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Old 07-05-2008, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by SimonCole View Post
Remember that as soon as the rain gets on it, you loose the potassium (potash).
but doesn't a nutrient (potash) have to be soluble in order for a plant to absorb it?
Washing OFF the soil might be bad, but being watered INTO the soil must be good, no?
Am I barking up the wrong peastick?
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