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Univ of Florida - Palm Nutrition Guide

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September 15, 200718 yr

Great information, although mentions studies made in Florida soil, but might also be applied to other parts of the world.

http://flrec.ifas.ufl.edu/palm_prod/palm_nutrition.shtml

Jeffrey

Apollo Beach, FL

zone 9b/10a

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October 4, 200718 yr

Southeastern Florida has a variety of soils, including peat/muck, acidic sand, and nearly soil-freelimestone. Of course there's no volcanic soils.

The essential book "Ornamental Palm Horticulture" by Timothy K. Broschat and Alan W. Meerow comes from the Ft. Lauderdale center.

Fla. climate center: 100-119 days>85 F
USDA 1990 hardiness zone 9B
Current USDA hardiness zone 10a
4 km inland from Indian River; 27º N (equivalent to Brisbane)

Central Orlando's urban heat island may be warmer than us

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October 6, 200718 yr

Thanks for that link, there is some really useful information there. I particularly like the information on identifying and rectifying nutrient deficiencies.

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Corey Lucas-Divers

Dorset, UK

Ave Jul High 72F/22C (91F/33C Max)

Ave Jul Low 52F/11C (45F/7C Min)

Ave Jan High 46F/8C (59F/15C Max)

Ave Jan Low 34F/1C (21F/-6C Min)

Ave Rain 736mm pa