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Fertilizers
All trees including Queen Palms need basic nutrients to thrive. Nitrogen (N) Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) are needed in varying amounts by al trees. Moon Valley Nursery's "Moon Dust" all purpose tree fertilizer is great for all trees, including palms, for providing ideal levels of basic nutrients (N, P, K).
Queen Palms and other soft frond palms like Pygmy Date and Pineapple Palms require a few more micro-nutrients such as manganese, Magnesium and Copper, for optimum health. This is why we've developed Moon Valley Nurseries 8-0-8 Palm Supplement.
Moon Valley Nurseries 8-0-8 Palm Supplement provides an ideal level of micro nutrients for growing palms in desert soil. This is a supplement designed to use in conjunction with regular applications of Moon Dust all purpose tree fertilizer. 8-0-8 palm Supplement only needs to be applied 3 times per year.
Both Moon Dust and 8-0-8 Palm Supplement are easy to apply, granular fertilizers, which are the most effective type. Granular fertilizers should be applied by spreading evenly across the surface of the entire root area. (see diagram at top) It is always best to thoroughly water immediately after fertilizing. (Caution: fertilizers can sometimes stain porous material such as concrete, so use care when applying.)
How much Moon Dust and 8-0-8 Palm supplement to use, will depend on the size of the tree being fertilized. Both products feature simple, easy to follow instructions right on the bag.
Queen Palms should be fertilized monthly, during the growing months of March through October. Here's a recommended guide for when to apply Moon Dust and 8-0-8 Palm Supplement:
January - None
February - None
March - Moon Dust and 8-0-8 Palm Supplement
April - Moon Dust
May - Moon Dust
June - Moon Dust
July - Moon Dust
August - Moon Dust and 8-0-8 Palm Supplement
September - Moon Dust
October - Moon Dust and 8-0-8 Palm Supplement
November - None
December - None
Moon Dust Tree & Shrub Fertilizer
A Moon Valley Nurseries Brand Product:
Designed as an all purpose tree and shrub fertilizer, Moon Dust is safe to use on all trees, shrubs, vines and ground cover plants commonly grown in The Desert Southwest.
Moon Juice
A Moon Valley Nurseries Brand Product:
Transplant Enhancer & Root Stimulator, Desert Blend / Micro-nutrient Enriched, Reduces Transplant Shock!
Moon Royale
A Moon Valley Nurseries Brand Product:
Having the right blend of nutrients available is key to growing healthy, rich, dark green grass here in the desert. Moon Royale's 3.2 to 1 to 2.2 ratio of Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous(P) and Potassium (K) added with Iron (Fe) and Sulfur (S) is the perfect mix.
Palm Supplement
A Moon Valley Nurseries Brand Product:
Palm trees are some of the most unique and beautiful trees that can be grown in the low deserts of Arizona. As with all trees, palms require some basic nutrients that are provided by our Moon Dust all purpose tree and shrub fertilizer.
Planting Mulch
Custom Blended for Desert Soils! For Use in All Planting Applications:
- Use when Planting Trees & Shrubs
- Great for Vegetable Gardens
- Top Dress for Grass Seed
Premium Rye Grass
A Moon Valley Nurseries Brand Product:
Available beginning Mid September for Planting Season.
Soil and Water Conditioner
A Moon Valley Nurseries Brand Product:
Here in the desert, both our soil and water aren't the best for growing most plants and trees. The soil in many places is very tight and high in salt content.
Feed your trees and plants
After watering, providing your trees and plants with proper nutrients is crucial to maintaning optimum health.
Our fertilizers are designed for growing in the tough southwestern climate.
