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Sunday, April 12, 2020 Matt D. Connecticut

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Fertilizer Line-up

Here are the core fertilizers used during the first month of growth.

Age Old Grow (12-6-6)- Great general fertilizer that is high in Magnagnese (Mn) (based on tissue test results). Even through the label does not state high Mn, remember the label is only required to state guaranteed minimums and based on the data collected via giant pumpkin plant tissue testing, there is much more than stated on the label in this product. For giant pumpkin growers in particular this is a good thing and this fertilizer will be used over the course of the entire growing season but it is used more regularly early on in development.

Growth Products (12-12-12)- This came highly recommended and it is used in about a 2:1 rotation to Age Old Grow. (Meaning after two Age Old Grow applications one triple 12 application will be made).

Epsom Salt- Always seems there is an issue early in the season with Sulfur so this is the go to fertilizer. Typically a rate of 2TBS per gallon is used as both a drench and foliar application which seems to correct any early season yellowing that may occur.

Origin 360- This is the source of amino acids and is used now, but will be used in greater quantities after the first month of growth. The idea is to apply some now, but increase application frequency when the plant gets growing and demands and stresses become greater on the plant. Note, this product will increase the pH of the nutrient solution. This is not a bad situation in most cases, just something growers should be aware of.
 



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