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What fertilizer would you recommend for vegetable (tomato, pepper, lettuce...) seedlings after they are sveral weeks old? And flower seedlings (snapdr...
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Asked April 22, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT
What fertilizer would you recommend for vegetable (tomato, pepper, lettuce...) seedlings after they are sveral weeks old? And flower seedlings (snapdragons, zinnia, marigold...)? I have used fish and seaweed emulsion 2-3-1 in times past. Also looking at an organic kelp/worm casting mixture at 6-4-4?
Thank you!
Emmet County Michigan
Expert Response
Hi Mindy, thanks for the question.
Most starter mixes have some fertilizer but after ~6 weeks it may be used up. A fish emulsion (5-1-1) will work for all your starts. Your 2-3-1 will work. Some indicate that a 5-2-3, or 3-1-2 ratio may be better, even a balanced fertilizer should be okay. Once transplanted you should base your fertilizer on a soil test (Home | MSU Soil Test). check out the following link.
I hope this is helpful.