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Title: Fertiliser?
Post by: tim on September 09, 2008, 16:13:28
I assume that one does not use it when planting eg Brassica at this time?
Title: Re: Fertiliser?
Post by: GodfreyRob on September 09, 2008, 16:47:49
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.
Title: Re: Fertiliser?
Post by: davyw1 on September 09, 2008, 18:19:10
Quote from: tim on September 09, 2008, 16:13:28
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.
Title: Re: Fertiliser?
Post by: littlebabybird on September 09, 2008, 20:30:03
Quote from: davyw1 on September 09, 2008, 18:19:10
Quote from: tim on September 09, 2008, 16:13:28
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
Title: Re: Fertiliser?
Post by: saddad on September 09, 2008, 20:58:06
Avoid any high nitrogen fertilisers like Urea though as they will create soft lush leaves that are susceptible to frost damage..  :-X
Title: Re: Fertiliser?
Post by: tonybloke on September 09, 2008, 21:31:14
feed the soil, not the plant, and you shouldn't have many problems! ;)
Title: Re: Fertiliser?
Post by: growmore on September 10, 2008, 10:40:19
I am with Davey on this . I use a slow release fertiliser like Growmore or Blood fish and bone sprinkled around the plant..
Title: Re: Fertiliser?
Post by: tim on September 10, 2008, 12:01:54
Thanks!