Granular fertilizer in containers

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    The Early Bushman Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi,

    Does anyone have any handy rule of thumb for feeding container plants with granular feeds? I have bought growmore and it only gives measurements for meter squared applications.
     
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    Well, I guess it all depends on the size of the container and what plant is in it, EB. I have around 45 to 60 containers of different size scattered around the garden and now use only liquid feed for all feeding......but that is only personal preference. When I did use granular feed I just put a very light sprinkling onto the compost and then a gentle water.:dunno::snorky:
     
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      I use Growmore in containers for a spring feed . As above just a light sprinkling is OK - then lightly work it in with the point of a trowel .
       
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