I have a number of raised vegetable beds and I'm needing a bit of fertilizer advice. In a couple of gardening books I've read that 10-10-10 is what I should use, while others suggest 5-10-10. I'm quite surpised at how much they suggest to use. I have a bag of 6-8-6 in my shed from last season. Is this just as good ? Or what would you suggest ? Here on Southern Vancouver Island it's getting close to planting time. Whoo hoo ! ! btw I will be adding a compost / rotted manure mix also.
Sample your soil and have it tested before fertilizing. http://www.puyallup.wsu.edu/~Linda ...ltural Myths_files/Myths/Compost overdose.pdf
I find that the 6-8-6 mix works well in my garden, though I admit that I purchase this product on the basis of quantity and price... and the overall the effect has been fine.
Only relevant if the two different sites have identical soils. Some properties have different soils on the same site.
