Palm Fertilizer

[jayerose]

According to directions:

Application Rates: Harrell’s should be applied to all palms every two months, excluding, June 1 through September 30.

My question is I thought that fertilizer should be applied during March, June and September.

thank you.

[vintageogauge]

According to directions:

Application Rates: Harrell’s should be applied to all palms every two months, excluding, June 1 through September 30.

My question is I thought that fertilizer should be applied during March, June and September.

thank you.

I use only Lesco granular March, June, and September, keep it 18" away from the trunk, apply a heavy layer from there out. Fill in the 18" area in March with Black Cow covered with bark chips for extra potassium, have pruned late Feb., or early March, don't cut off the yellow fronds until they turn brown. Mine have been in our landscape for 6 years now and they are always beautiful. Also be careful not to over water them.

[JohnN]

I use only Lesco granular March, June, and September, keep it 18" away from the trunk, apply a heavy layer from there out. Fill in the 18" area in March with Black Cow covered with bark chips for extra potassium, have pruned late Feb., or early March, don't cut off the yellow fronds until they turn brown. Mine have been in our landscape for 6 years now and they are always beautiful. Also be careful not to over water them.

Another vote for Lesco, 3 times a year as noted above.

[Bunny1]

Where can you purchase Lesco fertilizer? Have not seen that brand at Lowes.

[Happydaz]

Where can you purchase Lesco fertilizer? Have not seen that brand at Lowes.

You can purchase Lesco 8-2-12-4 fertilizer at Site One in Leesburg or on the internet at Fertilizer Direct. (A local company)

[Hape2Bhr]

You can purchase Lesco 8-2-12-4 fertilizer at Site One in Leesburg or on the internet at Fertilizer Direct. (A local company)

I purchased a bag at KB Landscape Supply on Rt 462.

[JohnN]

Where can you purchase Lesco fertilizer? Have not seen that brand at Lowes.

Home Depot has Lesco and is somewhat cheaper than others

[Rzepecki]

Home Depot has Lesco and is somewhat cheaper than others

But it’s not the correct formulation of 8-2-12+4.

[Peazoup]

My mule palm trees need help. Does anyone know of a company who specializes in the care of palms? TIA

[yporter]

According to directions:

Application Rates: Harrell’s should be applied to all palms every two months, excluding, June 1 through September 30.

My question is I thought that fertilizer should be applied during March, June and September.

thank you.

I did a lot of online research, and the experts that weren't trying to sell me something (AG departments at FL universities, etc) all recommended specific trace nutrients that aren't in a lot of the palm food at garden centers and big box stores. Lesco is slow release, so it doesn't leach through the sandy soil as fast (which is why the other brands have to be reapplied so often).

[Bogie Shooter]

My mule palm trees need help. Does anyone know of a company who specializes in the care of palms? TIA

Check with the Sumter County Master Gardeners, they may be able to help with a DYI program.

[DonnaNi4os]

I use Jobes spikes for palms 3 times a year. They are doing great after six years

[Carlsondm]

My mule palm trees need help. Does anyone know of a company who specializes in the care of palms? TIA
Contact the palm tree experts at UF or a good arborist. They may have suggestions.

[Happydaz]

Home Depot has Lesco and is somewhat cheaper than others

Lesco makes many types of fertilizer. Lesco 8-2-12-(4 ) is the one developed for palm trees in our area and soil types. I have seen Lesco fertilizers at Home Depot and they were a different analysis of ingredients. The palm fertilizer, 8-2-12-Lesco has long acting forms of ingredients and it has the appropriate amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, boron, etc. Having the name Lesco on the bag is not enough. You need to make sure it says 8-2-12 (has 4% magnesium) The new bag says on the label “Lesco 8-2-12 Opti. Lesco Palm and Tropical Ornamental Fertilizer, This product Contains 100% Poly Plus.”

[jayerose]

Thank you everyone!!

