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Rose Care for March
So You Think You Know Everything About Fertilizers?
Take this quiz to find out…
1) The three numbers you see on the front of your fertilizer package, such as 16-6-13 show the percentage of major nutrients in the formula in this order: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K).
2) Nitrogen is directly responsible for healthy green leaves. Phosphorus is essential for flower and fruit development. Potassium is a facilitator for Nitrogen and Phosphorus uptake.
3) The US is the largest producer and consumer of fertilizers in the world.
4) Healthy leaves equals more roses.
5) Roses only need fertilizer if they are not doing well.
6) Dried Blood is a great source of nitrogen and helps deter deer away from your roses.
7) All fertilizers have NPK in them.
8) If plants are showing signs of nutrient deficiency, liquid fertilizers are a great source to use since they are absorbed more quickly by the plant.
9) Witherspoon’s 2 in 1 Fertilizer (16-6-13) needs only to be applied once a year in March.
10) Magnesium Sulphate, also known as Epsom salts is harmful when applied to roses.
Answers
1) True
2) True
3) False. China is the largest producer and consumer of fertilizers in the world. The USA is second.
4) True. A rose plant’s energy to make flowers is manufactured by its leaves, healthy leaves mean more flowers. That is why it is important to have nitrogen in your fertilizer which helps stimulate dark green healthy foliage growth.
5) False. Roses are “heavy feeder” and need a well balanced feeding of fertilizer throughout the growing season of March through mid-September.
6) True. You can find Dried Blood fertilizer at Witherspoon Rose Culture.
7) False. Most fertilizers have NPK in them, but manufactures produce different grades for the many different types of plants. Witherspoon’s 2 in 1 fertilizer has a blend of 16-6-13.
8) True
9) True
10) False. Magnesium Sulphate is actually a rose enhancer that helps intensify flower color and increases production of new canes.
