Figgerlickinggood
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@TorontoJoe I’m going to get those soft cal pellets you posted about from the Tractor Supply store tomorrow. I did some research and it seems besides tomatoes peppers like calcium and sulfur too.
Calcium pellets
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Figgerlickinggood
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TorontoJoe
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I started using a bit on the fig trees this season. Nothing to report back yet.
On my fig trees this year, I've used gypsum and some other minerals in a mix I learned from @RosyPosy - so far, no issues. Results are unknown until I get some ripe fruit. (Or if I don't get any!) But so far, no major issues.
@Darren I think oyster products were mentioned in this thread. https://figfanatic.com/threads/homemade-potting-mix.4564/?referrer=1282
No no, happy to help. I just don't have any experience with the product. Wanted to point you to people who might!
Charlie Dodgson
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Check the Ca levels in your water supply before spending money on Ca products. Low Ca might not be the reason for symptoms you observe.
TorontoJoe
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Nothing wrong with Oyster products. Probably good for condition soil longer term. If you do need calcium quickly, I think it takes some time to break down. Oysters are Calcium Carbonate. Good stuff but takes a long time to break down and become available to plants. If you know your plants need it in the short term due to a deficiency, Calcium Nitrate is pretty easy to find. It's water soluble and available to the plants to uptake. I know my water is very shy on calcium so I do use this in my drip system. That said, it is synthetic if that's important to you.... If you build good soil over time with good amendments like oyster, shellfish, gypsum etc, you probably don't need it. But if you're starting with a fresh bag of potting mix and none is in your water.... it's something to consider.
It's a lot cheaper in giant bags but a little goes a long way.
www.hollandindustry.com
It's a lot cheaper in giant bags but a little goes a long way.
HollandBasics Calcium Nitrate Grhse Mini Prill - Fast-Acting, Water-Soluble Formula - Boosts Calcium & Nitrogen Levels - Easy to Use - Versatile Application - 600g container - HollandBasics - Holland Industry
HollandBasics Calcium Nitrate Grhse Mini Prill - Fast-Acting, Water-Soluble Formula - Boosts Calcium & Nitrogen Levels - Easy to Use - Versatile Application - 600g container - Holland Industry
www.hollandindustry.com
Figgerlickinggood
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Nothing wrong with Oyster products. Probably good for condition soil longer term. If you do need calcium quickly, I think it takes some time to break down. Oysters are Calcium Carbonate. Good stuff but takes a long time to break down and become available to plants. If you know your plants need it in the short term due to a deficiency, Calcium Nitrate is pretty easy to find. It's water soluble and available to the plants to uptake. I know my water is very shy on calcium so I do use this in my drip system. That said, it is synthetic if that's important to you.... If you build good soil over time with good amendments like oyster, shellfish, gypsum etc, you probably don't need it. But if you're starting with a fresh bag of potting mix and none is in your water.... it's something to consider.
It's a lot cheaper in giant bags but a little goes a long way.
HollandBasics Calcium Nitrate Grhse Mini Prill - Fast-Acting, Water-Soluble Formula - Boosts Calcium & Nitrogen Levels - Easy to Use - Versatile Application - 600g container - HollandBasics - Holland Industry
HollandBasics Calcium Nitrate Grhse Mini Prill - Fast-Acting, Water-Soluble Formula - Boosts Calcium & Nitrogen Levels - Easy to Use - Versatile Application - 600g container - Holland Industry
Figgerlickinggood
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Joe looks like great stuff until I saw it only cost $12.00 to purchase but $47.05 to ship it. 
Is it shipping from Holland?
Is it shipping from Holland?
Charlie Dodgson
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I recommend you do not apply this as a supplement to figs.
TorontoJoe
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Until now I've mostly used it on my nightshades and it seems to have helped there. Blossom end rot seems to have disappeared
I was under the understanding that in small doses it won't lower PH enough to cause any issues. Is there a better way to deliver available calcium?
TorontoJoe
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@Charlie Dodgson
It's just big and heavy. I wouldn't have it if I wasn't near a Tractor Supply and able to pick it up.
Joe looks like great stuff until I saw it only cost $12.00 to purchase but $47.05 to ship it.
It's just big and heavy. I wouldn't have it if I wasn't near a Tractor Supply and able to pick it up.
TorontoJoe
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Calcium Citrate?