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fertilizers -- i'm confused!

i have been reading the messages on fertilization frequency,
fertilizers to use etc.  I am mightly confused at this point. :))
there seems to be agreement that fish emulsion & seaweed should be
added.  also epsom salts.  here are my questions:
1. is kelp same as seaweed?
2. the fish emulsion i bought is 5-1-1.  i thought that high nitrogen
produced only foilage (& that this was the objection to miracle grow)
3. calcium is needed.  is this from powdered milk?
4. do all veggies like a basic soil?  some more than others?

Here's the basic fertilizer i bought for my garden; never used it
before this year:  Roots+ from Gardener's Supply; it is organic,
5-3-4.  Also contains:
        peat humic substances
        kelp extracts
        plant co-enzymes [whatever that means!!!]
        Vitamin B1

then i have the aforementioned fish emulsion; also epsom salts.  i may
have some woodash, will have to check that dumping place from the
fireplace.

if i apply all of these things once a week or so, do u think i'll have
the correct balance????//

Thanks for your help.

Judy (zone 7, close-in SS, MD)
to e-mail me:  jcosler@mindspring.com

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