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Here is a question for all....I have brought in several of my less than hardy palms. I have noticed over the last few days that 2 of them, the soil reaks of ammonia. It is so strong. Its just the soil....I am wondering if anyone knows whats up. Any help??
Posted : 03/11/2007 1:46 pm
Sounds like the neighborhood cats may have been making use of your containers......... 😐
I would try running lots of water through the containers/potting medium to get rid of whatever it is.
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Posted : 03/11/2007 2:17 pm
Have you used a high Nitrogen fertilzer recently?
Cheers, Barrie.
Posted : 03/11/2007 9:00 pm
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I did just use a fert a few days ago yes. I am not sure how strong the nitrogen is in it. Could that be it?? It stinks.
Posted : 04/11/2007 7:20 am
Nitogen can do that. Hopefully you didn't use too much. Leaching the soil like Steve said should help.
Dean
Dean
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Posted : 04/11/2007 9:52 am
And/or maybe scratch some horticultural charcoal into the top inch of soil?
Among other things, charcoal is used to keep terrariums sweet smelling.
Barb
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Posted : 04/11/2007 1:24 pm
