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amideutch · March 7, 2012

Nathan, I have read reports on various forums that Ocean Forest is to hot (Fert Wise) for seedlings. I use Light Warrior only in Cow Pots and the seedlings love it. The last thing they need right now is more ferts. As far as the "DIP" is concerned you don't need it until you plant your seedlings to their final resting place. The Light Warrior has more than enough PGPR (Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria) and ferts in the mix to last till you get ready to plant the seedlings which for me are usually 6 weeks old.

I know where you are comming from my friend but you need to throttle back and let the plants get established before adding amendments. Ami

March 7, 2012	#17
amideutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E Posts: 5,041	Nathan, I have read reports on various forums that Ocean Forest is to hot (Fert Wise) for seedlings. I use Light Warrior only in Cow Pots and the seedlings love it. The last thing they need right now is more ferts. As far as the "DIP" is concerned you don't need it until you plant your seedlings to their final resting place. The Light Warrior has more than enough PGPR (Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria) and ferts in the mix to last till you get ready to plant the seedlings which for me are usually 6 weeks old. I know where you are comming from my friend but you need to throttle back and let the plants get established before adding amendments. Ami __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘...Holy Crap .....What a ride!'