Is bone meal good for Cannas

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#1 Comment By MichiganDot On 03/29/2020 @ 1:39 pm

Bone meal has been recommended for bulbs for decades. However, whether this is, in truth, a good idea depends on where you live. Most Midwest soils are already high in phosphorus, bone meal's main nutrient. Adding more on a regular basis may worsen plants' performance. Only a soil test can tell if phosphorus is a good amendment for your garden.
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#2 Comment By GKH_Susan On 03/30/2020 @ 3:31 pm

Bone meal has been recommended for bulbs for decades. However, whether it's a good idea depends on where you live. Some soils are already high in phosphorus, bone meal's main nutrient. Adding more on a regular basis may worsen plants' performance. Only a soil test can tell if phosphorus is a good amendment for your garden. Cannas do need regular feeding, and a fertilizer higher in phosphorous is recommended.

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