Topic: Fertiliser?

[tim]

I assume that one does not use it when planting eg Brassica at this time?

[GodfreyRob]

Unless the soil is really poor its best to grow autumn/winter crops a bit on the lean side - they withstand frost a little better that way.

[davyw1]

I assume that one does not use it when planting eg Brassica at this time?

I think it a case of everyone to there own.  I do, i put a circle of Growmore around the stem of the plant and let it weather in.

[littlebabybird]

I assume that one does not use it when planting eg Brassica at this time?

I think it a case of everyone to there own.  I do, i put a circle of Growmore around the stem of the plant and let it weather in.

phew, i was about to panic then
lbb

[saddad]

Avoid any high nitrogen fertilisers like Urea though as they will create soft lush leaves that are susceptible to frost damage..  :-X

[tonybloke]

feed the soil, not the plant, and you shouldn't have many problems! ;)

[growmore]

I am with Davey on this . I use a slow release fertiliser like Growmore or Blood fish and bone sprinkled around the plant..

[tim]

Thanks!