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using Osmocote when starting seeds
I make my own seed starting mix – peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. I notice that some germinating mixes in stores indicate that the mix contains a slow release fertilizer. Is one of the Osmocote products appropriate for including with a seed starting mix? If so, in what ratio? I generally mix 2-3 cubic feet at a time.
Thanks
Posted by Bob Berg on May 9, 2018
Marianne's Response
Yes, you can add Osmocote to you seed starting mix just as the pros do. Follow the ratio on the package of Osmocote and add 3 tablespoons for the volume of soil that would fill a 2 gallon pot. The nutrients will be released slowly with changes in soil temperature as the seedlings grow. Keep growing, Marianne Binetti
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