THURSTON ACKERMAN
30-09-2006, 02:17 AM
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> wrote:
HA>>My concard grape arbor is produceing much leaf growth,
HA>>but very very few grapes
HA>Probably needs more phosphates. Nitrates the first number in a
HA>fertilizer produces lots of green. That is why lawn fertilizers have
HA>a higher first number, but fruits and flowers like a higher middle
HA>number which is for phosphorus. I like a high middle number like
HA>tomato stakes 6-12-6 for flowering plants. I can't always get an
HA>exact 1-2-1 type, but have to settle for something close depending on
HA>the quantity and type I need. The third number in fertilizer is
HA>potash/potassium and plants need a little of that to properly utilize
HA>the other two. I've heard tell that old pecan orchards have been
HA>restored to produce again by the addition of potasH
Thanks Hal
The fine print for Peters Professional All Purpase Plant Food
Shows 20% nitrogen, 20% availalable phosphates and 20% soluable
potash..
I will shop for some for some phoshates to increase yhe fruiting
Stay young, OldAck
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> wrote:
HA>>My concard grape arbor is produceing much leaf growth,
HA>>but very very few grapes
HA>Probably needs more phosphates. Nitrates the first number in a
HA>fertilizer produces lots of green. That is why lawn fertilizers have
HA>a higher first number, but fruits and flowers like a higher middle
HA>number which is for phosphorus. I like a high middle number like
HA>tomato stakes 6-12-6 for flowering plants. I can't always get an
HA>exact 1-2-1 type, but have to settle for something close depending on
HA>the quantity and type I need. The third number in fertilizer is
HA>potash/potassium and plants need a little of that to properly utilize
HA>the other two. I've heard tell that old pecan orchards have been
HA>restored to produce again by the addition of potasH
Thanks Hal
The fine print for Peters Professional All Purpase Plant Food
Shows 20% nitrogen, 20% availalable phosphates and 20% soluable
potash..
I will shop for some for some phoshates to increase yhe fruiting
Stay young, OldAck
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