Fertilizing Seedlings, if yes, when?

mlm01 St. Louis, MO(Zone 5b) Jan 15, 2005

My tree seedlings (Japanese red maple and Amur maple) just got their first set of real leaves and some are working on their second.

I have some alaska startup fertilizer http://homeharvest.com/plantstarterfertilizer.htm and I was thinking of putting it in a spray bottle and feeding them a little.

Is this a good idea?

thanks for any advice,

Maureen

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Crasulady2 Valley Village, CA Jan 16, 2005

Feeding plants is always a good idea if they are growing. Don't feed dormant plants, and make sure you are giving them the correct food for the species. In a timely manner. Norma

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mlm01 St. Louis, MO(Zone 5b) Jan 16, 2005

Thanks Norma!

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jessamine Fort Wayne, IN(Zone 5a) Jan 18, 2005

In most cases you shouldn't feed seedlings until they have that second set of true leaves. The seed itself contains nutrients for the first couple of weeks. Jessamine

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