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Plant Food (Fruit & Veg)

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MissFoodie · 14/04/2011 10:56

I need some clarification please!!!!!
Am going to grow salad, veg and strawberries (from plants, not seeds) and am looking into food - am a bit confused as there seems to be foods for fruit and veg, and then foods specifically for tomatoes and strawberries.....so

  • should I use food specifically for tomatoes, some for strawberries and then a general veg one for veg and salads? or is this a gimmick and a general one for fruit & veg can be used for all?
  • any real difference between normal and organic foods?
  • I'm assuming liquid is more convenient, and that you either dilute in water or pour directly on oil, but what about pellets? do you just sprinkle them on?
  • chicken and blood/fish/etc food: does this stink? and does it attract cats/flies????

Thanks!!!

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MelinaM · 14/04/2011 18:31

I use Levington's 'Tomorite tomato feed for most of my plants, it works particularly well for strawberries and bedding plants, I can't recommend it highly enoughSmile

Pellets are mixed with the compost when planting up, liquid feed is the most convenient, and a little certainly goes a long way!

Blood, fish and bone is an organic based plant food rich in nitrogen, it's excellent for vegetables. I't doesn't attract cats or flies ...nor the urban foxesGrin

MissFoodie · 14/04/2011 21:16

so you would recommend tomorite for tomatoes and strawberries, then the blood/fish/bone for the veg?

only thing is, the latter is powder isn't it? I need something I can start feeding after 6 weeks of planting - does it exist in liquid form?

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