Market Farming

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Sorry, I didn't realize you were talking about transplants still in the 
flats or pots. I use a compost-based mix that has enough nutrients for 
about four weeks; plants that are in the flats longer than that get a 
seaweed/fish emulsion mix watered in once a week or so, and that seems 
to be plenty. I like Saltwater Farms' mix as that is 3-2-2 which is a 
better balance than some; but there are a lot of similar things on the 
market. I use McEnroe potting soil for the mix, but that is hard to 
find most places; again there are other similar things around, and as 
potting soil is expensive to ship I'd try to find a source near you. 


-- Rivka; Finger Lakes NY, Zone 5 mostly 

Thanks for the info!!!  I love the Finger Lakes and my favorite wine is made 
there!!!

I am lucky enough to have an Amish supplier close to me that I get all my 
supplies from.  I use the Promix because it has some nutrients in it already, 
but I figure by now, they could use some more!  I am using a 
kelp/seaweed/fish emulsion right now that I spray on.  It's too late for 
making my own compost soil to use.  I am done with the seeding part of it and 
just need to have beautiful plants to sell!  They are doing pretty well 
considering they still have another 6 weeks before they can be planted!

Courtney
Herb Thyme
Middlefield, Oh