RE: High nitrogen applications

Thanks Joe.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf
Of Joe Pukos
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 4:43 PM
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: Re: High nitrogen applications


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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