I used to use them, but went ALL ORGANIC eight and a half years ago, and I am NEVER going back to the synthetic chemicals. If possible, select a fertilizer that also has the key micronutrients of magnesium, manganese, and iron. The Miracle-Gro Palm Tree Food slowly releases nitrogen so plants will have a constant supply of nutrition without worries of overfeeding. For best resutls, work into top 1-3 inches of soil or mulch, then water to start the feeding process.

Wherever it is used, Miracle-Gro® Shake 'n Feed® Palm Plant Food will help provide a continuous release of plant food for up to 3 months! Carl Pool Palm Food 12-4-12 is one of the best fertilizers for palm trees because it’s versatile and long lasting.

Just try to maintain the N P K ratio of 2-1-3, so 8-4-12 is good, 6-3-9 maintains the same ratio, and so on. CAS Registry Numbers are assigned by the Chemical Abstracts Service, a division of the American Chemical Society. I also use Garden Safe Insecticidal Soap for Organic Gardening as an all natural organic pest control, and NEVER use any synthetic chemical herbicides like Round Up.

The three macronutrients plants need are nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P), and potassium (K), also known as NPK. To answer your question, NO I am not a Miracle Gro fan or fan of any other synthetic chemical fertilizer. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. If you use a slow-release fertiliser like this, you can top up with a high-nitrogen fertliliser in the spring as well. Fertilize container-grown palms every 2 months by adding 2 tablespoons of fertilizer for every 6 inches of pot diameter.The Miracle-Gro Palm Tree Food packs an NPK ratio of 8-4-8 and contains manganese, magnesium, and iron. Sprinkle by spreading enough to cover the area within the spread and drip line of the palm's branches. Using too much product or applying it too often can cause adverse effects such as burnt or yellowing fronds. MH gave me some advise on Liquid seaweed and that is what i am using at the moment in combination with miracle gro with very good results.

Chelated Palm Nutritional Spray Liquid Fertilizer Contains 4 nutrients for palms, including Manganese. The Miracle-Gro Garden Soil for cactus, palm, and citrus has a special formulation including bone meal and iron to help build stronger roots. This granular fertilizer is a slow-release formula, leaching nutrients into the soil for up to 4 months. Potted palms receive amounts based on container size, with doses ranging from a ½ teaspoon to ⅜ cup.Using a hand rake or a mini spread shovel, work the granules into the soil or mulch for about 1-3 inches deep. There are a few forms of palm tree fertilizer, with liquid, water-soluble, granular, and spike being the most common. bgoins12, I don't want to badmouth MG, but have heard time and time again that palms did better on, say, Peter's fertilizer, than MG.