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Where to Buy Specialty Banana Fertilizer (0-0-28, 9-0-24)

Local Source: Lesco

Located in the industrial park off Enterprise Ave (off 776), ~¼ mile from US-41. Turn right on Enterprise, 200 yards on left—Quonset hut. They'll load your vehicle.

What to Ask For

0-0-28 (high potassium)
9-0-24 (banana-specific blend)

Staff know exactly what you need for banana production.

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