2006-08-26 11:28:16 · 7 answers · asked by tyronetruesdale2003 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
They do not. They bloom like gang busters without it. Mabe better with -- if that's possible.
2006-08-26 11:32:42 · answer #1 · answered by murphy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some nice advice above...
BUT learn about fertilizer as it is NOT all created the same.
Short speak all living things require fertilizer(food- well part of entire process) ANY fertilizer will have three numbers marked on it. The lower numbers safer(less likely to overdose or burn your plants)
Every living thing has different needs- some are more independent- some shy- oops wrong answer- but their needs ARE different. Some soil all ready to provide whats needed.
Remember the numbers(10-10-10) for example is a 'balanced'
fertilizer(all the numbers the same). These are great for generic
beginnings(new build and they've hauled off the topsoil).
However the second and third number can/will build up in your soil and start 'hurting' your plants. That is why testing is recommended when you're really having trouble or are farming for a living(waste not want not).
That first number is nitrogen. That's essential for growth/blooming. It is also readily broken down and/or consumed. So a 10-0-0 is usually what you need. Luckily its fairly easy to find a non'burning'(concentrated fertilizers- can be deadly whether manmade or the chicken variety) without having yourself or the kids do their business out there.
Plain gelatine is on your grocer's aisle and a box may seem expensive until you compare to fertilizer prices. That powder is
readily absorbable nitrogen that will 'boost' any flowering plant(except air plants- well that's another explanantion).
Just don't use at end of season when plants are getting into survive winter mode(it''ll boost 'em into new growth which is NOT what you want then). In door potted plants it is swell and you're not adding the other two which you most likely have sufficient amounts already. Just use when you mix OR you'll find it has 'gelled' in you watering can!
Hope this helps the impatiens PLUS!!!
2006-08-30 06:10:03 · answer #2 · answered by uncledad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Impatiens are pretty forgiving plants, easy to grow and quick to flower. They won't require fertilizer if your soil is rich, but if you find they slow down (which they'll start to do in a month or so, if you're in the middle of the US), you can give them a boost with a top dress fertilizer or, easier still, water with Miracle Gro or Peter's. Also, if your watering has been good, but the foliage starts to yellow, they're telling you they could use some feeding.
2006-08-26 12:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by bellgoebel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. They need fertile soil, so if you are growing them in soil that lacks nutrients, they would need additional fertilizer. Also, they grow fast and put a lot of energy into flowering, so they would probably appreciate a little shot of fertilizer now and then.
2006-08-26 12:28:01 · answer #4 · answered by sonomanona 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we use miracle grow I'm not sure this is what we use for the last 10 years it works
2006-08-26 12:02:15 · answer #5 · answered by buffywalnuts 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're annuals so they won't be back after the blooming season
Turn the soil before planting, water well and watch for burn spots.
Enjoy....
2006-08-26 11:47:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
just water when they need it thats all they require
2006-08-26 11:35:50 · answer #7 · answered by Elaine F 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