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Polar_Lace · March 25, 2009

MiracleGro at 1/4th strength is good for the lettuce seedlings. For about 1/2 the recommended intervals.

MiracleGro at 1/2 strength is only good for the outside plants.

The Wally World generic 24-8-16 'all purpose' is only good if you have barren soils, like clay or sand, and have no time to improve the soil before planting time in your area.

The 24 is the nitrogen, too much can cook the tender leaves and roots.

~* Robin

March 25, 2009	#4
Polar_Lace Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Z8b, Texas Posts: 657	MiracleGro at 1/4th strength is good for the lettuce seedlings. For about 1/2 the recommended intervals. MiracleGro at 1/2 strength is only good for the outside plants. The Wally World generic 24-8-16 'all purpose' is only good if you have barren soils, like clay or sand, and have no time to improve the soil before planting time in your area. The 24 is the nitrogen, too much can cook the tender leaves and roots. ~* Robin __________________ It's not how many seeds you sow. Nor how many plants you transplant. It's about how many of them can survive your treatment of them.