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Fertilizing Seedlings

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Tagged: fish emulsion, seed fertilization

This topic contains 2 replies, has 3 voices, and was last updated by  Anonymous 8 years ago.

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  • April 7, 2010 at 1:53 am #28995

    Anonymous

    Should I fertilize my seedlings at any point? I’ve got vegetable, flower, and herb seedlings and some are starting to put on true leaves. If I should fertilize them, what should I use? I’ve got some fish emulsion, can I dilute that and use it?

    April 7, 2010 at 3:00 am #29314

    Anonymous

    Hi Lucy,

    From what I have learned, it varies for what type of seedling. I usually use half strength miracle grow once the plant gets more established, usually when it’s time to repot or transfer to the ground. I was told you can fertilize once you get at least the first 2 true leaves, but I still prefer to stick to what I had just told you above. Also if you plant your seeds with compost, I wouldn’t worry about fertilizing till the seedling is larger. Just don’t fertilize too early, or you risk burning your seedlings. Hope this helps!

    Best Regards,

    Brian Deniz

    April 8, 2010 at 2:39 am #29319

    Anonymous

    This has a lot of good information on starting from seed. For the answer to what you are asking read the section ‘The Indoor Season’.

    http://www.bbg.org/gar2/topics/sustainable/handbooks/propagation/7.html

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