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Germany (Bavaria)

Hi all,
hope I will pose my question in the right way...not so easy in english...lol!

What do you thing about using an urea nitrogen solution in the first couple weeks of growth to get bigger plants before the fruit will be set?
I know that nitrogen can be taken in through the leaves, especially ammonium nitrogen and that it may have numerous beneficial effects on the plant growth. Would like to spray a very low concentrated solution in order to avoid burning the leaves.
Any experiences out there?
Any negative effects? For example the influence on development of females?
What about using a small amount of urea in combination with calcium all the season?

Thanks!
Raimund

2/16/2008 2:09:56 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Early in the season it is common to use Urea or Calcium Nitrate to get the vine growing. We stop Nitrogen 2-3 weeks before flowering so that it doesn't upset fruit setting.

Lower chloride forms of urea (low biuret) are preferable so as to not cause burning. High salt nitrogen forms can upset the mycorrhyza & other beneficial soil organisms as well as potential leaf & root damage.

2/16/2008 11:39:06 PM

Columbus,ohio

I wouldn't do it

6/17/2008 1:21:25 AM