need advice on heavy feeding plants (corn, melons, winter squash)

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Posted by kawaiineko_gardener 5a (jesusbeloved29@yahoo.com) on

Sun, Feb 2, 14 at 16:37

Basically I know they are very heavy feeders. I am wondering if it's possible to over do it with fertilizing them?

Since I realize they're heavy feeders, I was planning on using a combination of a slow release fertilizer as well as as compost in my soil mix for them.

Would this be too much for fertilizing them?

The melons I'm referring to are cantaloupes (small size, 1-3 lb. range); icebox watermelons (5-10 lb. range) and honeydew.

The winter squash would be primarily butternut and spaghetti squash.

The corn would be dwarf varieties that are early maturing (about 60-70 days).

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Posted by dajsnipe none (My Page) on
Sun, Feb 2, 14 at 22:59

Keep in mind that compost is basically a slow release fertilizer. It is possible to over fertilize, and likely to happen if you combine different methods.
I would recommend looking at each type of crop you are going to be growing and come up with a specific plan -what type of fertilizer is recommended, when to apply, amount of water and such. This should help when if comes to the layout of the garden as well.
Good luck

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