Morning Glories: Fertilizing MG's?, 0 by Txwillie

Txwillie wrote:
Ron, that's an interesting observation that plants might adapt to the environmental conditions the parents, etc, were raised in. Is this a genetic adaptation that develops over a period of time, i.e., natural selection where the deeper rooted or specific color traits might allow better survival in a dry area?

I notice in checking the formula on Miracle Grow Bloom Booster, it shows 10-52-10. Is this 10% nitrogen going to cause excessive growth of foliage, or does it depend on how fertile the soil is? I've got to believe that the Japanese people "feed" their prize plants a good dose of something to get the large blooms on their "show" plants. Joseph, you seem to have had a lot of dealings with some of the Japanese growers. What's your thoughts on this fertilization of MG's?

Guess if plants being adapted to their environments applies, then looks like I am going to have problems! I've got seeds from all over the USA, Mexico and Japan (guess the Mexico seed won't be that much problem since its hot and dry there too) !!!

But ain't it fun to try to raise a few good ones?

Perry





This message was edited Feb 21, 2006 11:53 AM