Your annuals will grow bigger and produce more flowers if you use a root starter. Root starter is a type of liquid fertilizer that promotes quick and robust root development and at the same time provides nutrients for good top growth.
When you are ready to plant your annuals mix enough root starter according to package directions to water each plant at the time you place it in the ground. Continue to use the root starter every three weeks for the first three months then switch to Miracle Grow.
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Jeff, do these helpful hints work equally well for edible herbs, or do you have any specific advice? We have had mixed results, and hope to do better this year.
ReplyDeleteYour edible herbs will do better using a root starter. In fact, you can use root starter on anything with roots. Follow the same instructions as I outlined for annuals.
ReplyDeleteMake sure your herbs are planted in very good soil and are getting enough sun and water.