Help about fertilizing plants

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muhammadimran7
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Help about fertilizing plants

Post by muhammadimran7 »

I need information about fertilizing the following plants for better results.

- Petunia
- Pansy
- Ranunculus
- Zinnia
- Vinca
- Cosmos
- Portolaca

The questions are:
- What type of fertilizer is required by the above listed plant at different stages (DAP, foliar spray etc.) and after how much time
- Quantity of fertilizer
- Applying procedure
- Brand name of fertilizer
- Any other suggestion
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Re: Help about fertilizing plants

Post by Hamad Ahmed Kisana »

this topic is discussed earlier many times and briefly...please go through fertilizer section.
http://www.gardeningpakistan.com/viewforum.php?f=59
http://www.gardeningpakistan.com/viewto ... =59&t=2702
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Re: Help about fertilizing plants

Post by salim tanveer »

Dear Sir,
I want to know that which are the perfect growing months for cactus and succulents?
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Re: Help about fertilizing plants

Post by Tahir Khan »

Cacti and succulent start to grow in March till September, some succulents like Haworthia, Senecio and few others grow in winter. When growth starts feed them with very low doses of DAP and high potassium fertilizers. Avoid Nitrogen heavy fertilizers as they can kill the plants.
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