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Santa Rosa, CA.

Is anyone changing their tea recipe for the final weeks of growth. I was thinking of something with higher levels of k to help gain lbs. Can I add some Nutri-Aid 0-52-34 at the end of the brew cycle?

I'm only looking for 300 pounds :o)

8/29/2008 8:13:22 PM

Seattle, WA

I wouldn't add that to the tea personally, as I'm thinking it could damage the organisms. Typically with organic gardening (I realize you pumpkin guys are a little more specialized), I wouldn't recommend a fertilizer over 10-10-10. Anything that is not organic, or high salt, will damage the organisms in your tea and in the soil.

8/30/2008 1:07:37 AM

Montoursville, PA

I personally would not even add any organic fertilizer where in the total addition of the NPK number values exceeded 10. My old stand by is 4-2-4.

9/6/2008 1:58:35 PM

Santa Rosa, CA.

Thanks Tad and Doc. I will just finish up the season with the same recipe I've been using. I'm going to beat my personal best with 4 pumpkins this year. I believe compost tea has help a lot.
Good to see you post Doc. I hope all is well with you.

9/6/2008 2:35:31 PM