[JohnN]

Lesco makes many types of fertilizer. Lesco 8-2-12-(4 ) is the one developed for palm trees in our area and soil types. I have seen Lesco fertilizers at Home Depot and they were a different analysis of ingredients. The palm fertilizer, 8-2-12-Lesco has long acting forms of ingredients and it has the appropriate amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, boron, etc. Having the name Lesco on the bag is not enough. You need to make sure it says 8-2-12 (has 4% magnesium) The new bag says on the label “Lesco 8-2-12 Opti. Lesco Palm and Tropical Ornamental Fertilizer, This product Contains 100% Poly Plus.”

Well, that's great, pay more and feel good for the 8-2-12. I have 6 big palms, tons of smaller (ie: European, Sugar, etc) and do the work myself. They all have done great for 10+ years now

Below a palm tree nursery says 13-3-13 (-4 magnesium) is a fine ratio, which is what Home Depot sells in the Lesco

Palm Tree Care, Fertilizing Palm Trees (https://www.junglemusic.net/palmadvice/palms-fertilizing-palms.htm)

https://www.homedepot.com/p/LESCO-50-lb-Landscape-and-Ornamental-Fertilizer-13-3-13-082962/100133143

[Happydaz]

Well, that's great, pay more and feel good for the 8-2-12. I have 6 big palms, tons of smaller (ie: European, Sugar, etc) and do the work myself. They all have done great for 10+ years now

Below a palm tree nursery says 13-3-13 (-4 magnesium) is a fine ratio, which is what Home Depot sells in the Lesco

Palm Tree Care, Fertilizing Palm Trees (https://www.junglemusic.net/palmadvice/palms-fertilizing-palms.htm)

https://www.homedepot.com/p/LESCO-50-lb-Landscape-and-Ornamental-Fertilizer-13-3-13-082962/100133143

You can use all kinds of fertilizers for your palm trees. People use Milorganite, Black Kow, epsom salts, etc. with varied results. If it works that is great. I was just going with the University of Florida recommendations that specify using long acting forms of ingredients, such as magnesium (in the form of Kieserite) and iron. (In the form of chelated iron) Lesco has a number of formulations and the prices differ. Longer acting ingredients cost more to produce. The reason to use long acting ingredients instead of water soluble formulations is because of the heavy rains we have here in Central Florida. What can happen is that you fertilize on June 1, it rains heavily for two days, and then all the magnesium and iron, etc. are washed away and the palm develops nutrient deficiencies. Use what you like though. If your palms look good keep doing what you do!

[Troopie]

My mule palm trees need help. Does anyone know of a company who specializes in the care of palms? TIA


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[HiHoSteveO]

Here's the link to "Fertillizer Direct"
They deliver the Lesco 8-2-12-4 to your door. No need to wrestle 50 lb bags to your car. $80.
I buy two bags at a time and have for several years.
Fertilizer Direct (http://fertilizerdirectfl.com/)

[Schmitth]

Be careful of Tree Frog. They are good, but very expensive for the services they provide.

[MrExcite721]

My mule palm trees need help. Does anyone know of a company who specializes in the care of palms? TIA

http://tiptoptreeexpertsllc.com/

[queenpalmgirl]

Fertilizer Direct is Great with delivery and our palms look Great!

[ronda]

Lesco makes many types of fertilizer. Lesco 8-2-12-(4 ) is the one developed for palm trees in our area and soil types. I have seen Lesco fertilizers at Home Depot and they were a different analysis of ingredients. The palm fertilizer, 8-2-12-Lesco has long acting forms of ingredients and it has the appropriate amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, boron, etc. Having the name Lesco on the bag is not enough. You need to make sure it says 8-2-12 (has 4% magnesium) The new bag says on the label “Lesco 8-2-8-2-12-12 Opti. Lesco Palm and Tropical Ornamental Fertilizer, This product Contains 100% Poly Plus.”

Home depot Lesco Palm Fertilizer is 13-3-13 https://www.homedepot.com/p/LESCO-50-lb-Landscape-and-Ornamental-Fertilizer-13-3-13-082962/100133143

Not the same a fertilizer direct formulation 8-2-12-4 Fertilizer Direct (http://fertilizerdirectfl.com/)