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26-Sep-2004	#1
Nathanp Bonsai Bushmen Join Date: Oct-2002 Location: Sydney Country: Australia USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 85	I need Crab apple growing advise What is the best meduim to grow Crab`s in and what fertilizer makes them grow quick any tips for me please. I will post a pic of my Crab soon. All Crab pics welcome. Thanks to all replys __________________ Nath Visit > naffo.tk Last edited by Nathanp : 26-Sep-2004 at 08:31 PM. Reason: miss spell

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Originally Posted by Nathanp

What is the best meduim to grow Crab`s in and what fertilizer makes them grow quick any tips for me please.

I will post a pic of my Crab soon.

All Crab pics welcome.

Thanks to all replys

Well, Nathanp, that really depends on what exactly you mean by "best." If you want them to grow "quick," I would put them in the ground and not use any mix at all.

Most all fruit trees will do quite well in 100% unfired (soft) akadama with organic fertilizer cake.

Regards,

Matt

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1-Oct-2004	#3
mjj666 bonsaiTALK Craftsman Join Date: Apr-2002 Location: Near Taunton Country: Somersetshire England UK Posts: 86	Crab Apple soil Here in the SouthWest of the UK I find that my crabs like a free draining soil and hate being dry for anything more than a few moments during the Summer, best results thus far have been acadama 65% Kyodama 15-20% and topped up with one of those bags of general soil at a Nursery, I add some frit and various other trace elements at the same time, the main trick is to ensure free draining (hmmm thats never been said before, I bet!!) soil but one that is retentive of general moisture to keep the tree happy. Good Luck Mike

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