Fertilizing and Watering
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Subject: 5-10-5
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Sam D |
Pennsylvania
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I know that you should use organic fertilizers so you don't kill your microbe allies, but it is a little hard to come by blood meal, bone meal, etc. where I live. I bought some 5-10-5 fertilizer and was wondering if it's ok to use because of its low strength. Oh, almost forgot. It is derived from ammonium sulfate, triple superphosphate, and muriate of potash.
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6/8/2008 5:13:05 PM
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Tremor |
Ctpumpkin@optonline.net
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This fertilizer is no more or less dangerous than 10-20-10. It just contains a fertilizer grade limestone filler that is equal to the quantity of AS, TS & MOP. There is virtually no difference in salt index either.
That said, there is also very little chance of upsetting the microbiology of the soil IF the rate is calculated sensibly & executed with equal care.
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6/8/2008 6:17:06 PM
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Sam D |
Pennsylvania
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Ok. I only used 1/4 cup of it and made sure I put it on no less than 3 inches away from the base of the plant as said on the directions.
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6/9/2008 1:17:47 PM
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giant pumpkin peep |
Columbus,ohio
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I had alot of troulble finding that stuff too. Go to your nersery that is just a nersury. Not a home imporvment store that has a nersury on the side. I found every thing i needed and it was cheap. Your last resort is ebay or online.
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6/16/2008 8:49:26 PM
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yorunk |
Aurora, IL
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Hey everyone. I also used 5-10-5 Miracle Grow two days ago. I mixed 1/2 capful per 2 gallons of H20 at a rate of 1 gal. per plant. Did I add too much?? I also got some on the plant itself by accident. My plants are only about 6" tall and haven't layed down yet. Got them in too late. Any suggestions?
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6/18/2008 6:46:44 AM
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