Hi all,
As mentioned in earlier post I live in the UAE (Very Hot Summer around 40 C deg) but now it is averaging 25 C deg.
Anyhow, I have recently Planted 29 rose bushes.
I have made a Fish Emulsion (mainly put remains - uncooked - of fish in a pail and poured water to it. I put some grass and brown leaves at the bottom).
I plan to leave it for two weeks.
Question how much to sprinkle around each rose plant?
Shall I mix the Juice (fish emulsion) with water to reduce concentration?
Can I put some under my two Gardenias?
Regards,,,
Al
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Most fish emulsion recipes can be diluted with water but the amount depends on the recipe. I have seen dilution ratios ranging from 1 (fish emulsion) to 1 (water) all the way to 1-5. I would look at the source of your recipe to see what do they suggest. Sometimes, you can also add 1-2 drops of mild liquid soaps (or liquid molasses) to help foliar feeding too.
You should be able to use the emulsion with gardenias. If your soil is alkaline, add a litlle epsom salts to the recipe. Instead of foliar feeding, I drench the soil around the base of the shrub with about 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of the solution.
You should be able to use the emulsion with gardenias. If your soil is alkaline, add a litlle epsom salts to the recipe. Instead of foliar feeding, I drench the soil around the base of the shrub with about 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of the solution.