Re: Fruit Fuel
Hi Richard,
I am afraid that, if you want to put emphasis on greater fruit production 16-08-24 is not
the way to go. While for any part of the plant you need all three components, as a rule
of the thumb, which I have repeatedly posted here, you need to pronounce:
• Nitrogen for leaves and plant mass development
• Phosphates for bloom and fruit
• Potassium for root and plant strength
Do not take my word for it, but look in here: TinyURL.com/27tn754
QUOTE excerpt:
• The first number in a fertilizer formula is the nitrogen content.....
Nitrogen is
used by plants for producing leaf growth and greener, lusher leaves.
• The second number in a fertilizer formula is the phosphorus content.....
Phosphorus
is used by plant to increase fruit development and to produce a strong root system.
• The third number in a fertilizer formula is the potassium (potash) content.....
Potassium is used by plants for flower color and size. It is also important to the strength
of the plant.
UNQUOTE
With 16-08-24 you are de-emphasizing fruit development.
Best,
Olaf
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Last edited by Olafhenny : 11-06-2013 at 06:28 PM.
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