Tulsi

June 12, 2006

On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 06:13 +0100, Bhakti Visrambha Madhava Swami <

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> I see that when re-potting, transplant shock powder is great to stimulate

> root growth, esp when you remove 1/3rd of the dirt around the root ball,

> yet

> this devotee can't get it in FInland. I'd hope they'd be able to find some

> alternative. I suggested seaweed powder extract, but I wasn't sure about

> it,

> having not tried it. it also looks like "rootone" will work. what is your

> oppinion and suggestion? if I could find a good "transplant shock powder"

> advertised on the web I could tell devotees just to buy it there. any

> links.

I've always used Plant Vitamin B1, and/or Rootone, or something like it.

Rootone and its kind is supposed to have hormones that stimulate root

growth. More recently, I've found articles showing that fertilizer with a

plenty of phosphates probably is more effective, which makes sense because

strong root systems is a benefit of phosphates in the soil.

I think the other advice makes sense to me. I know that I probably often mix

my potting soil a little too porously, because Tulasi starts to wilt if she

hasn't had rain or watering for two days. I'm going to add more topsoil next

time I transplant or repot (which will be soon). I like rotted cow manure,

period. Always have. Lots of manure in the mix, and frequent feedings with

manure tea. I also like seaweed extract, although I haven't used it for a

while. It is on my shopping list, though, when I get a little money.

I also love common sense with regard to Tulasi's care. That's something

Govinda dasi and I would always try to share when we got letters in the

early '70s.

Yours in service,

Babhru

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