Joe R
Yamadori
How should I use this fertilizer? It says 2 tablespoons per gallon of soil but I don't think any of my pots are a gallon. Shold I just guess and sprinkle some on?
How to use this fertilizer?
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Because it is has a powdery component I would be careful just applying it to the soil. Based on my experience with the stuff(and on its listed strength) I applied it at a rate/amount the same as recommended for meal cakes--gradually increasing. You kind of go by soil surface area (about 16-25 square inches per tablespoon) I used trickle bowls, especially on big stuff and also tea bags. On loose highly aggregate soil I use more. This has the added benefit of being able to take the stuff off. If you want to apply direct to soil I would use a more granular fert like Mean green or even Dr. Earth Life which has less powder. I do know guys who just make piles and do a scrap-n-clean come fall.
aml1014
Masterpiece
I've used happy frog for 2 years now with great results, I don't really measure just add a couple piles around the pot and water.
Aaron
Aaron
Joe R
Yamadori
Thank you both for the info! I think I'm going to do the pile suggestion. Is there any reason for making piles? Why not just put the same amount in but spread it out?
aml1014
Masterpiece
It'll spread out on its own under the top surface of soil, I noticed if you spread it you tend to clog the top layer of soil and mess up your drainage.
Aaron
Joe R
Yamadori
Okay that makes sense! Thank you!
KennedyMarx
Omono
If you're using it on plant in potting soil I would just sprinkle it evenly across the surface of the soil. If you're using sifted inorganic particles put it in some loose leaf tea bags so it doesn't clog the soil. I got 300 bags on Amazon for for eight bucks:
http://www.amazon.com/3x100pcs-Disposable-Filter-Bags-Loose/dp/B00Q1AKHR4
You can get a hundred of those at a time, but I opted for a few more to save a couple bucks.
http://www.amazon.com/3x100pcs-Disposable-Filter-Bags-Loose/dp/B00Q1AKHR4
You can get a hundred of those at a time, but I opted for a few more to save a couple bucks.
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