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Foliar feeding

Alan4711Alan4711 Posts: 1,657
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B) Morning all, I have read a few ideas on foliar feeding and it seems its a matter of personnel choice, however a few ideas recommend spraying Tommies and Cues to include the leaf (Stomata) which I understand does control opening and closing of cells for certain reasons, one being to help the plant fight off unwanted spores and diseases,  what I don't understand is, some say spray the underside and topside of leaves to attain better food intake, now not wanting to upset any normal balance of the plants I ask has anyone advise of foliar spraying with water and or a feed , any info I have picked up from books/pc etc only seems to include large farming ideas not my little garden, who sprays and what's in it, please Alan,,, Quite nice erein NottsB

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  • SueAtooSueAtoo Posts: 380
    Diluted epsom salts are suggested for foliar feeding, especially for roses, seems to perk them up a bit if they're looking a bit peaky, then I pour the rest around the roots. Don't look for immediate effect though.
    East Dorset, new (to me) rather neglected garden.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I use dilute seaweed solution as a foliar feed on my bay and other shrubs if they're looking a bit peaky ... it seems to perk them up ... I've not used it on tomatoes or similar and I don't deliberately spray on upper or under surfaces.  

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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