When exactly do you use this? Is it safe if it gets on the plants or will it burn? What is the correct water to FE ratio because every time I do it it stinks so bad? Is it safe for everything (all veggies, fruits, citrus, roses, various flowers, bushes)?
When to apply Fish Emulsion?
Good question! I was wondering this too... I cant stand the smell so Im kinda hoping its a yearly basis ;)
I spray weekly with a fish and seaweed combo by Neptune's Harvest. The bottle usually tells you the water to product ratio. I spray the entire plant and I use it in my veggie garden on the few flowers I have, on citrus i.e. everything. I spray in early evening because of our intense sun and heat. In a more humid climate I would spray in the early morning. If the fish is too smelly for you try liquid kelp; not quite so stinky.
I have a huge bottle of the stuff. I have to keep the bottle in a doubled up and tied off plastic bag because it smells so strong. My poor neighbors. It smells like cannery row after I get done with it.
Yeah, I hear ya! I keep mine in the fridge and it doesnt get to bad until I open it.
Good info on the fish fertilizer. Anyone else have any imput on brands they like? Or other types of fertilizer they prefer for vegie gardens?
My veggie seedlings LOVE SuperThrive! I have noticed such a difference with using it prior to other years not using anything but M Grow.
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"Alaska" brand Fish emulsion is what I've used for years. The only time I witness a lingering smell is when I use it in the greenhouse and you can smell it the next day; when I use it outside the smell goes away right quick. (Except for what I get on me!)
I mix a tblspoon per gallon for when I set out plants, then use 3 tbs per gallon when I use it as a foliar spray or a drench. And yes, adding kelp early in the season when the weather is still cool, really helps the plants deal with the colder weather.
I also use compost leach and compost tea from time to time, both being very inexpensive since I have all the ingredients here. And alfalfa pellets tilled or worked into the soil is also a standard for me.
Happy Gardening folks!
Shoe
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