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Produce => Non Edible Plants => Topic started by: paddy on May 10, 2007, 11:28:30

Title: datura metel
Post by: paddy on May 10, 2007, 11:28:30

hi all

i am growing 2 of these plants i raised from seed and wonder if any body can tell me what compost to use as i am growing them in pots.

Many thanks

patrick

Title: Re: datura metel
Post by: Leopoldo on May 10, 2007, 18:46:42

Hi

all Datura / Brugmansia are greedy feeders so a rich potting compost would be good, something loaded with organic matter. And I think potting them on slowly is a good idea - a slightly restricted root seems to encourage more flowering. I also feed mine with a tomato style feed from late June onwards to encourage flowering. Seaweed stuff for orgainc growers is pretty good.