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To: greeneyes

Cold and wet in San Antonio. My 4x4’s are full of beautiful vegetable plants. Not one veggie to be found.

I was hoping for something different but it looks like another year shot. Will give it another 30 days then I will rip it all up, remove the soil and try again from scratch. It is puzzling.


13 posted on 04/17/2015 1:38:21 PM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (two if by van, one if by broom)
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To: EQAndyBuzz

Sounds like nitrogen could be overpowering the ratio of P and K and trace minerals. Why don’t you try some additives of the other nutrients at least on a small patch to see if that helps?


23 posted on 04/17/2015 2:02:25 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Le//t Freedom Ring.)
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To: EQAndyBuzz

Sounds like you might have too much nitrogen in the soil. Nitrogen gives you lovely leaves, but no fruit.

What do you use for fertilizer?


31 posted on 04/17/2015 2:31:46 PM PDT by KosmicKitty (Liberals claim to want to hear other views, but then are shocked to discover there are other views)
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To: EQAndyBuzz; greeneyes
EQAndyBuzz :" My 4x4’s are full of beautiful vegetable plants. Not one veggie to be found.
I was hoping for something different but it looks like another year shot.
Will give it another 30 days then I will rip it all up, remove the soil and try again from scratch. "

I agree with greeneyes - sounds like too much nitrogen. That will get you leafey greens, and not much else.
Have you ever done a soil analysis, like thru Co-Operative extension ?? (N/P/K or soil Ph {acidity/ alkaline}}
Also , do you germanate seeds indoors , or do direct seed planting , or start with established plants ?, or plants from the store ?
Before you remove all the soil, do a study on the soil first, and minimize your investment expense.

44 posted on 04/17/2015 4:19:59 PM PDT by Tilted Irish Kilt
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