Fertilizer Application Method
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Fertilizer Application Method
Hey members !!!
AOA!!!
i just bought some kinda fertilizer. The guy said it was NPK. Now i bought it, but how to use it for container plants?
i thought it would be water soluble but its not. Its blueish green Granules? how to you use it? Do you mix it in the soil and hoe?
what quantity do you use? NEED HELP !!!
AOA!!!
i just bought some kinda fertilizer. The guy said it was NPK. Now i bought it, but how to use it for container plants?
i thought it would be water soluble but its not. Its blueish green Granules? how to you use it? Do you mix it in the soil and hoe?
what quantity do you use? NEED HELP !!!
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Re: Fertilizer Application Method
One table spoon in 5 litres of water. Just spray it.
This is the quantity i was told by awan seed store.
This is the quantity i was told by awan seed store.
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Re: Fertilizer Application Method
Or put 1 teaspoon of this fertilizer 2 inches away from the plant stem in all directions (circular) and apply water immediately.
But i would suggest avoid applying an fertilizer at this stage which may stress your plants as the weather is becoming hotter and hotter. The only exception would be amaryllis which should be fertilized after flowering.
But i would suggest avoid applying an fertilizer at this stage which may stress your plants as the weather is becoming hotter and hotter. The only exception would be amaryllis which should be fertilized after flowering.
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Re: Fertilizer Application Method
i thought it would be water soluble but its not.farah fayyaz wrote:One table spoon in 5 litres of water. Just spray it.
This is the quantity i was told by awan seed store.
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Re: Fertilizer Application Method
Forgot to add in my text that also hoe it gently after sprinkling and then water.
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Re: Fertilizer Application Method
Also, water you soil thoroughly before and after adding the fertility.
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Re: Fertilizer Application Method
go back to the seller and get details of the NPK ratio.micronutrients, presence of chelated elements, water solubilty and recommended dosage,manufacturer etc Don't buy blindly otherwise the seller will take you for a ride
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Re: Fertilizer Application Method
No need to water before putting the fertlizer granules. It is sufficient that watering should be done after putting the granules.by hnasir » May 11th, 2015, 1:39 pm
Also, water you soil thoroughly before and after adding the fertility.
hnasir, What is the rationale for watering before putting the granules?
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Re: Fertilizer Application Method
Soil shouldn't be watered before application as it will make the soil muddy and will solve no purpose IMHO
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Re: Fertilizer Application Method
I agree with you KBW Sahib.