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What should be the quantity of growmore 20 20 20 when dissolving in water as a) plant feed and next when b) spraying. Thanks
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Dr Babar Matin wrote:What should be the quantity of growmore 20 20 20 when dissolving in water as a) plant feed and next when b) spraying. Thanks
Dr sb 1 leveled tablespoon in 10 liters of water when watering the plants, for spraying reduce to 1 leveled teaspoon per 8 liters of water... but remember when using chemical ferts lesser is better
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But i m using 1 table spoon in litres.And it is not giving any harm to my plants.Should i reduce it.I m applying it on weekly basis.
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farah fayyaz wrote:But i m using 1 table spoon in litres.
1 tablespoon in how many liters?
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mera gerbera achi tara grow nahi ker raha.us kay lia kon se fertilizer sahi rahay gi
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Sorry, i didn't read my post carefully.I wanted to say i put 1tbsp in 5 litres.
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Tahir Khan wrote:
Dr Babar Matin wrote:What should be the quantity of growmore 20 20 20 when dissolving in water as a) plant feed and next when b) spraying. Thanks
Dr sb 1 leveled tablespoon in 10 liters of water when watering the plants, for spraying reduce to 1 leveled teaspoon per 8 liters of water... but remember when using chemical ferts lesser is better
Tahir sb, could you please explain:
.. When should each method be used ?
.. Which is preferable ?
.. Recommended frequency of its application ?
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hassan167 wrote:mera gerbera achi tara grow nahi ker raha.us kay lia kon se fertilizer sahi rahay gi
what happened to your gerbera?? if they have yellow distorted foliage use ferrous sulfate to correct the problem... Post a pic if possible for a better analysis.
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farah fayyaz wrote:Sorry, i didn't read my post carefully.I wanted to say i put 1tbsp in 5 litres.
1 teaspoon is just about enough in 5 liters, don't overdo chemical ferts they can be fatal to plants if not used properly.
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munir wrote:
Tahir Khan wrote:
Dr Babar Matin wrote:What should be the quantity of growmore 20 20 20 when dissolving in water as a) plant feed and next when b) spraying. Thanks
Dr sb 1 leveled tablespoon in 10 liters of water when watering the plants, for spraying reduce to 1 leveled teaspoon per 8 liters of water... but remember when using chemical ferts lesser is better
Tahir sb, could you please explain:
.. When should each method be used ?
Sir the spraying method is effective if the plants are not under burning sun and in winters because the heat can burn the chemicals on the leaves and discolour or even kill the plant, in summer fertilizing with watering can is advised to minimize the damage.
.. Which is preferable ?
In my limited experience i have got better results by direct feeding with a watering can, i avoid spraying as it can temporarily or permanently discolour or burn the plant foliage
.. Recommended frequency of its application ?
For small seedlings it is not recommended that you use 20.20.20 formulation but you can add a small pinch of nitrogen ammonia granules in 1-2 liters and water them with that, for larger annuals use 20.20.20. after transplanting the seedlings every 20 days the above dosage and stop this when plants begin to flower, during flowering switch to high potash feed to maximize flowering potential but this can be a disastor if the quantities are not measured so if you feel the risk go with 20.20.20, for perennials fertilize during growing season only .
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