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Nutrients Poor in Raised Beds. Help!

15 years ago

This year I decided to make raised beds with new soil mix. Some of the beds had more compost than others, unfortunately. Recently I noticed that my lettuce (in all beds for now) was growing great in some beds but not growing at all in others. My broccoli, kale and cabbage is not growing at all and the leaves are yellowing now. Finally did a soil test and discovered that I am high in potassium but terribly low in nitrogen and low in phosphorus. Last night I picked up blood meal and fish emulsion and plan to broadcast it this evening. Does anyone know how long it takes to boost the nutrients and any continued maintenance I can do to remedy this problem? Are my cole crops ruined for the season? How long will it take to have balanced, sustaining soil?

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