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Old 08-22-2017, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by biker1 View Post
I use Lesco 8-2-12-4 fertilizer 3-4 times per year on my palms (not in the cold season). The "4" is the magnesium. 1/2 to 1 pound per inch of trunk diameter spread evenly out to the drip line. You won't need anything else.
Excellent choice. The University of Florida recommends 8-2-12 fertilizer for palm trees.

Decades ago I had an arborist tell me that Epson Salt would accomplish the same end, at a greatly reduced price, so I took that route.
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