Best way to plant bananas? - Tiki Carving

MO Mr. Ooga Member Deep'n th'Swaumps o' LooWEEzi-ana Joined: Feb 14, 2004 Posts: 7	MO Mr. Ooga Posted posted on Thu, Feb 19, 2004 8:25 PM 'bout peat moss... For many years, gardeners worked peat moss into their gardens to fill this requirement, usually to supplement compost, which is more dear than gold to gardeners. Recently, though, soils experts have advised against using peat moss in heavy soil, especially clay, because if the peat dries out it will not absorb water readily. http://www.growise.com/Articles/sprhtm/bestsoilamendments.htm Confused enuf yet? actually, I think the best idea is to talk with yer local nursery-folk - maybe that's where you're getting your bananas anyway?

'bout peat moss...

For many years, gardeners worked peat moss into their gardens to fill this requirement, usually to supplement compost, which is more dear than gold to gardeners. Recently, though, soils experts have advised against using peat moss in heavy soil, especially clay, because if the peat dries out it will not absorb water readily.

http://www.growise.com/Articles/sprhtm/bestsoilamendments.htm

Confused enuf yet? actually, I think the best idea is to talk with yer local nursery-folk - maybe that's where you're getting your bananas anyway?

Post #76964 by Mr. Ooga on Thu, Feb 19, 2004 8:25 PM