Gardeners’ Forum: “fertilizing seedlings”
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Posted by Louise on Monday, April 6, 2009 10:02 AM ADTHello I am growing some tomatoe,basil and zinna seeds and am wondering what type of water soluble fertilizer to use on them. I know to make sure the middle no is higher to stimulate roots but after reading the internet everyone is giving different NPK numbers am confused. Thank you Louise
re: fertilizing seedlings
Posted by Vanessa on Monday, April 6, 2009 3:51 PM ADTVeseys Planting Guide says the following about fertilizing yound seedlings: "You will need to start fertilizing young seedlings with a mild or small dose of a balanced fertilizer. Some fertilizers include fish emulsion, compost tea and blended fertilizers such as 20-20-20 or 15-30-15. Which ever fertilizer you use, be sure to dilute to half the strength for the first few feedings and then gradually work up to full strength. Feed plants weekly."
