MarcusH Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 With so many fertilizer brands on the market it's not easy to pick the right one. For now I'm using a Big Box Store brand ( Miracle-Gro) . What brand is the Mercedes under all fertilizer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve617 Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 I vote Palm Gain 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusH Posted May 11 Author Report Share Posted May 11 I'll give it a try next time I have to purchase new fertilizer . Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVEinMB Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 On 5/9/2023 at 11:03 AM, MarcusH said: With so many fertilizer brands on the market it's not easy to pick the right one. For now I'm using a Big Box Store brand ( Miracle-Gro) . What brand is the Mercedes under all fertilizer? I've had great results with Pennington Palm and Hibiscus (9-4-9) but I think it's been discontinued. Been having a hard time finding it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusH Posted May 11 Author Report Share Posted May 11 4 hours ago, DAVEinMB said: I've had great results with Pennington Palm and Hibiscus (9-4-9) but I think it's been discontinued. Been having a hard time finding it What are you using now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVEinMB Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 1 hour ago, MarcusH said: What are you using now ? Still on the search unfortunately 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted May 12 Report Share Posted May 12 I found great prices on the website below for palm fertilizers with the 8-2-12 formula. https://www.seedworldusa.com/products/bgi-palmgain-8-2-12-palm-plant-food-fertilizer-10-lbs https://www.seedworldusa.com/products/lesco-palm-and-ornamental-8-2-12-fertilizer-50-lbs https://www.seedworldusa.com/products/growers-palm-and-ornamental-8-2-12-fertilizer-50-lbs?variant=21336481412 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve in Florida Posted May 13 Report Share Posted May 13 (edited) For controlled release, the best is Florikan. Edited May 13 by Steve in Florida 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted May 13 Report Share Posted May 13 This is what I use: https://bigearthsupply.com/product/fertilizer-flo-8-2-12-palm-citrus-6mo-50lb-40/ 1 Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 Milesfrom Gulf of Mexico Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 I like this brand. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Sunniland-40-lb-Tree-Food/3083511 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlyn Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 Lesco has two possible fertilizers, 510268 (8-2-12 50lb for $57.91) and 511414 (13-3-13 50lb for $30.29). These are from Site One landscaping. I found the label for 510268 and it looks pretty good: TOTAL NITROGEN (N)*.......................................................8.00% 0.79% Ammoniacal Nitrogen 7.21% Urea Nitrogen AVAILABLE PHOSPHATE (P2O5**.......................................2.00% SOLUBLE POTASH (K2O)***..............................................12.00% MAGNESIUM (Mg) ...............................................................4.00% 3.06% Water Soluble Magnesium (Mg) SULFUR (S) ..........................................................................9.26% 9.26% Combined Sulfur (S) BORON (B)..................................................................... 0.15% 0.15% Water Soluble Boron COPPER (Cu) ............................................................. .......0.05% 0.05% Water Soluble Copper (Cu) IRON (Fe) .............................................................................0.15% 0.15% Chelated Iron (Fe) MANGANESE (Mn) ..............................................................2.00% 2.00% Water Soluble Manganese (Mn) ZINC (Zn) ........................................................... ..................0.15% 0.15% Water Soluble Zinc (Zn) This is all polymer coated for slow release, and about half the price of PalmGain. I haven't found a label for the cheaper 511414 yet... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean.N.GulfBreeze Posted May 19 Report Share Posted May 19 I used to use Palm Gain, but I've recently switched to the cheap Sunniland fertilizer from Lowes, and supplement with liquid micronutrients. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester B Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 I use Palmgain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ltapia Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 On 5/19/2023 at 1:49 PM, Sean.N.GulfBreeze said: I used to use Palm Gain, but I've recently switched to the cheap Sunniland fertilizer from Lowes, and supplement with liquid micronutrients. Why the switch I have both of those ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusH Posted May 23 Author Report Share Posted May 23 With so many different varieties of fertilizer I guess it comes down to the right ratio in the area where the palm is planted. Ph level , soil type ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanK Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 (edited) On 5/23/2023 at 3:27 PM, MarcusH said: With so many different varieties of fertilizer I guess it comes down to the right ratio in the area where the palm is planted. pH level , soil type etc. Merlyn's suggestion looks good. Micros as well if you're in sandy soil. Edited May 25 by SeanK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banana Belt Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 (edited) Bear Trub or Wine Lees, the Beer and Wine is for me. Edited May 26 by Banana Belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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