Hey fellow gardeners! I've always been all about organic growing while working for a seed company, but now I'm diving into home gardening. For my indoor seed starting, I opted for synthetic 20-20-20 fertilizer to avoid the strong smells of kelp and fish emulsion lingering in my office for weeks. I'm planning to switch to organic slow-release options and fish emulsion once I move my plants outdoors. Has anyone experienced this conversion? Do you think plants will have a hard time transitioning from the quick nutrients of synthetics? I'd love any insights you could share! Thanks and happy gardening! 🙂
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You shouldn't see any withdrawal symptoms when switching! Your plants will actually be happier overall with organic nutrients in the long run.
No issues here! I've been using a mix of both types of fertilizers, and my outdoor plants are thriving. It definitely helps to have a strategy for transitioning.
I usually use a synthetic like Maxigrow for my seedlings indoors, then switch to an organic like Espoma when I plant them outside. Works like a charm!
Absolutely! As long as you're careful about how much synthetic you use, your approach seems solid.