Be careful as fish emulsion will cause a buildup that is toxic to maples over time. It should really only be used once or twice in the spring if you are using it. Even that, you need to be careful not to overpush with it
Great video. Im gonna try the micromax cause all i do is bonsai and potted plants. As for mycorrhizae do be carefull ive been told when applying systemic fungicides make sure it doesnt have benomyl and aliette cause that will kill the mycorrhizae dead. Mycorrhizae is a funny thing cause ive read diff things on it in books and also heard its very beneficial for plants like junipers and pines. Maybe they tend to need it more than maples idk. THEN i just took out my book modern bonsai practice by larry morton and he says mycorrhizae are killed with a pinch of nitrogen fert in the form of ammonium nitrate. So i try not to get hung up on the mycorrhizae thing anymore. Crazy book though. It brings to light alot of horticultural myths and facts on horticulture directed toward bonsai and plants in general
I have several potted maples. Most are in 2-3 gallon ceramic containers. What is the appropriate amount of 10-10-10 to use? I know standard 10-10-10 is not slow release, so I don’t want to over fertilize.
@@GreggCaputo I use the rule of thumb of whatever the instructions say, minus 20%. That’s a good way to make sure it’s going to have some effect but not apply too much. Read the instructions carefully, they should tell you how much to apply for what size container you have, or what size plant. It should also tell you how to apply it to the soil. For example “mix into the top 2” if soil” or something like that. Follow those instructions precisely but apply a little less than the instructions. Don’t apply after May, as not to delay the entry of the tree into necessary and needed dormancy.
What does the application rate of micromax look like for a single container (1-3 gal tree)? They give a square footage application rate but not sure what that really looks like for a single plant
@@scoob1997 If you’re using Micromax Micronutrients specifically, there is an area (plants in the ground) AND a volume application rate, and it is this: The application rate depends on the volume or area of the mix. For example, the rate for incorporating into soil is 1 ounce per cubic foot, or 3 pounds per 100 square feet. For volume, which is single trees in containers, the rate is 1oz per cubic foot. 1 cubic ft ≈ 7.5 gallons. 1oz ≈ 30grams. So, we want to break oz down to smaller units so we can get an amount per gallon. 30grams / 7.5gallons = 4grams per gallon. 1gal = 4g, 2gal = 8g, 3gal = 12g. Get a small scale, weigh out your amounts, and mix it in with your soil. 👍
I have several potted maples. Most are in 2-3 gallon ceramic containers. What is the appropriate amount of 10-10-10 to use? I know standard 10-10-10 is not slow release, so I don’t want to over fertilize.
Haha, “It’s a mixed bag.” NPK
came here to post the same thing! haha
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Thanks Tim! Great information!!
Thank you for the information. It will help a lot!
I had great results with 10 10 10 in early Spring and Neptune Harvest fish emulsion once a week in summer.
Be careful as fish emulsion will cause a buildup that is toxic to maples over time. It should really only be used once or twice in the spring if you are using it. Even that, you need to be careful not to overpush with it
We use Osmocote 5-6 months in our nursery. Its a 15-9-12 fertilizer with 2% magnesium and a bunch of spore elements. Once in April and that's it.
How often should micromax and miccoriza be added for containers
great info. I think he meant accelerate growth, not exacerbate!
Great video. Im gonna try the micromax cause all i do is bonsai and potted plants. As for mycorrhizae do be carefull ive been told when applying systemic fungicides make sure it doesnt have benomyl and aliette cause that will kill the mycorrhizae dead. Mycorrhizae is a funny thing cause ive read diff things on it in books and also heard its very beneficial for plants like junipers and pines. Maybe they tend to need it more than maples idk. THEN i just took out my book modern bonsai practice by larry morton and he says mycorrhizae are killed with a pinch of nitrogen fert in the form of ammonium nitrate. So i try not to get hung up on the mycorrhizae thing anymore. Crazy book though. It brings to light alot of horticultural myths and facts on horticulture directed toward bonsai and plants in general
Anyone have a recommendation on where I could get Micromax? I did a quick search and only found a couple options for 50lb bags. Thanks!
I have several potted maples. Most are in 2-3 gallon ceramic containers. What is the appropriate amount of 10-10-10 to use? I know standard 10-10-10 is not slow release, so I don’t want to over fertilize.
@@GreggCaputo I use the rule of thumb of whatever the instructions say, minus 20%. That’s a good way to make sure it’s going to have some effect but not apply too much. Read the instructions carefully, they should tell you how much to apply for what size container you have, or what size plant. It should also tell you how to apply it to the soil. For example “mix into the top 2” if soil” or something like that. Follow those instructions precisely but apply a little less than the instructions. Don’t apply after May, as not to delay the entry of the tree into necessary and needed dormancy.
Hi! What is your opinion about using dried coffee grounds as fertilizer for JMs? Thank you
Not good for maples and it can effect the Ph to much
What does the application rate of micromax look like for a single container (1-3 gal tree)? They give a square footage application rate but not sure what that really looks like for a single plant
Good question id like to know too if thats the case
@@scoob1997 If you’re using Micromax Micronutrients specifically, there is an area (plants in the ground) AND a volume application rate, and it is this:
The application rate depends on the volume or area of the mix. For example, the rate for incorporating into soil is 1 ounce per cubic foot, or 3 pounds per 100 square feet. For volume, which is single trees in containers, the rate is 1oz per cubic foot. 1 cubic ft ≈ 7.5 gallons. 1oz ≈ 30grams. So, we want to break oz down to smaller units so we can get an amount per gallon. 30grams / 7.5gallons = 4grams per gallon. 1gal = 4g, 2gal = 8g, 3gal = 12g. Get a small scale, weigh out your amounts, and mix it in with your soil. 👍
I have several potted maples. Most are in 2-3 gallon ceramic containers. What is the appropriate amount of 10-10-10 to use? I know standard 10-10-10 is not slow release, so I don’t want to over fertilize.