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Suze · February 27, 2006

I know that a lot of folks like to add some osmocote or its generic equivalent to containers when planting. But what are your experiences when you don't add a slow release to start out with? And, what do you do in that situation -- do you just start out with fairly frequent, weak low N ferts from the get go (or after first set) or what? Anything else you like to add (this is an open question). 8)

I have an opinion (which I'll express later, but don't want to lead/bias the question right yet)

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February 27, 2006	#1
Suze Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3,027	Are slow release ferts in containers necessary-your opinion? I know that a lot of folks like to add some osmocote or its generic equivalent to containers when planting. But what are your experiences when you don't add a slow release to start out with? And, what do you do in that situation -- do you just start out with fairly frequent, weak low N ferts from the get go (or after first set) or what? Anything else you like to add (this is an open question). 8) I have an opinion (which I'll express later, but don't want to lead/bias the question right yet) :wink: