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Best Quality Fertilizer for Palms

MarcusH
MarcusH
in COLD HARDY PALMS

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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 vote Palm Gain

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    I'll give it a try next time I have to purchase  new fertilizer . Thank you.  

    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

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    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 ?

    1 hour ago, MarcusH said:

    What are you using now ?

    Still on the search unfortunately

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    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

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    For controlled release, the best is Florikan.

    Edited by Steve in Florida

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    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...

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    I used to use Palm Gain, but I've recently switched to the cheap Sunniland fertilizer from Lowes, and supplement with liquid micronutrients.  

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    I use Palmgain. 

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    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 ?

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    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.  

    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 by SeanK

    Bear Trub or Wine Lees, the Beer and Wine is for me.

     

    Edited by Banana Belt

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