Not an issue, I was only referencing the bickering back and forth. I go to plant sites to relax. Mrs. and I have had some issues lately and I needed my calm little place on the web.
I don't think that's a stray - it's a thread on citrus fertilizer. There is a tropicals nursary on the highway to the Tswassen ferry terminal - I might try that first, as I will be driving by it this weekend. Closer than Fort Langley. But it sounds like the 5-1-3 is the number to watch for, with trace minerals. I was just being lazy, hoping someone had done the legwork for me. I think I will brew up some compost tea for this weekend, and use that plus some coffee grounds and a bit of compost for a fertilzer boost and keep my eye out for something with the right numbers.
I just want to add something in regard to Miracle Gro 24-8-16. You'll want to do your own research and form your own opinion, but based on what I've found, the recommendations on the box would be far too little fertilizer. Keep in mind I've seen several Miracle Gro 24-8-16 products with different names and thier rates may vary depending on the products indended application.
Regarding fertalizing, I should mention that coffee grounds hit very close to the 5-1-3 NPK ratio that is being recommended here. http://en.allexperts.com/q/Fertilizer-717/Coffee-Grounds.htm Coffee grounds NPK 2-0.33-1, or 5-0.825-2.5 http://www.420magazine.com/forums/o...k-nutrient-values-some-common-worm-foods.html Coffee grounds NPK 1.99-0.36-0.67, or 5-0.9-1.675 http://www.thechileman.org/guide_fertilizer.php Coffee Grounds NPK 2-0.36-0.67, or 5-0.9-1.675 http://www.helium.com/items/533563-how-to-reuse-your-coffee-grounds-in-the-garden Coffee Grounds NPK 2-0.3-2, or 5-0.75-5 The numbers differ a bit based on their source, and I saw references to slightly more appropriate numbers if the grounds were dried out (not sure why that happens). You can augment coffee grounds with other substances to provide a boost to various nutrients (potash seems to be a bit low). David
