Question

Right.  do you put plant food on seeds and bulbs when you first pot them ?Right. do you put plant food on seeds and bulbs when you first pot them ?  

Answer 1

Ooops I just did today with tomato seeds will it damage them xx

Comments

Try it with chillis , peppers etc . The cropping regime of commercial varieties doesnt always suit us amateurs . they want a product that can be harvested all in one pass. We on the other hand like sporadic ripening so we can pick and choose the ultimate moment of peak perfection . home grown takes some beatinh

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@predate7984 I love growing my own stuff just not very good at it my faves are strawberry and piccolo tomatos but gunna try sugar snap peas this year too for my stir Frys I love them

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There is a mangetout pea . grows to about 5ft with two tone blue/purple flowers . when it gets ripe the whole pod puffs up . sweet an crunchy . it looks good and tastes good too . Its a French variety available on line "carouby de maussane snow pea . and if you like the taste choose the biggest baddest handsome pods and save the peas for planting next time . see how it works . easy peasy

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@predate7984 I've had these but when I buy them in shops there always flat not big and puffed up why is this ? I do like them so would try these too

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@rafferty you don't even have to pick the seeds out slice a tomato into half inch slices full a pot with soil lay them down like you are making a mud pizza then just cover them very lightly with just enough soil just to cover them lightly so you cant see them no more water well then place somewhere sunny & warm it takes about 3 to 5 weeks for them to start growing only if its warm enough for them to grow if its too cold for them they wont grow but this does works

Answer 2

No, the seed contains enough energy to germinate a seedling.  

Answer 3

All you need to do is provide a growing medium, warmth and light.  

Answer 4

I believe it can actually do more damage than good

Answer 5

Thanks everyone.  

Answer 6

No.  

Answer 7

I wouldnt think so

Answer 8

No it will burn them it would be best when they are growing or you can get a liquid feed you add to water or use miracle grow compost ♥️

Answer 9

No they are only seeds

Answer 10

Depends, not for seeds but bulbs can benefit, things like alliums get most of their nutrition from the soil itself so will benefit from this being as rich as possible.  

Answer 11

No. Seeds have all the food they need to start. When they are established they might need a light feed but a good compst should be enough.  

Answer 12

Seeds don't need feed if you use the proper seed compost, it's worth starting of on the best.  

Comments

Just use multipurpose and cut 50/50 with perlite or vermiculite . pot on with full strength compost . too rich initial compost produces a plant crying out to be chomped by sweet sap suckers

Answer 13

No, if you use seed compost there are enough feed & minerals in the soil.  

Answer 14

NO NO NO  

Answer 15

Big no! Sometimes it can scorch and kill them. The compost should have the correct nutrient mix. Use seed compost.