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? about starting seeds
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:38 am
by newtothisnj
Should I use Alaska Fish Fertilizer when potting seeds. I seen alot of reviews online about the product just wasn't sure if I should use it when starting my seeds or not.
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:14 pm
by pow wow
Seeds don't need fertilizer to germinate. I usually wait until a week or so after they have sprouted before I give them their first feed at 1/4 strength.
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:15 pm
by newtothisnj
Thank you I might try to sprinkle some on my week old plants. See how good it works.
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:20 pm
by applestar
The usual advice is to dilute it to 1/10 the strength recommended on the label. I use seed starting mix containing compost and don't even think about fertilizing them until after the first true leaves are growing.
...and actualy, I generally up pot them at that point in slightly richer potting mix so I don't have to....
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:42 pm
by newtothisnj
What type of potting mix do u use when u up pot them? I actually have to up pot my green beans.