11-05-2021, 06:02 PM
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Re: Feeding the container plants.
Originally Posted by Meg
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Hi Carol 
when first planting I use Rootgrow Mycorrhizal Fungi and organic Organic fish blood and bone.In the spring I put some Wilko Growmore Plant Food on shrubs and flowers,
Vegetables I use organic fish blood and bone when first planting then liquid seaweed,
Strawberries/raspberries I use seaweed liquid and Tomato food once the flowers appear.
Originally Posted by Barry
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I just use Miracle Grow slow release type granules, just scattered on the surface and they gradually water in.I must say though that until your plants are well in flower or fruit they shouldn't need much feeding, particularly if you've planted in potting compost, as that medium contains a fair bit of plant nutrients anyway.
15-05-2021, 02:42 PM
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Re: Feeding the container plants.
Originally Posted by carol
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I've just spent quite a long time filling watering cans & mixing feed for my dozens of container plants. There's Camelia feed, Rose feed, General feed, potato feed - my heads a spin.
It's a chore I don't like. I use liquid feed and it has to be done every fortnight.
Is there an easier way?
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