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Calcium supplement
A good friend of mine who farms on a large scale for a living recommended a shot of calcium when my plants start "setting fruit"...is this necessary with Mel's Mix?
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
jrfrommd- Posts : 76
Join date : 2014-06-01
Age : 55
Location : Md
Re: Calcium supplement
Don't think it can hurt, I always mix ground up eggs shells in the planting hole for at least my Tomatoes. I guess you could just sprinkle them on top at this time of year.
68carguy- Posts : 152
Join date : 2014-02-16
Location : Northern, VA.
Re: Calcium supplement
Try digging in a bit of dry Calcium-fortified milk around your plants. Eggshells are a long-term solution and don't affect plants quick enuf.
quiltbea- Posts : 4707
Join date : 2010-03-21
Age : 82
Location : Southwestern Maine Zone 5A
Re: Calcium supplement
this is typically not necessary if you made your mix with at least five different types of compost. I suggest adding amendments only when you see a need to do so. Watch your plants for signs of nutrient deficiency, but I suspect you will likely not need them.jrfrommd wrote:A good friend of mine who farms on a large scale for a living recommended a shot of calcium when my plants start "setting fruit"...is this necessary with Mel's Mix?
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