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Kentucky

…when pushing pumpkin growth? I’m a relative newb and am trying to increase calcium but have only calcium nitrate on hand for this purpose. Will the high nitrogen present problems at this stage of the game? Thanks all.

7/13/2023 3:52:44 PM

Mission Viejo, CA

Hey so Calcium Nitrate is super strong; I would not substitute it for Calcium. That product is for vegetative growth.

Calcium products are pretty affordable and readily available.
You can find many combinations of it: Cal-Bor, Cal-MG or straight Calcium, depending on what your plant is lacking.

7/13/2023 6:09:56 PM

Grittyville, WA

Ailts says push some nitrogen all season the key word being "some". I'd be gradual with it, less might be more, so to speak.

7/13/2023 7:10:14 PM

Grittyville, WA

The high bushel corn growers say this also. Their plants are totally green up to the day they harvest, its crazy.

7/13/2023 7:16:58 PM

Western NY

Cal Nitrate will not increase the calcium within the plant.

7/13/2023 9:40:43 PM

Grittyville, WA

Can you say what will... or is it a secret.

7/13/2023 9:59:58 PM

Grittyville, WA

Beating around the bush doesnt cut it for me, either share what you know or head on over to Facebook, ya know.

7/13/2023 10:42:02 PM

Western NY

I use the albion labs products. nutri-cal should also be similar. I'm guessing there are probably a few others that might work too.

7/13/2023 10:51:54 PM

Grittyville, WA

I find it hard to believe that Cal Nitrate wouldn't help boost calcium. Perhaps Andy will cite something. Apple growers spray their crop with plain old calcium and it works for them. Calcium nitrate should be the most highly available form of calcium, short of going to a lab-type product... so it should work well, although there are many things to consider. Im no expert, but I'd say lightly drench it around the base of your plant, or foliar feed it, but definitely either use low concentrations or small quantities.
Good luck, and if it doesn't help, then there's lots of other things you can try, next...
I'm butting heads too much... I should sign out & give myself & you all, a break!!!

7/14/2023 8:26:22 AM

Elk County, PA

Lot of literature on Acetate-Based Nutrients, product called foli-cal from Monterey is what I'm using. Also trying a potassium acetate. Worth reading about decide for yourself.

7/14/2023 9:08:00 AM

Torrance, Ca.

Like Andy and Kevin said, N is the last thing you want this time of year.

There are plenty of low calcium nutrients on the market as this is what you should be keeping a closer eye on now. I spoon feed calcium daily this time of year, unless the tissue or soil test says otherwise.

I have noticed through testing, my N number really shoots down at the end of August. At that time I may do a little cal nitrate if the number is below 2000.

Good luck!:)

7/14/2023 9:39:03 AM

Hadley Ny

Gritty your right for a change.Go to Facebook and give us all a break from your Bull Shit!!!!

7/14/2023 11:18:39 AM

Mission Viejo, CA

"Can you say what will... or is it a secret."

I wrote in the FIRST REPLY what will work. There are literally hundreds of products that fit into the calcium supplement category.

7/14/2023 1:26:49 PM

Torrance, Ca.

And just so everyone knows, Andy especially,,,,, once you know everyone and what they do you realize there is no secrets.. Its all about the hard work and who stays busy year round.

And a little luck thrown in.

Love you Andy!

7/14/2023 5:10:24 PM