Have disagreement with my friend and maybe you can help me. He claims to have some 100 100 100 fertilizer, I haven't seen it. Claims to have used it all. There's no such thing is there?
The NPK numbers refer to what percent of each measure of fertilizer is Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium. The percents do not add up to 100% because fertilizers are mostly inactive ingredients to carry the NPK plus trace elements. It is mathematically impossible for NPK to add up to 300%. Perhaps your friend is confusing 10-10-10 or is thinking that his fertilizer provides 100% of what his plants need. There is no RDA, recommended daily allowance, for plants but he is thinking along similar lines, perhaps.
When should I use bone meal on my flower beds? In the fall or spring? After flowers stop blooming?
This would be best applied in spring, as when the plants go dormant, they are not taking up nutrients as well as they would during the active growing season. It is very important to note that you should test your soil prior to application to ensure that the pH is below 7, as bone meal will not work at higher soil pH. You can lower this, most effectively with iron sulfate.
Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htm
how often can I spray baking soda on balcony garden plants?
I would do this very sparingly, as sodium can be toxic to plants if used too often. Most of the time, neem oil is a better choice as this can solve many issues that sodium bicarbonate can be used for.
Here are two articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/baking-soda-on-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
how long can fish emulsion be stored and still have effectiveness?
Homemade fish emulsion can keep for about a year after it's fully fermented. Commercial products might have different shelf lives, which will probably be listed on the package.
Hi, my name is J.D. I have a small organic garden supply store in Texas. I am currently making a couple different kinds fertilizer I.e. Rabbit tea, lactobacillus serum. I am trying to come up with an organic additive to use that is high in potassium for flowering season. Is there an effective way to use bananas as an additive? Or do you have any other tips? Thanks!
You can, likely, source bone meal and kelp meal. Kelp meal will give you an organic source of potassium, while Bone meal will give you an organic source of phosphorus. These two should be used together, as they will both contribute to the flowering season. It would be best to supply these together.
Which plants benefit fr coffee grounds?
Coffee grounds, contrary to popular believe, do not acidify plants or provide any special nutrients. It is best to add coffee grounds to your compost and use them this way. If you are trying to acidify your soil, there are products on the market that will give you better, and more consistent results. If you have leftover brewed coffee, you can water your plants with it (houseplants too) and this will add a touch of acidity. I would start with a soil test so you know what your soil pH is and if there are any nutritional deficiencies. A top-dressing of 2-3 inches of compost is often all that is needed for perennials and shrubs, roses being an exception. Look up [your state] Extension Service for soil test information.
can black tea help grow plants?
To some degree, yes. I would dilute it down just a little before doing this. Tea is a good source of nitrogen, which is good for leaf growth, but it does seem to lack some nutrition for bloom growth.