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dilution factor for alfalfa tea

19 years ago

I usually ferment my alfalfa tea in a 15 gal tub(biggest I have) and add about two, one gallon pots, worth of alfalfa pellets, along with a shovelful of compost. Before dumping on the roses, I add a healthy dose of fish emulsion, kelp meal, and some epson salts. I then dilute this whole stinky mess 1:4. and give ~1 gallon to the big roses and 1/3 to the minis.

I have about 60 roses.

Am I under feeding? overfeeding?

jill

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wildrose1996
19 years ago
I make mine stronger than that, and I add Medina and Superthrive to the Witches Brew. But, I have pretty sandy soil, and grow some heavy feeders. The best answer for your question is a question... How do your roses LOOK? If they are healthy looking with lush growth, then YAY! If they are chlorotic, spindly, anemic looking, and/or not blooming, then give them some more!!! And don't forget the value of a cheap soil test kit= basic info you can benefit from.
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