It's not that there's anything wrong with what I have already told you. Far from it. It's just that I don't want you falling into the same trap almost as almost all novices.
The first thing they do upon receiving new plants is drown them in water and smother them with feed. Not realising that the wilting plants, as they have rapidly become (both too little and too much water causes wilting), are in fact drowning and not gasping of thirst, they apply even more water. Of course, things go from bad to worse. So the novice then assumes that feeding (or, rather, lack of feeding) must be the problem. On goes the 'Baby Bio', or similar - it really doesn't matter what.
Here is some more advice for dealing with new arrivals (before planting):
- Apply only water at first, if you are sure it is necessary (it probably won't be).
- Make sure the plant is actually showing some signs of growth before you apply any feed.
Apply no more than the recommended rate (see Feeding Recipe). You cannot make up for lost ground by applying extra.
Beware of applying feed at natural resting times, or when the plant is about to enter dormancy, at the end of the season. We all need a break, after all.
2 comments:
This is very useful. Thank you
I am pleased that you find the post useful. It is my intention to write posts which will help people to grow plants by overcoming their problems.
Would you mind letting me know why it was useful, and how things were before. I should be very grateful.
And perhaps you could also tell me what sort of future posts you might find most useful?
Best wishes,
Jimini
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