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[IBC] Fertilizing bonsai in late summer and early fall
I read that during the second half of August and September it's a good
idea to use a fertilizer that is low in nitrogen (or without nitrogen), and I purchased a plant food for tomatoes. The analysis on the package shows 4-7-10. Now I'm wondering how to apply it - in granular form or mixed with water - and if mixed with water what should the ratio be? The instructions on the package say that for a potted [tomato] plant use one teaspoon for 4 inches of pot diameter and apply every 10 to 14 days. If anyone uses a similar plant food, I would appreciate any advice. With thanks, Carol Schroeder Maryland, Zone 6/7 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Bob Pastorio++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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Carol wrote:
I read that during the second half of August and September it's a good idea to use a fertilizer that is low in nitrogen (or without nitrogen), and I purchased a plant food for tomatoes. The analysis on the package shows 4-7-10. Now I'm wondering how to apply it - in granular form or mixed with water - and if mixed with water what should the ratio be? The instructions on the package say that for a potted [tomato] plant use one teaspoon for 4 inches of pot diameter and apply every 10 to 14 days. If anyone uses a similar plant food, I would appreciate any advice. If your maples suddenly sprout tomatoes, don't blame us! :-) I'd follow the label instructions. I also wouldn't worry much about the low/no nitrogen thing. Trees use what they need. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Nature encourages no looseness, pardons no errors. Ralph Waldo Emerson ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Bob Pastorio++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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Hi Carol - You are about to see tomatoes growing on your junipers!
Well, not really: but what you really want at this time of year is a fertilizer which is high in Phosphorous. I use super-phosphate, but the ashes from your charcoal grill will do the job too. Just use it sparingly. A light dusting on the surface of your bonsai is sufficient. Then water it in. As for the tomato fertilizer, I can't see that it will harm any of your acid-loving trees if used sparingly on them. Best regards, Marty ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol" To: Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2005 10:21 AM Subject: [IBC] Fertilizing bonsai in late summer and early fall I read that during the second half of August and September it's a good idea to use a fertilizer that is low in nitrogen (or without nitrogen), and I purchased a plant food for tomatoes. The analysis on the package shows 4-7-10. Now I'm wondering how to apply it - in granular form or mixed with water - and if mixed with water what should the ratio be? The instructions on the package say that for a potted [tomato] plant use one teaspoon for 4 inches of pot diameter and apply every 10 to 14 days. If anyone uses a similar plant food, I would appreciate any advice. With thanks, Carol Schroeder Maryland, Zone 6/7 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Bob Pastorio++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Bob Pastorio++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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