Timing the application of nutrients to perfection will maximise the impact of soil additions, fertilisers and tonics on your edible garden. The more we nourish and feed our soil, the healthier and more productive our plants will grow.
Liquid fertilisers are a fast way to feed and nourish your plants and soil, as they are quickly absorbed by roots and leaves. Rock dust is a mineral fertiliser, filled with essential nutrients that encourage plants to flourish.
We recommend following a fertiliser plan to see the best impacts from soil additions. The following Perth fertiliser plan has been formulated by the expert team at Soil Dynamics to ensure best results in your edible garden.
Perth Fertiliser Planner
New Plantings
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Product name |
Veggie gardens and flower beds |
Trees |
Indoor plants |
Natives |
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Rock dust fertiliser |
250gm per sqm (1-2 handfuls) |
1-2 kg up to 5kg in potting hole |
1/2 to 1cup per 20lt potting mix |
250gm per sqm (1-2 handfuls) |
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NPK fertiliser |
for root veggies also apply 250gm per sqm |
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Seaweed fertiliser |
Water in with 20-40ml per 9lt watering can |
Water in with 20-40ml per 9lt watering can |
Water in with 20-40ml per 9lt watering can |
Water in with 20-40ml per 9lt watering can |
|
Fish hydrolysate |
Start on week 2 below | Start on week 2 below | Start on week 2 below | Start on week 2 below |
|
Potassium humate fertiliser |
Start on week 2 below | Start on week 2 below | Start on week 2 below | Start on week 2 below |
| Regenerate Elixir | Start on week 2 below | Start on week 2 below | Start on week 2 below | Start on week 2 below |
Month One and Month Three
General Maintenance Soil Drench
| Fertiliser Product Name | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | ||
| Happy Gut Tonic |
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| The Protein Shake | 45-60ml per 9lt | 45-60ml per 9lt | ||||
| Jurassic Juice | 10-20ml per 9lt | |||||
| Regenerate Elixir | 60-100ml per 9lt |
Month Two
General Maintenance Soil Drench
| Fertiliser Product Name | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
| Happy Gut Tonic | 20-40ml per 9lt | 20-40ml per 9lt | ||
| The Protein Shake | 45-60ml per 9lt | 45-60ml per 9lt | ||
| Jurassic Juice | 10-20ml per 9lt | |||
| Regenerate Elixir | 60-100ml per 9lt |
Top Tips for Using Natural Fertilisers in Perth
Apply Nutrient Rock Star at budburst and first flower around the drip line and water in well.
Ideally, apply Growing Goodness at fruiting and first bloom. If you want to increase yields, Growing Goodness is perfect, especially for larger feeders such as citrus, avocados, roses, and lawns.
In alkaline soil conditions increase the rate of application for The Protein Shake to 180 ml per 9lt as its maintenance rate.
For any stressed plants, increase the application rate as per application rate on labels.
Information courtesy of Soil Dynamics
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