Return to the Roses Forum | Post a Follow-Up

o
what is meant by soil drenching?

clip this post email this post what is this?
see most clipped and recent clippings
Posted by KingCobb (My Page) on
Mon, Feb 17, 14 at 20:47

I have a fish emulsion/seaweed/soil activator feet that says can be applied as a drench or a foliar application. I know foliar is basically wetting the leaves, but is drenching just wetting the soil or is it looting a whole gallon of water on the rose?

Follow-Up Postings:

o
RE: what is meant by soil drenching?

clip this post email this post what is this?
see most clipped and recent clippings

I wish I know. I've been wondering the same thing.

o
RE: what is meant by soil drenching?

clip this post email this post what is this?
see most clipped and recent clippings
  • Posted by seil z6b MI (My Page) on
    Tue, Feb 18, 14 at 14:27

I think how much depends a lot on the product being used. There are usually instructions on how much to use per square foot. But, yes, a soil drench is just basically pouring the mixture on the soil, usually around the soil just inside the drip line of the plant, to feed the root zone. Foliar is usually sprayed but I suppose could be poured or drenched onto the leaves.

o
RE: what is meant by soil drenching?

clip this post email this post what is this?
see most clipped and recent clippings

I didn't see anything about per square foot other than 1.5 ounces per gallon.

It says it can be applied foliarly or as a soil drench.

Here is the stuff I am using.

http://www.ladybugbrand.com/products/Johns-Recipe.asp

o
RE: what is meant by soil drenching?

clip this post email this post what is this?
see most clipped and recent clippings
  • Posted by seil z6b MI (My Page) on
    Tue, Feb 18, 14 at 16:39

I've never seen that product before so I have no idea how much per plant. Maybe you could email them and ask?

o
RE: what is meant by soil drenching?

clip this post email this post what is this?
see most clipped and recent clippings

From the last paragraph of the page linked below (it sounds like they recommend using a foliar application for the John's Recipe product):

Fertilizer
Roses will bloom quite nicely on their own with lots of sunshine, but if you want more (and what gardener doesn’t?), you can fertilize. Fertilizing is for the active growing season and while roses never really go dormant in Central Texas, you don’t want to create a lot of new growth when it might freeze off or stress out a plant trying to cope with a brutal summer. March to May and then October to December are the best time slots for fertilizing. Lady Bug Brand Flower Power is a good choice if you want a dry, sprinkle-on option. Each feeding lasts 4 to 6 weeks and needs only to be watered in. Lady Bug John’s Recipe is also an excellent choice for those who prefer a more regular weekly or bimonthly feeding for the whole garden and are not afraid to wield a hose-end sprayer.

Here is a link that might be useful: Ladybug Brand How To Articles: Roses

o
RE: what is meant by soil drenching?

clip this post email this post what is this?
see most clipped and recent clippings

Soil drench commonly means applying the solution to the soil in the same way and with the same volume as when watering the plant.
Nik

o Post a Follow-Up

Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum.

    If you are a member, please log in.

    If you aren't yet a member, join now!

Return to the Roses Forum

Information about Posting

  • You must be logged in to post a message. Once you are logged in, a posting window will appear at the bottom of the messages. If you are not a member, please register for an account.
  • Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review your post, make changes and upload photos.
  • After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
  • Before posting copyrighted material, please read about Copyright and Fair Use.
  • We have a strict no-advertising policy!
  • If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
  • If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.


Learn more about in-text links on this page here