Fertilizing How Much and How often

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Posted by Yessabub none (My Page) on

Thu, May 23, 13 at 17:25

I've been using the Alaska fish fertilizer and was wondering if that's alright to use for my garden also how much should I fertilize them and how often? I'm growing broccoli, tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers

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Posted by digdirt 6 -7 AR (My Page) on
Thu, May 23, 13 at 18:24

It is a low dose fertilizer, which is fine but different plants need different amounts of feeding and at different times. So it isn't a set schedule for the whole garden. Broccoli and cucumbers need more N than tomatoes and peppers but tomatoes need a bit more than peppers do.

It also depends on how much you amended your garden soil before planting. If you added lots of good compost nutrients to the soil before planting then only the broccoli and cukes may need some after the first couple of weeks or so. Tomatoes and peppers after the first fruit set and then approx. every 6 weeks or so. But those are just very general guidelines.

You learn with time and experience to tell when the plant needs feeding rather than going by a day of the week.

Dave

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Posted by SEEDMEN none (My Page) on
Sat, May 17, 14 at 17:18

Was just wondering how often to fertilize our garden , but I think digdirt answered my question , hope all has a great day and HAPPY PLANTING FROM , SEEDMEN

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