feeding plugs??

Hi I have potted up various plugs in the greenhouse and was wondering if I should be feeding as well as watering or is it to soon?

Fiona

 

Great thank you Fiona

 

I'm debating foliar feeding mine with Maxicrop - more as a boost than a feed. Anyone got any views on that (i.e. in addition to relying on the nutrients in the MPC for the first few weeks ?)

 

I don't mollycoddle anything Kristen, I find the nutrients in the mpc enough to keep the plants growing until they are planted out or on. Let's face it unless the plants are going into pots/planters outside they are unlikely to be given/fed all these extras when they are in the ground, so why feed these young plants now when there's a risk they might stall when planted out because the 'extras' have been stopped. My way of looking at it is...if the plants can't survive well outside on their own then they shouldn't be planted or growing there in the first place. I make a point of choosing plants that are comfortable in my soil and surroundings.

 

My reasoning is to make the plants as healthy as possible, then they are more likely to be able to cope and to achieve their maximum potential. I'm after "health" rather than "feeding" per se. The Maxicrop site says "Plant Growth Stimulant - Pure liquid seaweed extract, widely proven in scientific research. Stimulates germination, rooting and establishment from seed to mature plant. Improves natural plant health and the ability to withstand environmental stress"

I've got two trays of some varieties (that germinated better than expected!) I think I'll try half and half and see if I can see any difference later in the season.