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Slow-release fertiliser/potting compost
Can anyone tell me is it possible to mix slow-release fertiliser(Osmacote)
To bags of peat potting compost(80L) I have been given a bag of Osmacote granules(controlled release 3-4 month.) With No instructions on the amount to use. I Would like to mix it with the 80litre bags to pot-up some trailing geraniums and fuchsia plants, As most of the plants from my local nursery have Osmacote granules in the compost and look good PS: Hope this is not a dumb Question Regards Samantha |
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Slow-release fertiliser/potting compost
sam wrote:
Can anyone tell me is it possible to mix slow-release fertiliser(Osmacote) To bags of peat potting compost(80L) I have been given a bag of Osmacote granules(controlled release 3-4 month.) With No instructions on the amount to use. I Would like to mix it with the 80litre bags to pot-up some trailing geraniums and fuchsia plants, As most of the plants from my local nursery have Osmacote granules in the compost and look good PS: Hope this is not a dumb Question Regards Samantha -- sam ------------------------------------------------------------------------ posted via www.GardenBanter.co.uk I wouldn't put the osmocote in yet, well you probably won't be potting anything yet anyway. Save it 'til you're potting vigorously growing young plants in spring/summer, then around 5gm/litre should be OK - more for bigger stronger plants, less for smaller ones. Don't overpot and *don't* overwater, especially if it's warm as well - that can result in a flush of fertiliser release sufficient to kill roots. Do remember some plants aren't too keen on osmocote or similar, the one that's caught me out is Streptocarpus. Don't go overboard and put it in everything, keep some plants as 'controls' so you know if you're doing good or harm. -- Rod http://website.lineone.net/%7Erodcraddock/index.html My email address needs weeding. |
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Slow-release fertiliser/potting compost
You might find it easier to add to the individual pot as it is not always
easy to mix it evenly through a full bag of compost. If you are keeping your plants outside then it is a bit early to add the fertilizer though if the plants are inside then go ahead. Also depends on the life of the fertilizer, as slow release comes in forms from 4 months to 2 years -- David Hill Abacus nurseries www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk |
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