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The Fearless Gardener - Stay Green - It's Easy


A number of deficiencies caused by different variables can commonly lead to chlorosis (yellowing, usually starting in new shoots or older leaves.) Also, variations in the nutrient profile such as higher phosphorus in the heavy fruit load stage of growth can make the iron less available causing deficiencies and symptoms. The importance of keeping the leaves healthy and green throughout their growing cycle can make a dramatic difference in flower and vegetable production.

The great news is that it is easy to keep your plants healthy and green. By using a foliar spray of professional quality nitrogen, magnesium and iron formula rapid results can be seen in just two days with one application. Its best to purchase a thick professional concentrate. Shake well before using and dissolve one to two teaspoons per liter of water and spray right on the yellowed leaves. Avoid use before rain or in direct light. This will quickly cure moderate deficiency symptoms. For acute deficiency symptoms caused by toxicity and nutrient lockout. A first Aid program should be immediately administered.

Step 1)
Leach the plants roots and growing medium. For best result use a professional leaching agent to thoroughly leach away metals, calcium, sodium, chlorides, sulfates and many other compounds which can build up in the growing media.

Step 2)
Feed with 1/2 strength high quality complete plant food mix along with a high quality vitamin B-1 product.

Step 3)
Spray a professional stay green formula on the leaves. After 24hrs, spray the leaves with a quality vitamin B-1 product. Continue to use plant food at 1/2 strength until first signs of growth.