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I have seen people reccomend against fertilizing after repotting so not to burn the roots and that makes some sense when using inorganic chemical fertilizers. My question however is why not feed with organics after repotting?

It has always been my understanding that the trees only use the nutrients from the organics as they need them and as they break down. I have also read time and time again that it is almost impossible to burn roots with organics.

So what is the logical explanation for people reccomending against using organic fertilizer right after repotting?

1-May-2004	#1
BonsaiBen bonsaiTALK Craftsman Join Date: Apr-2004 Location: NYC Country: USA USDA Zone: Zone 7 AHS Heat Zone: 5 Posts: 83	Why Not Use Organic Fertilizer After Repotting? I have seen people reccomend against fertilizing after repotting so not to burn the roots and that makes some sense when using inorganic chemical fertilizers. My question however is why not feed with organics after repotting? It has always been my understanding that the trees only use the nutrients from the organics as they need them and as they break down. I have also read time and time again that it is almost impossible to burn roots with organics. So what is the logical explanation for people reccomending against using organic fertilizer right after repotting?

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