🌾 Feed or Fast?

Should I fertilize my garden today?

Analysis of washout risk, soil temperature, and uptake efficiency for all plants.

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Checking root activity levels and pollution risks.

📅 7-Day Application Outlook

Look for "SAFE" days with mild temps and light rain.

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The 10°C Rule

Plant roots act like a gate. When soil temperature drops below 10°C (50°F), the gate closes. Nutrients sit on the surface, doing nothing until they wash away.

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Preventing Scorch

Granular fertilizer is a salt. If applied on a hot, dry day without being watered in, it draws moisture OUT of the leaves and roots, causing chemical burns.

Best Practices

  • Liquid Feed: Fast acting but short lived (2-4 weeks). Great for pots, hanging baskets, and quick green-ups.
  • Granular Feed: Slow release (8-12 weeks). Needs rain or watering-in to activate. Best for lawns and beds.
  • Mulching: Applying compost or manure feeds the soil slowly over months and improves water retention.
  • Environmental: Never apply before a storm. Runoff causes algae blooms in local rivers.