Re: High nitrogen applications
- Subject: Re: High nitrogen applications
- From: &* P* <j*@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 19:43:16 -0400
- List-archive: <http://www.hort.net/lists/pumpkins/> (Web Archive)
Laurie,
It might be best to stick with water soluble fertilizers, rather than trying
to dissolve the granular. I would recommend putting down the granular
calcium nitrate before planting and tilling it in. Then it will be available
to the plant during the first 2 months or so. After that time, you should
stay away from the high nitrogen stuff.
Joe Pukos
Leicester, NY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Laurie Stiver" <lstiver@SeeBeyond.com>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 12:20 PM
Subject: High nitrogen applications
> Hello list,
>
> I have been following the feeding schedule suggested by Don's book,
> Growing Giant Pumpkins II and for this period of growth he suggests
> using a high nitrogen fertilizer weekly. I purchased calcium nitrate,
> 15.5-0-0, which came in granular form. Does anyone know if this can be
> dissolved and used as a weekly application? Don's book says to apply as
> per the label directions, weekly. The directions on the label say to
> mix a teaspoon of the granules into the soil once a season and to avoid
> all contact with leaves.
>
> Thanks,
> Laurie
> Backyard grower in So Cal.
>
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