[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by big guy

The use of epsom salts is not recommended by University of Florida research. It can cause too much magnesium in the soil. Best to use a complete fertilizer such as Lesco 8-2-12 +4 or Palm Gain 8-2-12- +4.

You are correct.
It's all dependent upon exactly what fertilizers you do use.
Too much is as destructive as not enough.

[Paperboy]

Master gardners RECOMMEND using Lesco 8-2-12 ---it is a slow release fertilizer & pricy @ $50.00 per bag BUT is worth it.
NEVER use epsom salt.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Paperboy

Master gardners RECOMMEND using Lesco 8-2-12 ---it is a slow release fertilizer & pricy @ $50.00 per bag BUT is worth it.
NEVER use epsom salt.

You are absolutely correct. By the way, John Deere is now SiteOne. They are at the corner of Griffin Road and Thomas Avenue. I was just there earlier buying another bag of Lesco. In fact, the price has dropped $6.00 from two weeks ago.

[Ozzello]

The most important item that can when lacking will cause yellowing... is water.

2nd most important.. is pH. Average in TV is 7.2 and will cause a deficiency in nutrient uptake, even if you are fertilizing.. the palms cannot use the fertilizer if the pH is too far from the target for the species you have.