Question for Al (tapla) re bark in gritty mix
alan_oz
12 years ago
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Comments (77)I am a bit late on this. You can start fertilizing the tomatoes if they look doing good and not stressed after the transplant. I am sort of against any contraptions such as weed guard. It does not really help and in the longer run they are a pain. You should be fine with your raised beds on mulch. A weed here and there is OK. A while back someone told me this: you have two pile of dirt - one with weed and one without - which one you will select. The answer is the one with the weed since the other pile is so bad that even weed does not want to grow in that. Anyway, that is just an anecdote....See MoreComments and questions on Al's Gritty Mix
Comments (17)Hi Wiguy!! First of all Welcome!!! I do grow "a few" : ) Plumeria in the Gritty Mix and i have had great results with this mix. Some of my trees will be pruned around the end of March. If you would like to have a cutting or two, i will be glad to send them to you once it warms up so they will be safe in the mail. It is really to cold to send to your area until April. Here are a few pictures of my trees.. I just want you to know that these trees are very addicting!!! : ) Your cutting will probably be One of my first trees that i brought back fromm Maui and it is labeled a Noid Pink (meaning no identification) most of my trees are named varieties and i will send you one that is named when i send them. I just dont know which i will prune until later. Here are a few Places that i have purchased trees from. Cuttings and rooted trees. Rooted trees are more expensive but sometimes it helps to buy a rooted tree and you can have a jump on the time for the beautiful blooms. Cuttngs can take a year or two to develope blooms. Jungle Jacks in Orange County http://www.junglejacks.com/ Brads Buds and Blooms https://www.bradsbudsandblooms.com/ Florida Colors http://www.floridacolors.com/ Here are some of my pics... Royal Hawaiian This is one of my favorites...Lani My Noid Pink Hope you enjoy Wiguy!!! Send me an email!! (My page) Take care, Laura...See MoreWelcome back Al, questions about Al's mix and gritty mix
Comments (2)"Did you later start using the gritty mix and abandon the basic mix?" No. I use the gritty mix for plants that will be in the same soil for more than a single growth cycle. I use the 5:1:1 mix for all my veggies and display containers for the decks & gardens. I usually turn the 5:1:1 mix into the gardens, beds, or the compost pile at the end of the season. You got the gritty mix right, but The 5:1:1 mix is 5 parts partially composted pine bark fines 1 part sphagnum peat 1 part perlite garden lime The granite for the gritty mix is usually found at rural elevators/feed stores under the name "Gran-I-Grit" (grower size) or Cherry Stone (#2 size). Al...See MoreTapla (Al's) Mix - Questions
Comments (38)http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/fertilizer-numbers-npk.htm Nitrogen (N) ��" nitrogen is largely responsible for the growth of leaves on the plant. Phosphorus (P) ��" Phosphorus is largely responsible for root growth and flower and fruit development. Potassium (K) ��" Potassium is a nutrient that helps the overall functions of the plant perform correctly. ==================== http://www.cleanairgardening.com/npkexplanation.html What does each nutrient do? In addition to other properties, Nitrogen helps plant foliage to grow strong. Phosphorous helps roots and flowers grow and develop. Potassium (Potash) is important for overall plant health. =================== http://www.grow-it-organically.com/npk-fertilizer.html Plants need nitrogen for leaf growth, phosphorus for root formation, stem growth, and fruiting. potassium for flowering and plant immunity. =================== http://www.learn2grow.com/gardeningguides/fertilizer/basics/understandingfertilizernumbers.aspx Nitrogen provides plants with the ability to produce more chlorophyll, which in turn allows plants to grow quickly. Phosphorous aids in root development and increases flowering ability and bloom size. Potassium has many functions: It guards the plant against diseases and aids in drought protection and cold tolerance. It also serves a role in improving root development and helps in the process of photosynthesis. =================== http://www.gardeners.com/how-to/fertilizer-basics/5161.html Nitrogen helps plants make the proteins they need to produce new tissues. Phosphorous stimulates root growth, helps the plant set buds and flowers, improves vitality and increases seed size. It does this by helping transfer energy from one part of the plant to another. Potassium improves overall vigor of the plant. It helps the plants make carbohydrates and provides disease resistance. It also helps regulate metabolic activities. =================== etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc.,...See Morelizgyrl
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