-10-10 fertilizer in before planting, corn is a heavy feeder and needs proper fertilization. Plant seeds one inch deep, every 2-3 inches, and thin to one every 12 inches. When it is about knee high, or just beginning to tassel,... (2 replies, last updated by James Cristinian April 30, 2009)

It sounds like the plant might have a nitrogen deficiency. Try giving it a little bit of liquid fertilizer. A primer on fertilizer, if you need one: Their strength is measured by 3 numbers. So you’ll see something like... (5 replies, last updated by mudster June 10, 2009)

not fertilize basil heavily. Too much nitrogen causes lush growth but low flavor in the leaves. Too much phosphorus encourages flower and seed production. (5 replies, last updated by Zeldog September 4, 2009)

Yellowing leaves are often a sign of nitrogen deficiency. Plants in pots are particularly susceptible, because whatever nutrients/fertilizer was there gets washed away when you water, and there’s no way for it to replenish... (6 replies, last updated by choctastic July 16, 2009)

Quite right, as usual, Sam. Roses need fertilizer in the ratio of 1 – 2 – 1. That is 1 part Nitrogen, 2 parts Phosphorus, 1 part Potassium. Without over fertilizing plants, banana skins add the necessary phosphorus... (11 replies, last updated by MarkC December 27, 2008)

ok, all re-users – what proportion old soil to your additions? If using chicken manure, how old is the manure? During the growing season, how often do you fertilize and what do you use? (20 replies, last updated by Fritter May 9, 2009)

If your pond is having an algae problem, then you are most likely having an excess nitrogen issue. I don’t know how large your pond is or what organisms are in it, but issues like runoff or excess feeding are the usual... (9 replies, last updated by jlgarret September 14, 2009)

if artificial nitrogenous fertilizers suddenly disappeared is inane. Clearly global populations have grown whenever agricultural innovations have permitted such spurts, and had innovative fertilizers not been introduced, the... (11 replies, last updated by Brandon Nelson June 10, 2002)

being discussed was planted in the 1950’s. Trees are fertilized in October since it takes 3 – 4 months for the nitrogen in the fertilizer to take effect. Charlie stressed the importance of fertilizing cherry trees to... (3 replies, last updated by jsp70 September 5, 2009)

Little Gem and some other varieties a try. I also hope to put in some desert heirloom peas (shelling type) and some snap peas. We had great success with fava beans (which are great nitrogen fixers), so I’m definitely... (12 replies, last updated by hohokam October 6, 2009)

needed: early season pests are defoliators that make the crop look bad but don’t harm yield; and if not sprayed, natural preditors will get rid of later-season pests. Farmers, however, use nitrogen fertilizers because... (26 replies, last updated by Sam Fujisaka April 13, 2007)

the beds a lot. We have had cool weather (even some snow). I am in Zone 3. This is our second year with the garden. We added a lot of compost to it this year. No fertilizer though. (6 replies, last updated by Karen_Schaffer May 29, 2009)

of the United States where it can be grown successfully. Nitrogen fertilization is sometimes used on grass to boost quantity produced as well as protein content. Since all proteins use amino acids, which contain nitrogen, as... (59 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong August 8, 2009)

I heard that it has something to do with not having enough calcium. My father in law usually tosses some powdered milk into his fertilizer for this reason. I’m trying it this year (a couple of tablespoons per plant), but it... (10 replies, last updated by Uncle Bob June 13, 2009)

as instructed. Now: do I fertilize to get another decent crop? Just wait it out? Do the herbs in mixed pots like this compete too much with the lettuces for another flush of leaves? My lettuce gardening past involved many rows of... (9 replies, last updated by somervilleoldtimer June 20, 2009)