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Tx

Ok, am going out tomorrow, Mon. to buy some kind of fertilizer, once I find something to feed my plant I need to know how you suggest my using it. I will mix it up according to directions but then do I just spray the main plant where it is planted or do I spray the whole plant, leaves, top/bottom)?? and how often??
must add plant is looking puny but lots of new leaves growing.If I cant find any of the types of fertilizers you guys suggested I will just go with miracle gro and hope for the best!!!!!!!! I'm a worried grandma here cause this plant belongs to my grandson & grandpa & me are trying hard to save it, & we have never done this before!!!need lots of help & advice.

7/29/2007 2:38:20 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Miracle Grow will work fine so long as we keep the rate correct.

If this is for your grand kids then rest assured we'll do our best to help. There is no greater reward than a smiling kid who just learned something constructive.

7/29/2007 6:31:58 PM

Tx

ok, tremor, but what is the correct rate?? I need specifics, like how much and how often and do I spray the whole plant or what?

7/29/2007 9:42:43 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

To keep it simple; just use one Tablespoon per gallon of water one time per week. A watering can is fine for a single plant. I'd drop a couple gallons at the crown (base, stump, whatever), then a couple more along the main vine & the rooted secondary vines. You can safely douse the foliage too but only in the cool of sundown. Never put any kind of fertilizer or chemical spray on the leaves while the sun is shining. Always wait for sundown.

7/30/2007 12:17:14 AM

Tx

ok, so you are saying 1 tbsp of miracle gro to 1 gal. of water once a week?

7/30/2007 1:18:20 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Yes...as the plants grow the volume of water/fert icreases but the amount of fertilizer stays the same.

7/30/2007 12:47:07 PM

Georgia

Tremors right on. If your talking about the all purpose garden Miracle Grow which I assume you are its Tablespoon a gallon and remember more is not better. Miracle Grow is a good fert but with very high levels of Nitrogen. You want to feed your plant not burn it. Good luck I use Miracle Grow from time to time along with organics.

7/30/2007 1:43:30 PM

Roanoke Il

if your going down the miracale grow way buy the stuff next to it take is made for tomatos like shultz' tomato pluss or walmart tomato high in potash lower in nitrogen an phosferous.. you'll be better off

7/30/2007 10:27:43 PM

Tx

went to the feed store this morn. and got some liquid fish & seaweed plus 4-2-3 concentrate. guy there said mix it up like the directions say- 2 to 3 tbsp. to 1 gal. water and spray it early in the morning, he also told me to mix in some of the garlic tea. does this sound right???

7/31/2007 1:12:29 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

That'll be fine.

Garlic tea? This is probably supposed to be an insect repellent & not a plant food.

7/31/2007 6:58:00 AM