Richard Drysift
Well-Known Member
I’ve had similar issues; a lime green fade to yellowing by mid bloom. Here’s a few things I do now that helped me:
Try adding a slow release fertilizer like chicken or cow manure to the bottom layer when you build you pots. I started putting a handful of Charlie’s composted chicken manure into each final size container years ago. The roots will grow down into the “high N” layer and keep them a deep lush green to ripening phase. To help balance ph I also add a handful of crushed oyster shell flour as a buffer.
Granular mycorrhizae does wonders for absorption; sprinkle some in the hole at each transplant if you are not already. Place the root ball directly on top of the myco so it attaches itself to the roots. Helps regulate moisture too.
Consider pushing in some fertilizer spikes. I use two Jobes AP organic spikes in each final size container. They feed for 8 weeks. You can also make your own DIY spikes using a finger to make a hole filled with dry slow release soil amendments.
Finally if doing all that fails to keep them a deep healthy green just hit em with the tea; a ewc aact that is. Worm castings in soluble form can rejuvenate microbial activity and turn a sad plant happy overnight. Whenever they start to look rough give them a round of compost tea; they usually respond by praying to you in homage.
Try adding a slow release fertilizer like chicken or cow manure to the bottom layer when you build you pots. I started putting a handful of Charlie’s composted chicken manure into each final size container years ago. The roots will grow down into the “high N” layer and keep them a deep lush green to ripening phase. To help balance ph I also add a handful of crushed oyster shell flour as a buffer.
Granular mycorrhizae does wonders for absorption; sprinkle some in the hole at each transplant if you are not already. Place the root ball directly on top of the myco so it attaches itself to the roots. Helps regulate moisture too.
Consider pushing in some fertilizer spikes. I use two Jobes AP organic spikes in each final size container. They feed for 8 weeks. You can also make your own DIY spikes using a finger to make a hole filled with dry slow release soil amendments.
Finally if doing all that fails to keep them a deep healthy green just hit em with the tea; a ewc aact that is. Worm castings in soluble form can rejuvenate microbial activity and turn a sad plant happy overnight. Whenever they start to look rough give them a round of compost tea; they usually respond by praying to you in homage.
