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sandy0225 · 11-01-2010, 06:37 AM

I don't know about this study... I would have liked to see what a controls with just all three kinds of mycrorrhize without the nematodes added too--would have done. The final analysis of the plants in table 4 on page 74 (6/8 on the link) of the study shows that the kind of mycrorrhize commonly used in potting soil caused the highest analysis of nutrient content in the tissue after being planted in nematode infested soil for 8-10 months.
Since most of us don't have nematodes, this study doesn't help a whole lot that I can see.

I kind of doubt that your potting soil is causing your plants to grow slow. I know mine used to grow a lot slower three years ago when I started growing them than they do now...lol...
and I was using the same potting soil. Experience sure does help.

11-01-2010, 06:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
sandy0225 Northern Tropics sandy0225's Photo Gallery Location: Muncie, Indiana zone 5 Find me on the map! Zone: zone 5 Name: Sandy Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,718 BananaBucks : 365,196 Feedback: 31 / 97% Said "Thanks" 38 Times Was Thanked 1,801 Times in 682 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 9 Times	Re: Mycorrhizae making my bananas grow slower I don't know about this study... I would have liked to see what a controls with just all three kinds of mycrorrhize without the nematodes added too--would have done. The final analysis of the plants in table 4 on page 74 (6/8 on the link) of the study shows that the kind of mycrorrhize commonly used in potting soil caused the highest analysis of nutrient content in the tissue after being planted in nematode infested soil for 8-10 months. Since most of us don't have nematodes, this study doesn't help a whole lot that I can see. I kind of doubt that your potting soil is causing your plants to grow slow. I know mine used to grow a lot slower three years ago when I started growing them than they do now...lol... and I was using the same potting soil. Experience sure does help. __________________ Sandy Burrell Northern Tropics Greenhouse 1501 East Fuson Road Muncie, IN 47302 www.northerntropics.com specializing in bananas, heirloom tomatoes and water gardening plants~ check out our new online store at our website!