16/12/2010 3:37 am
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Whew! thanks Stevea07
I did know that Florida is mostly sand, which is a problem with leaching of Potassium thought to be one reason for LY.
...will put away the box of 0-0-44. :salute:
Barb
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If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
Posted : 16/12/2010 2:12 pm
