|
Post by liv1321 on Feb 10, 2021 21:08:56 GMT -5
Hello.
I have an heirloom cherry tomato plant and bell pepper plant which have both been growing beautifully and have both begun flowering (the tomato plant earlier than the pepper). Unfortunately I believe they're both experiencing some issues with flower or blossom drop and I'm not sure how to ensure they fruit properly. I give them a little fanning and a little shake every day to try and help pollinate. We live in Florida but we're inside so the temperature is pretty much always between 70-75 F.
I also recently started adding Cal-Mag to my Aerogarden, and have replaced the Aerogarden nutrients with it. Should I use both? Should I ease off the CAL-MAG? I've only added it twice so far.
Any help would be appreciated.
|
|
Sher
AGA Farmer
Posts: 7,025
|
Post by Sher on Feb 10, 2021 21:42:50 GMT -5
liv1321, you should be using the Calmag in addition to the AG nutrients.
The Calmag adds a little nitrogen, calcium, magnesium and iron. They are only supplements.
The Aerogarden nutrients contain all the basic nutrients your plants must have to survive.
Best of luck!
|
|
Shawn
Administrator
Posts: 16,266
|
Post by Shawn on Feb 11, 2021 4:15:15 GMT -5
Let me start with the easier of two questions. Aerogarden nutrients are the "food" we give out plants. Calimag is a supplement added. You should continue to feed your gardens every two weeks. AS for the Calimag, as sher stated can be added as an addition. However please note that the Calimag should not be added until at least day 30. This give the plant enough time to grow before adding in this supplement. As for blossom drop, Please refer to this thread on Blossom Drop
|
|
|
Post by liv1321 on Feb 12, 2021 15:28:54 GMT -5
Shawn, thank you! I have adjusted my behavior to continue adding the nutrients. It's silly but i was paranoid about overdoing it. Also my plants are at 56 days and i only started Cal-Mag very recently, but that's good to know so thank you for the tip. I'll check out the thread you linked.
Thanks!
|
|