I started 10 plants from seed back in September, they went in the final 9 gallon pots about 3 weeks ago, using a potting mix I have used before. I noticed about 10 days ago the new growth was a lime green, that turned to yellow, then brown. The plants are still alive, but I don't think thriving. I treat every 7 days with liquid copper and every 7 days with a compost tea I make, don't want to lose the plants. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks
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Everything you list is fertilizer, mostly high nitrogen. But it is not enough to fill a 9 gallon container. Do you have some actual topsoil, potting soil, peat moss, etc in there?
Even if the rest is topsoil, it's a pretty rich mix. If the rest is potting soil that has Miracle Gro or something in it, then you are way over fertilized.
Even if the rest is topsoil, it's a pretty rich mix. If the rest is potting soil that has Miracle Gro or something in it, then you are way over fertilized.
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Fafard 3B Mix
Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss (50%), processed pine bark, perlite, starter nutrients, wetting agent & Dolomitic limestone.
Bulk density: 11 to 14 lbs.
pH range: 5.5 to 6.5 after wetting.
Use for: Cuttings, seeds, bedding plants, hanging baskets, flowering plants, foliage & interiorscapes
Looks like it has fertilizer of some type.
Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss (50%), processed pine bark, perlite, starter nutrients, wetting agent & Dolomitic limestone.
Bulk density: 11 to 14 lbs.
pH range: 5.5 to 6.5 after wetting.
Use for: Cuttings, seeds, bedding plants, hanging baskets, flowering plants, foliage & interiorscapes
Looks like it has fertilizer of some type.
EricNutrient Starter Charge:
Fafard routinely provides a balanced, water soluble nutrient starter charge to all its media. Our nutrient starter charge provides a dilute, balanced nutritional environment for seed germination and/or early seedling growth. In our peat media our nutrient starter charge will provide sufficient fertility for 7-14 days. However, we do recommend grower application of a dilute, complete fertilizer (50-100 ppm) at wet down or immediately after plant germination or transplanting.
my grandfather taught me, circa mid 1950's:
put the tomatoes in the poorest part of the garden.
natively, it's a weed; since selectively bred to a weed with tasty doohickies hanging off . . .
too much "good environment" often produces a wonderful weed plant but not a long of wonderful weed fruit.
so....less can be more - I'd concur the TLC might be a bit over the top.
what was the point with the "liquid copper?"
copper is a fungicide; no fungus attack, no need. . . .
winter = drier RH = generally accepted less fungal disease.....
leaving me puzzled.
put the tomatoes in the poorest part of the garden.
natively, it's a weed; since selectively bred to a weed with tasty doohickies hanging off . . .
too much "good environment" often produces a wonderful weed plant but not a long of wonderful weed fruit.
so....less can be more - I'd concur the TLC might be a bit over the top.
what was the point with the "liquid copper?"
copper is a fungicide; no fungus attack, no need. . . .
winter = drier RH = generally accepted less fungal disease.....
leaving me puzzled.
Be careful with the copper too much can be toxic.
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