Fertilizer
APRIL 26, 2024
01. Granular VERSUS Liquid:
Granular fertilizer is a SLOW RELEASE option. I use this once a quarter (when I'm prepping a new bed for planting). Liquid fertilizer is quick and immediate nutrition for your plants.
My favorite brand for both of these is Microlife.
2. GRANULAR FERTILIZER
Quarterly Nutrient Boost:
Apply granular fertilizer up to 4x per year (once a quarter). I usually have 2-3 plantings per year and mix it into the soil before I plant.
03. LIQUID FERTILIZER
My Ride or Die
if you only invest in one fertilizer, a liquid organic all-purpose fertilizer is your best bet. Apply this regularly (weekly, every other week, or once a month are all “regularly” in my book!) by filling a watering can with water, adding a glug of this and watering your plants - it's beneficial for the soil and for the plants themselves so don't be afraid to get it on the leaves!
4. Extra Credit
When I have them on hand, I use the seaweed fertilizer on baby plants (less than a month in the garden) because it promotes root growth. The Max Blooms option is great when a plant is blooming or fruiting
5. Reading Fertilizers
Have you ever noticed the numbers on fertilizer? That's called the NPK ratio. N is for nitrogen and is good for green growth (baby plants!). P is for phosphorus and is good for blooming. and K is for potassium is good for all around plant health.
FAQ FRIDAY
Some Final Notes
+fertilizer schedule: granular every 3-4 months, liquid up to once a week (but monthly or every other week is good too!)
+fertilizing with granular: sprinkle over top of the soil surface and work it into the soil with a hand rake
+soil drench with liquid: fill a watering can with water, add a shot glass of liquid fertilizer and water your plants with it
+foliar feed with liquid: fill a pressure sprayer or spray bottle with water and the correct amount of liquid (read the label for dilution ratios). Spray the leaves of the plant. I prefer to do this on overcast days or in the evening!
Still have questions? Drop them in the question box on instagram next Tuesday!
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