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BIB rookie member
Join Date: May-2004
Location: Bay Area, Ca
Country: US
Posts: 480
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Mike,
A few of my JBP's had small to non-existent candles this year, and I think I figured it out. They were the ones I hadn't fed with my pellets. My soil mix is simple for my pines, and just about everything I have...akadama/pumice/lava rock. With all the rain we had this year (and I know you know what I mean), there were no nutrients for the trees to draw from for strength. I recommend feeding heavy now!!! as this growing season is about 8-10 weeks shorter than last year. I have candles forming now on the aforementioned trees, and all appears to be well again. Good luck with them.
Scott
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