How effective are bloom booster fertilizers?
Bloom booster fertilizer formulations contain higher than the usual concentrations of phosphorus. Although some evidence exists that high levels of phosphorus do favor increased flower production, well documented, quantitative data is very hard to find. Why not contact the manufacturer to learn if better, private information is available? (01/05/04) Question: What’s causing the leaves of my potted marigolds to become pale and mottled? Answer: Red-spotted spider mite, a sucking pest, is the likely cause. This pest flourishes during hot, dry weather, living on the juices extracted from plant leaves and leaving a chlorophyll-free spot at each feeding site. Carefully wash the foliage of your plants with a strong stream of water, allow them to dry, and respray them with soapy water. Treat weekly to keep spider mite populations below injury levels. (08/04/03) Question: My petunias have become a messno nice flowers and foliage peppered with black dots. Why? Answer: Your petunias have an infes
