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Old 05-08-2003, 04:16 AM
SugarChile
 
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Default What to do about rain-depleted soil?

You could try Maxicrop, a liquid seaweed preparation, used as a foliar
spray.
http://www.maxicrop.com/Default.htm
or
http://www.biconet.com/soil/maxicrop.html
or for sale at
http://www.greenfire.net/hot/F063.html

No affiliation, etc., but I've used it in the past with great results. I
was able to buy it locally at a natural foods store.

Cheers,
Sue (struggling with the same weather-FINALLY picked a ripe tomato tonight)

Zone 6, Southcentral PA

"Tyra Trevellyn" wrote in message
...
This is a general question that may be hard to answer without more

details.
But let me try asking:

We in the Northeast have had near-record amounts of rainfall and lack of
sunshine in recent months Is there a quickie organic
tonic that could be sprayed on leaves or dug in to give my annuals and
perennials (many are designated as herbs and native plants and don't

usually
need much in the way of fertile soil) a boost for the last couple of

months of
the season?

I've been good about digging in balanced granular amendments, but it's a

bit
late for those now. I've done a little watering in of fish and seaweed
emulsions to selected plantings, but gosh, I hate watering anything in

right
now.....! FYI, my soil is mostly sandy clay, with good drainage, and when
there is sun, I get lots of it in most areas.

Thanks for any ideas....
Best,
Tyra
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