RE: pepper fert
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- Subject: RE: pepper fert
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- Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 15:40:59 -0800
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A local Portland gardening guru suggested putting finely ground eggshells in
the hole when planting tomatoes. I did it last year and had a spectacular
crop-- not sure how much credit goes to the eggshells, but it sure couldn't
hurt.
Sue P.
SPesznec@lhs.org Milwaukie, OR.
> On Thu 28 Jan, JonquilJan wrote:
> > This may sound really far out but bury a book of matches at the bottom
> of
> > the transplanting hole. Tear off the paper part and just bury the
> matches.
> > Also try spreading some aluminum foil around the plants, shiny side up.
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> > That way they get more sunlight and seem to produce better.
> >
> > Just a few tidbits picked up in passing.
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> > > Anyone have any suggestions on fertilizing bell pepper for increased
> > > production?
> > > -Mike
> > >
> How about banana skins? (as was suggested for tomatoes)
> --
>
> Allan Day Hereford HR2 7AU allan@crwys.demon.co.uk
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