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Posted by Layci WI (My Page) on

Fri, May 23, 14 at 12:11

I planted vegetable seeds and tomato plants in my garden last night. Afterwards, I realized that I had forgotten to add fertilizer to the soil before I did my planting. What can I do? Is it too late?

Karen

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Posted by rhizo_1 7a AL (My Page) on
Fri, May 23, 14 at 13:14

Of course it is not too late. What kind did you intend to use?

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Posted by glib 5.5 (My Page) on
Fri, May 23, 14 at 13:23

not late at all, sprinkle it now, and if it is high N add mulch for best results.

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Posted by digdirt 6b-7a North AR (My Page) on
Fri, May 23, 14 at 13:49

There is no law of gardening that says you must add fertilizer before planting. :) Many gardeners never do it first.

Besides different crops need different nutrients and some need them at different times so even if you had added it you'll still need to add more later too.

No need to be concerned. The seeds will do fine until after they come up anyway and then you can feed them with liquids or whatever you want.

Google 'side dressing plants with fertilizer'.

Dave

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Posted by seysonn 7b WA/HZ 1 (My Page) on
Fri, May 23, 14 at 16:54

You can top dress granular (regular and slow release) and also feed with water soluble ANY TIME during the season. Actually, IMO, this way you get a bigger bang for the buck, by delivering it where and when it is needed.

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