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Nutrient problem with broccoli? pics

17 years ago

I'm growing the same broccoli in two different containers. Some in pots and some in SWC's. The ones in SWC's look like they have some nutrient problems. While the ones planted in buckets look more green and lush. 5,1,1 mix used with the buckets and 5,2.5,1 in SWC's. Using FP for fertilizer.

Damon

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justaguy2
17 years ago
Interesting. How are you fertilizing both? I know you are using FP, but how much has gone into the pots and how much into the SWC?
sprtsguy76
Original Author
17 years ago
jag- On the buckets, 1/4 strength drench every other day. SWC's reservoir filled 4-5 gallons at 1/5 strength or less with an additional 1/4 strength drench from the top maybe 2-3 times the last 2 weeks.

Damon
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justaguy2
17 years ago
If my math is correct then over 14 days:

Buckets: 1/4th strength x 7 = 1 3/4th strength fert over 2 weeks

SWC: 1/5th + 1/4th + 1/4th = 3/4th strength over 2 weeks.

Suggestion: Go up to 1/2 strength in the reservoir and repeat weekly. Should see results in 1-2 weeks.

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