Leeks can bolt if there is too little soil moisture or too much phosphorus in the soil. A prolonged temperature below 45°F can cause leeks to bolt. Leeks pests Onion thrips are tiny yellow-brown insects that suck juices from plants. They may attack leeks in dry weather. Hose thrips off...
The same thing happens with organic fertilizer including compost and manure. Such material has relatively high levels of phosphorus compared to nitrogen.Plants use nutrients in a ratio of about 3-1-2, but manure and compost tends to have a ratio of 1-1-1. They contain too much phosphorus c...
(rich in phosphorus), earthworm castings (all-around nutrient-rich), and Epsom salts (rich in magnesium). Use the soil removed from the hole to build a mound on top and rake it flat. Sow seed or set a transplant there. Watermelon roots commonly grow 8 to 10 or more inches deep; ...
making it an eco-friendly option. It is not only effective in fighting this horrible disease but also helps with plant growth and uptake of phosphorus in many crops, including
Grow carrots in soil rich in organic matter; feed carrot beds with aged compost. Avoid nitrogen-rich fertilizers; too much nitrogen can cause carrot roots to fork. Compost is rich in phosphorus and potassium which help keep roots from becoming hard and woody. ...
If you haven’t added any compost to your soil, you may want to add abalanced vegetable fertilizerbefore planting. This product will supply the three macronutrients:nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Maintenance Adding mulch around the bases will limit weed growth and decrease the amount of time...
Nitrogen deficiencyDeficiencyBottom leaves turn yellow and the problem continues toward the top of the plantSupplement with a high nitrogen (but low phosphorus) fertilizer or blood meal. Blood meal is a quick nitrogen fix for yellowing leaves ...
With high levels of vitamins and minerals, tree spinach is ideal for survival gardens because it’s loaded with calcium, phosphorus, and fiber. What is Chaya? Cnidoscolus aconitifoliusis known by various names, including tree spinach, chaya, kikilchay, chaykeken, and chay col. It’s a fa...
Cool season crops including lettuce, spinach and peas can be started in mid-spring. Designers: Craig Quirk and Larry Neill. Photo by: Janet Loughrey.Grow what you like: Make a list of vegetables that you like to eat. Consider how much you will actually consume, and whether you want to ...
Eggplants require moderate amounts of nitrogen and high amounts of potassium and phosphorus. Feed eggplant every 3–4 weeks with fish emulsion or compost tea to deliver these nutrients. Eggplants are heavy feeders. Prepare planting beds by adding aged compost and well-rotted organic mulch. ...