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- Q.How Do I Determine How Much Dry Fertilizer To Apply To My Plants Each Session - I have a big 50 lb bag
- Q.Suggested Recipes For Fertilizers. - Ammonia is high nitrogen. I want to boost bloom, root, & fruit production. Yeast? Vinegar? Powdered milk?
- Q.Should I Switch To A Fertilizer That Is Designed More For Fruit Setting This Time Of The Year? - I have been using the soluble miracle grow 24-8-16 for my tomatoes, green peppers, and cucumbers. I live in northern ...
- Q.I Have Read Your Blog - How can i maintain ratio of 6:6:6:2, NPK, and Magnesium respectively in fertilizer?
- Q.What Is The Best Way To Fertilize Your Garden Using Granular Fertilizer But Not Harmful Ones Like 10-10-10? - I tried switching to Miracle Grow's organic granules but it has such low numbers I doubt how effective it is. ...
- Q.What Bottle Percentage Of Ammonia Liquide Do You Use - To whom it may concern, Regarding "How to Make Your Own Lawn Fertilizer" One of the ingredients you mention is ...
- Q.Homemade Lawn Fertilizers: Does Homemade Lawn Fertilizer Work - May I apply this homemade lawn fertilizer when I overseed my lawn? Tall Fescue grass seed
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alank on
May 8, 2022
77069Q.How Do I Determine How Much Dry Fertilizer To Apply To My Plants Each Session
I have a big 50 lb bag
Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 9, 2022
Certified ExpertA.You will use the instructions on the packaging. Each fertilizer will have its own set of instructions. If you cannot find the instructions, you can try downloading the instructions from the brand of fertilizer that you have purchased at their website.
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- Asked by
R. McClung on
May 30, 2022
32210Q.Suggested Recipes For Fertilizers.
Ammonia is high nitrogen. I want to boost bloom, root, & fruit production. Yeast? Vinegar? Powdered milk?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 1, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Flowering and root production requires high amounts of phosphorus and potassium. Always test your soil for deficiencies before adding anything, though. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/plants-potassium.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/using-potash-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beets/fertilizing-beet-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/fertilizing-mandevilla-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/fertilizer-numbers-npk.htm
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July 20, 2022Q.Should I Switch To A Fertilizer That Is Designed More For Fruit Setting This Time Of The Year?
I have been using the soluble miracle grow 24-8-16 for my tomatoes, green peppers, and cucumbers. I live in northern michigan zone 4a. Should I switch to a different fertilizer to facilitate more fruit sets at this time of the year. I have a fabric ground covering to block weed growth. A soluble fertilizer would be preferable.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 27, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Yes. You will find, using that high of a nitrogen content, that your plants will fail to set fruit. I would avoid fertilizers with much nitrogen while you intend to set fruit.
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js8009085 on
August 7, 2022
148017Q.I Have Read Your Blog
How can i maintain ratio of 6:6:6:2, NPK, and Magnesium respectively in fertilizer?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 8, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Using a fertilizer called "Triple Six" and Magnesium in the proper ratio (2 parts to the rest of your mix) will achieve this. Personally, I would use them separately, pending soil tests on occasion, depending on the needs of your plant.
As long as you are only applying them when needed, then they will be in proper ratio.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
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August 30, 2022Q.What Is The Best Way To Fertilize Your Garden Using Granular Fertilizer But Not Harmful Ones Like 10-10-10?
I tried switching to Miracle Grow's organic granules but it has such low numbers I doubt how effective it is. Don't want to be buying bags of things like blood meal. What about Osmecote?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 13, 2022
Certified ExpertA.We don't recommend specific products, but there are many organic granular brands out there, and they are all pretty similar. I don't necessarily prefer one over another.
An alternative would be adding compost as the soil breaks down. Topping with compost is a great way to revamp the soil's nutrition!
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September 7, 2022Q.What Bottle Percentage Of Ammonia Liquide Do You Use
To whom it may concern, Regarding "How to Make Your Own Lawn Fertilizer" One of the ingredients you mention is liquid Ammonia. can you please tell me the type of liquid ammonia you use? EG. there is cloudy ammonia from Woolworths which is about 2% ammonia there is also clear ammonia which I can get at 25% ammonia and can water the % down if needed. can you please tell me what % is on the ammonia bottle you use. Or what I should use Thank you
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 14, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Look for ammonia in a 5 to 10 percent solution. The 25% is industrial strength. Also, get the clear ammonia. The cloudy has soap added.
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August 18, 2023Q.Homemade Lawn Fertilizers: Does Homemade Lawn Fertilizer Work
May I apply this homemade lawn fertilizer when I overseed my lawn? Tall Fescue grass seed
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 19, 2023
Certified ExpertA.Homemade compost would be an excellent fertilizer. I have not used any in the following article but you could give it a try. It says they are for the lawn. Be careful not to overdo!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/homemade-lawn-fertilizer.htm
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