"6-2-4" on a biological fertilizer refers to its N-P-K ratio—the percentage by weight of the three primary nutrients:
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6% Nitrogen (N) – promotes leafy green growth.
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2% Phosphorus (P) – supports root development and flowering.
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4% Potassium (K) – improves overall plant health and disease resistance.
"Emana" likely refers to a brand name or product line of organic or bio-based fertilizer. Biological fertilizers like this often contain:
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Organic matter (e.g., compost, manure)
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Beneficial microbes (e.g., mycorrhizae, rhizobacteria)
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Slow-release nutrients for long-term soil health
If you're using it on vegetables, lawns, or flowering plants, it's a balanced blend for moderate feeding with a focus on foliage and resilience.
For plums, figs, and banana trees, a 6-2-4 biological fertilizer can be a solid, general-purpose choice, especially for:
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Banana trees, which are heavy feeders and benefit from high nitrogen for leaf growth and potassium for fruit production.
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Figs, which prefer balanced but slightly lower-nitrogen feeds once established.
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Plums, which benefit from moderate nitrogen early in the season and good potassium for fruit development.
Evaluation of 6-2-4 for each:
Tree | Nitrogen Needs | Phosphorus Needs | Potassium Needs | 6-2-4 Suitability |
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Plum | Medium | Medium | High | Good |
Fig | Low-Medium | Low | Medium-High | Good (apply less) |
Banana | High | Medium | High | Good, but may need extra potassium later |
Tips:
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Apply in early spring and mid-summer.
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For figs, avoid over-fertilizing; too much nitrogen can reduce fruiting.
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Consider supplementing bananas with extra potassium (like wood ash or a 0-0-50 sulfate of potash) during fruiting stages.
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