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Fertilizer suggestions

9 years ago

I bought some Ghost pepper plants from my local nursery. What should I be fertilizing them with to get the most fruit? I have a little bit of Miracle-Gro 24-8-16. Is that appropriate or should I get something else? Any other basic tips? Thanks.

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woohooman San Diego CA zone 10a
9 years ago
Containers or in ground?
newcoyote
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9 years ago
Container
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woohooman San Diego CA zone 10a
9 years ago
The MG is fine for weekly feedings at 1/4-1/2 strength, but I'd also add some time-release type like osmocote or MG shake N feed. Even using MG AP and Osmocote together, you're still short Ca and Mg(2 very important micronutes). You could get these 2 nutes from other sources though--- dolomite lime for the Ca and epsom salts for the Mg. Gypsum is another source of Ca and won't raise your pH like lime will.

Or.... you could just nip it the bud and get some dynagro FoliagePro(9-3-6) which has Ca and Mg, and MG shake N feed...also has Ca and Mg. Mg shake N feed for tomatoes even has more Ca.

Kevin
newcoyote thanked woohooman San Diego CA zone 10a
newcoyote
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you Kevin. I will take that info and use it.

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