Hokkaido fertilizer

[Marty007]

Hey all
Thought i would get a jump on my question asking. So i asked last year about hokkaido pumpkins because i was getting loads of pumpkins but only 1 was growing to maturity obviously not enough nutrients in the soil. Only growing in 60 litre pots so i would say i need more or better fertiliser. Last year i was only using bog standard fruit and veg fertilizer, pollination was not a problem always did it myself and they grew the problem was there would always be a alpha pumkin and the rest died eventually.
which fertilizer would you guys recommend
thanks in advance

 

[headfullofbees]

Definitely a seaweed/comfrey mix tea, which has enough nitrogen to keep the plants happy, and a blend of minerals and nutrients fantastic for any for any fruiting plant.

Comfrey is higher in nitrogen than seaweed, so for first growth, it would be a wonderful idea to line the planting hole with some, as, since it contains little cellulose, it rots down quickly and coolly.

 

[Marty007]

thanks for the reply. bit of a novice when it comes to these things and i only have a small terrace so i need something which is easy and readily available. not even sure what that is even after i googled it lolol

 

[headfullofbees]

Natural plant feed - Comfrey Concentrate - Organic liquid fertiliser (1 litre): Amazon.co.uk: Garden & Outdoors

Doff 1L Liquid Seaweed Concentrated Multi-Purpose Feed: Amazon.co.uk: Garden & Outdoors

I harvest mine so pay nothing, but this will last years.

Use both, but at half strength each in your watering can.

 

[Marty007]

hey there
liquid seaweed is easy enough to get hold of here
but living in germany i can't find comfrey concentrate anywhere looked all over on amazon i just get option for massage creams lol. i had read about the NPK levels on here is this right. and if so is there an alternative to the comfrey. and what is the seaweed extract good for
N .Nitrogen promotes green growth, making for plenty of vines and leaves.
P .Once the flowers start to form, switch to a phosphorus-heavy fertilizer for plentiful blossoms.
K .When the actual pumpkins appear, use a potassium-rich fertilizer for healthy fruit