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Post by Moonlight on Apr 28, 2013 22:09:41 GMT
I have pale leaves on my tomato seedlings and I thought that they would get greener now that they are spending more time in the greenhouse but I am concerned that even if they do they might not quick enough.
Suggestions? Should I just wait and see or is there something simple that I can do that will help.
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Post by steve on Apr 28, 2013 22:46:31 GMT
next time you water give them a diluted liquid feed, is it new compost?
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Post by Moonlight on Apr 28, 2013 23:12:46 GMT
Steve the only liquid that I have is baby bio bought some granules for my potatoes, I didn't think I'd need anything food or fertiliser wise now but then I haven't got any rose feed yet either...... 'Grow your own' in our house is a lot, lot dearer than going to the local shop / supermarket. I only hope that they survive and we actually get to taste the fruits of the labour of love.
The compost is new general multipurpose and hasn't been used before.
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Post by Geranium on Apr 29, 2013 4:20:10 GMT
Get some cheapo tomato food from the supermarket - try Wilkos or Lidl. You don't need to pay megabucks on a branded one. That should help your tomatoes and you can use it on any of your other plants, too.
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Post by steve on Apr 29, 2013 6:22:56 GMT
Last bottle I got was from a pound shop, I'm not telling you how much it was though ;D A couple of drops of baby bio in the water you use for them will do if its a lack of nutrients, until you pot on again
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Post by Moonlight on Apr 29, 2013 8:39:17 GMT
Last bottle I got was from a pound shop, I'm not telling you how much it was though ;D A couple of drops of baby bio in the water you use for them will do if its a lack of nutrients, until you pot on again I'll take your advice then Steve and use the baby bio but if I manage to find myself a bottle from the pound shop I'll get one ready for next time. but I'll have to wait and see how much it is first because I'll only have a couple of 50p coins in my pocket.
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Post by Moonlight on Apr 29, 2013 8:43:02 GMT
Should I water direct to the compost only or over the leaves as well. (I know that I ask lots of stupid questions but would rather ask them than risk killing them.)
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Post by sweetpea on Apr 29, 2013 11:30:30 GMT
Should I water direct to the compost only or over the leaves as well. (I know that I ask lots of stupid questions but would rather ask them than risk killing them.) You can water the leaves (foliar feeding) but not in direct sunlight. You also water the roots as normal. I can see I am going to have to teach you the ways of the true Scot when it comes to gardening on half a shoestring ;D I always seemed to manage even when out of work and 5 kids and wife as well. You just have to improvise a heck of a lot and indulge in skip diving from time to time Of course you do occasionally have to spend some money but no need to go overboard. Tip No.1 Why buy a plant when you can get it for free? if you see a particular plant in someone's garden that you really fancy then go in and say how much you admire their plant and ask if you could possibly have a cutting. Almost every time they will oblige you plus you usually get some advice on how to look after it. All that is required is the bottle to ask in the first place. The worst is that they will say no.
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Post by steve on Apr 29, 2013 11:45:05 GMT
Should I water direct to the compost only or over the leaves as well. (I know that I ask lots of stupid questions but would rather ask them than risk killing them.) You can water the leaves (foliar feeding) but not in direct sunlight. You also water the roots as normal. I can see I am going to have to teach you the ways of the true Scot when it comes to gardening on half a shoestring ;D I always seemed to manage even when out of work and 5 kids and wife as well. You just have to improvise a heck of a lot and indulge in skip diving from time to time Of course you do occasionally have to spend some money but no need to go overboard. Tip No.1 Why buy a plant when you can get it for free? if you see a particular plant in someone's garden that you really fancy then go in and say how much you admire their plant and ask if you could possibly have a cutting. Almost every time they will oblige you plus you usually get some advice on how to look after it. All that is required is the bottle to ask in the first place. The worst is that they will say no. And the bottle to put over it to get it rooted
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