Size of fertilizer bag misleads on quality says Penn State expert
University Park expert J. Robert Nuss of Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences warns that bag size and price do not indicate fertilizer value. He advises soil testing, choosing complete fertilizers with balanced N P K, and calculating actual nutrient pounds per bag to judge value.
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Budget-Smart Planting Advice Persuades Cautious Buyers
A horticulture expert counsels buyers to prioritize quality over quantity when purchasing fertilizer and soil amendments. He notes that larger bags with fewer nutrients may cost more in the long run and urges shoppers to consider long term value for healthier plants.
Herbs easy to grow in the state's climate
Penn State horticulture expert Peter Ferretti recommends common culinary herbs suitable for Pennsylvania, noting many are perennials or biennials and can overwinter indoors. He highlights basil varieties, chives, dill, marjoram, oregano, parsley, rosemary, and thyme, with tips on flavor, ornamental use, and selecting starter plants.
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Plant Growth and Light: The Darwin Experiment and Auxin
A practical indoor experiment shows beans bending toward light due to a plant hormone called auxin. The Darwins observed tips receiving light influence growth, leading to the idea that light direction steers stem curvature. Lessons: rotate sunlit plants every few days and beware herbicides like 2 4 D which mimic auxin and distort plants.
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