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Ireland

Just wondering is it ok to use humic acid as a drench on seedlings that havent developed a true leaf yet and when should i start applying it so as not to damage the plant roots or leaves as a foliar?
Micheál

5/6/2013 4:55:32 PM

Muddy Waters

I would use at half strength

5/7/2013 6:58:58 AM

Ireland

Advice appreciated Handy
Micheál

5/8/2013 11:56:14 AM

Simi valley, ca

I would be very careful with that young of plant ! Its very tempting to want to give them stuff ! Especially if your like me a fertilizer junkie ! i would only give the very diluted mixture of fish- seaweed & possibly some Humic acid ,,Like 1 teaspoon of ea- in a gallon ,then only a small amount of that on ea plant, I would not foliar yet ! You must mix fish or shake up container first as you could get the stronger stabilizer settling on top !

5/8/2013 6:22:54 PM

Sourthern Utah

as I am an offical,, outsider ,, still, twinnie,, about 1/2 strength,, is my thoughts,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, but ask the folks that growing the 900 lbrs,,

5/8/2013 8:20:31 PM

Corbin, KY

to much love will kill them

5/8/2013 9:07:27 PM

Muddy Waters

Do some 1/4 strength & some half.Then you can see the difference.

5/8/2013 9:13:19 PM

Fairfield, CT, 06825

I always use. 1 tablespoon per gallon of seed mix

5/9/2013 12:30:50 AM

South Hero, VT

Everything I have read says to dilute ferts by at least half for seedlings. My experience confirms this. Don't choke your babies before they are ready for "solid" food.

5/9/2013 6:21:39 AM

Ireland

The stuff I have is really concentrated stuff.
I think ill wait till the plants get a bit bigger before I use it and only then will I apply it at 1/2 strength like you guys are saying to do.
Tim I agree on you with that point and rushing to fix a mistake can kill them too!
Many thanks
Micheál

5/9/2013 10:58:23 AM

Sparks, NV

i used humic acid about 3/4 strength and it works great don't see any problems...

5/19/2013 9:58:46 PM