Marianne's Response
Mr auto insurance of Eustis,Inc
My garden is located along side of my pool,I have built above ground containers and filled them with good dirt I purchased,my question is why do I get very few fruits from peppers tomatoes corn and anything I plant they don’t flower much and what fruit I do get is very small.They get sun water every day fertilizer organic.I also have two muscadine grapes planted 12 years now that grow very well but not one grape in 12 years.
Posted by Anthony Manna on August 10, 2018
Marianne's Response
The most common reason for poor yields is not enough sun, poor soil or not enough fertilizer. You say you water every day with an organic fertilizer? Perhaps your fertilizer is too high in nitrogen or is lacking in micronutrients that the plants need. If you are getting good leaf growth but little fruit too much nitrogen could be the problem. Organic plant foods are great for improving soils but often are high in nitrogen and lack the copper, boron or other micronutrients and may not be as balanced with phosphorus or potassium. Try using a full spectrum plant food such as Osmocote worked into the soil in the spring. This summer you may see a change if you use a water soluble plant food such as Miracle Grow that will get to work immediately and contains a more balance mix of nutrients. As for your grapes, the climate may not be right for this variety. Check with your local extension agent or Master Gardener about the right grape varieties for your climate. Too much high nitrogen plant foods can also cause grapes to grow leaves and not flowers. Don't give up, Keep growing, Marianne Binetti
