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- From: "Stephen Sadler" <Docshiva@Docshiva.org>
- To: "'North American Fruit Explorers'" <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: Re: [NAFEX] to fertilize blueberries
- Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:22:10 -0700
We’re all assuming that peat moss
will be worked into the planting bed? I agree, no strong nitrogen fertilizer at
this time of year. But I do work compost in as a soil conditioner, with
the advantage of slowly releasing a broad range of nutrients. I feel that
organic compost doesn’t press the plant into early growth, but does
provide nutrients as needed; but I suppose that would depend on the richness of
the compost. Stephen From:
nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of lee reich I agree, no
fertilizer in the planting hole. Instead of cottonseed meal, I suggest soybean
meal; essentially the same effect except much cheaper because sold as an animal
feed. Use 1 to 2 pounds per hundred square feet. To adjust the pH, I use
pelletized sulfur; the amount you need depends on, besides your initial pH,
your soil texture. More is needed in heavier soils. After planting, mulch
2-4" with wood shavings, coarse sawdust, or shredded leaves. Lee Reich, PhD Books by Lee Reich: Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden A Northeast Gardener's Year The Pruning Book Weedless Gardening
On Oct 13, 2005, at 11:40 AM, Charles Paradise wrote:
I don't know what others think...but I wouldn't put fertilizer of any
kind on at planting in Nov other than possibly a little seaweed to help reduce
the transplant shock. Charlie
Paradise, Mass. Goodwill
at Homefields Farm wrote:
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[NAFEX] to fertilize blueberries,
Goodwill at Homefields Farm, 10/13/2005
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Re: [NAFEX] to fertilize blueberries,
Charles Paradise, 10/13/2005
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Re: [NAFEX] to fertilize blueberries,
lee reich, 10/13/2005
- Re: [NAFEX] to fertilize blueberries, Stephen Sadler, 10/13/2005
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Re: [NAFEX] to fertilize blueberries,
lee reich, 10/13/2005
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Re: [NAFEX] to fertilize blueberries,
Charles Paradise, 10/13/2005
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