Excellent! Very straightforward and clear. It's a keeper.

Jim

Very nifty. Thank you, booberry! Maureen

Thanks --- gosh, gotta go get the wood ash on those carrots NOW ~~~

Please do not follow the advice given at the link blindly. It is area specific and does not reflect the actual nutrient requirements of plants.

Most extension services provide general fertilizer recommendations based upon soil samples throughout the area so they know what the soils in their area typically require. This won't be the same in other areas. The link is that kind of information, good for those in the area covered, not elsewhere.

As an example 5-10-10 was a common fertilizer recommended. You wouldn't see that ratio recommended in my area where phosphorous is naturally at the high/excessive point in our soils.

Most veggies will need a 3-.5-2 ratio (determined by tissue analysis) and fertilizer is used to provide this to the extent the soil does not.