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Vermont

I'm going to use soluble fish powder. I plan to spread it dry onto the planting mound. Question, my soil test showed 9ppm of nitrogen,how many pounds of fish powder should I apply to 10' to 15' circle.

5/2/2007 1:46:26 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

You probably want a faster release nitro at first, then put the fish down for slower release.

5/2/2007 2:22:47 PM

Vermont

Any suggestions I'm trying to stay away from chemical fertilizers? Thank You.

5/3/2007 9:53:50 AM

President - GPC

Good for you, Blood Meal can be used 12-0-0, a bit more expensive but I found some that was non-cow blood, you can also use bone meal if you need some N and also P. I opted for no P. Cottonseed meal, works great if your looking for a bit more than just N.
Alfalfa Meal, now Ive checked this out and it to me is GOOD Stuff.....Check it out,
http://www.milehirosefeed.com/alfalfameal.htm

They use this for Rose Food mixed with kelp meal, but tell me why this doesnt sound good for pumpkins........too!
Also checkout their kelp meal.....
Growem BIG, Grow'em Organic

5/3/2007 10:19:46 AM

President - GPC

As far as how much if needed, you may want to post this is soils thread and post your soil test there for viewing....Thanks

5/3/2007 11:31:12 AM

Simi valley, ca

Any time i wanted to get better growth iv used blood meal, & could see the results ! Only i dont think it lasts too long (to me ) it seems only copple weeks ,, I never measure just sprinkel starting atleast 1 ft from plant , maybe 3-4 large hand fulls & spread out to 3 ft from plant ( if plant is small) farther when bigger ,.

5/6/2007 11:10:08 AM