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How long do I depend on the fertilizer strip?

11 years ago

It's been just over 7 weeks since I put out my Earthtainers. The cucumber plants are doing fairly well (albeit with a few yellowing leaves) and one of the vines has already climbed out of the second story of the cage.

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My pepper plants seem to be thriving as well... although no fruit has set yet.

How long I should depend on the fertilizer that was placed in the container when I planted them? Should I be supplementing that with something in the water resevoir soon?

Thanks

Athena

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Comments (3)

terrybull
11 years ago
depending on the fertilizer you used and the amount. also if it was done in a strip. should last the full season.
Ohiofem 6a/5b Southwest Ohio
11 years ago
Agree with Terrybull. But I also think you should harvest the big cucumber. If you let it set seeds, the plant will start to shut down.
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Athenian
Original Author
11 years ago
Okay, I picked the big cucumber and another hidden one this morning. I was waiting because I had a store-bought (no more this year) cucumber to finish off. I'll get the second one in the photo in a day or two.

...And I'll stop worrying about fertilizing the container.

Thanks.

Athena

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