tracydanger
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| Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 5:56 pm Post subject: Osmocote and flowering fertilizer question |
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I did buy some Osmocote shake/feed fertilizer to use as it was recommended on TV by a local nursery. I have used liquid fertilizers in the past and hadn't noticed much "improvement" in my plants.
I am following the directions on the bottle for now, but I am wondering if anyone has tips on the use of the Osmocote. Do I go the full 3-4 months before using it again? If I am using that product should it be the only one, or should I feed with something else in between the Osmocote applications?
I have used it so far on my hanging Million Bells, two new potted Geraniums, and my big pots with petunias, ivy and mums and grass. Oh, and also my flowering Begonia. Should I be doing anything different?
TIA for any tips!
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Papa2mykids
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Location: Kentwood, Michigan
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| Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 12:59 am Post subject: |
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Nope.
Follow instructions, there is such a thing as to much of a good thing.
Osmocote is kind of like time release capsules that work with water and soil temps. If you add other food, you may lill your plants or have lots of foliage and little bloom.
Give the stuff some time, things wont show improvement over night.
Ron
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Bluebirdie
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Location: Northwest Louisiana
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| Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 1:42 am Post subject: |
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I started using Osmocote last fall when I planted pansies in hanging baskets. They filled out and bloomed much better than in previous years when I used liquid fertilizer or nothing (I'm forgetful sometimes when it comes to fertilizing). Since then I use it whenever I plant anything.
Good luck. I hope it works for you!
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