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- Q.Making Blood Meal - I need to know how to make blood meal at home because we slaughter hens and goats at home. Can ...
- Q.Can I Please Get Directions For Use For Blooms Plus Concentrate - I just moved and somehow lost the label and need to be sure I use the appropriate amount. Thank you in ...
- Q.Fertilizer Preference - Which fertilizer is most effective to feed in ground and potted flowers. My neighbors disagree on the kind mixed with ...
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December 8, 2011Q.how does milk affect plant growth
How does milk affect plant growth?
Answered by
Nikki on
December 9, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Adding a little milk will not do any harm. In fact, it may even help the plant grow faster, since it's a useful fertilizer. However, using too much milk is not a good idea since the bacteria in it will spoil in the soil and result in a foul odor and wilty, poor growth.
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- Asked by
mineral on
February 8, 2012Q.adding eggshells (calcium)
What happens if I add eggshells (calcium)? We are doing a science experiment on plant growth in a cup. We are using calcium with brown and white eggshells, and one of our cups has no calcium in it. Which one will grow the fastest?
- Answered by
Nikki on
February 9, 2012
Certified ExpertA.It is difficult to say which will grow the fastest...that's the point of experimenting. While crushed eggshells are great for the soil, however, it usually takes some time for them to break down. Therefore, you may not see results right away as you might with other calcium mediums.
These articles have additional information that may help with your project: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-and-calcium.htm
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Anonymous on
March 21, 2012Q.Making Blood Meal
I need to know how to make blood meal at home because we slaughter hens and goats at home. Can we use the blood of those animals to make blood meal?
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Nikki on
March 21, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Blood meal, which is essentially dried blood, is used often in the garden as a fertilizer that add nitrogen to the soil (https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/blood-meal-fertilizer.htm), so using it is helpful in the garden).
There is one thing to consider though. With blood meal, you can have issues with animals being attracted by the scent and rooting around where the blood meal is spread. With undried blood, as you would have from the hens and goats, this issue will be even more likely as it will have a stronger scent.
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paulette on
April 15, 2012Q.can I please get directions for use for Blooms plus concentrate
I just moved and somehow lost the label and need to be sure I use the appropriate amount. Thank you in advance.
- Answered by
Heather on
April 22, 2012
Certified ExpertA.This page should help:
http://www.kellysolutions.com/erenewals/documentsubmit/KellyData/ND%5CFertilizer%5CProduct%20Label%5CSCHULTZ_BLOOM_PLUS_WATER_SOLUBLE_PLANT_FOOD_1_11_2011_5_49_36_PM.pdfWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
dano on
April 21, 2012
97030Q.Fertilizer preference
Which fertilizer is most effective to feed in ground and potted flowers. My neighbors disagree on the kind mixed with water versus the kind that is spread over the soil and is slow release granules. The liquid is Miracle Grow and the dry granules is Osmocote. So far I have been reluctant to use either one but the advertising showing the results is starting to tempt me.
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 23, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Either one is fine, though the difference is more in how quickly it feeds the plants. Liquid fertilizer is faster than granule types, though slow-release fertilizer is probably the best option for most plants. Compost is another alternative.
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April 22, 2012Q.If I water my garden with a soaker hose, what’s the best way to fertilize?
How, and how often should I fertilize my vegetable garden if I'm watering with a soaker.
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Nikki on
April 23, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Most fertilizer is applied at the time of planting and additional applications are dependent on the types of vegetables grown. Normally, a top dressing of compost will be sufficient once during the growing season and reapplied only as needed. These articles will help with fertilizing: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/fertilizer-options-for-your-vegetable-garden.htm
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Anonymous on
May 22, 2012Q.Super Phosphate
What is super phosphate used for and where can it be obtained? Is it the same thing as tri-sodium phosphate that can be bought at the home store?
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 23, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Superphosphate is used for adding nitrogen to the soil. It is not the same as tri-sodium phosphate. Whether it will be available from your local home store is not certain. Some areas of the country carry it while others do not. I am not certain why.
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