I tried an experiment this year, limiting fertilization to one application of 5-10-5 in the Spring.<\/p>
Here’s what an urban gardener told the New York Times:<\/p>
“She planted the melons in a fertile mix of potting soil, a little of her own compost, a couple of handfuls of calcified lime and a handful of what she calls Jeavons Mix. (The recipe, modified for a small amount, is from \u201cHow to Grow More Vegetables,\u201d a book by John Jeavons.) Tonice keeps the mix in a plastic bucket with a lid, stashed in the closet. She also feeds her potted melons and tomatoes every other week with a half-strength solution of Neptune\u2019s Harvest Organic Fish and Seaweed Fertilizer.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I tried an experiment this year, limiting fertilization to one application of 5-10-5 in the Spring.Here’s what an urban gardener told the New York Times:“She planted the melons in a fertile mix of potting soil, a little of her own … Continue reading