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Broad Bean feed?

janetclairejanetclaire Posts: 49
in Fruit & veg

Hi I have planted out broad plants and they look a bit yellow. What's the best thing to feed them with at this stage? GP fertiliser or bonemeal?! Thanks.

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  • UnknownUnknown

    Janet, the answer should really be GP fertilizer,,,,but if you feel they are in need of a pick-me-up, give them (at the recommended dose) a feed of liquid seaweed.

    Bonemeal is a slow release fertilizer usually applied during soil preparation prior to planting out. It encourages strong root growth, which helps plants get established.  

  • JohntheengJohntheeng Posts: 35

    I always put some chicken manure pellets in the bottom of the holes when I plant out my broad bean plants. They always do well.

  • janetclairejanetclaire Posts: 49

    Great thank you David. I have both so will use the GP. Btw are you David K from the bbc message boards? Of Sweet Pea growing fame?! image

  • janetclairejanetclaire Posts: 49

    Thank you Johntheeng. Good idea. I have heard chicken manure pellets are good for a Gp fertiliser.

  • UnknownUnknown
    janetclaire wrote (see)

    Great thank you David. I have both so will use the GP. Btw are you David K from the bbc message boards? Of Sweet Pea growing fame?! image

     

    The very same, Janet.....although I do grow stuff, other than just sweet peas. image

    Oh, and welcome to the forum......a nice place to be.

     

  • janetclairejanetclaire Posts: 49

    Thank you! Seems a very friendly lot on here. image

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