Rose Nourishment

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  • What is the exact nourishment that roses need or what does it take to grow roses using other forms such as orange juice, etc.?


  • Hi crashkfk... Orange Juice? I've been growing roses for quite a while and I haven't heard that one yet. Possibly coffee grounds? Have you done any searches already? If so, could you tell us where/what? By exact nourishment are you looking for a botanical description of chemicals needed for proper rose cultivation or would a 'description of rose growth' by an authoritative grower be more what you are seeking? Would the exact chemical content of "rose food" be what you want? Under "other forms" would that include hydroponics? I'm curious how much depth of information you are seeking because my roses have never been much of a problem. Two to three fertilizings a year is all I've ever had to do. -AI


  • Hi! I hope I'm in time to provide an answer. According to the rose sites I have gone to, 3 basic nutrients are needed by roses - Nitrogen, Phosporous and Potassium. These are basically gotten from the soil or fertilizer you use for them. A recommended rose feeding program starts with a high phosporous content, like 10-20-10 (following the order in which I mentioned the nutrients) ratio. Another set of “big 3” nutrients are hydrogen, oxygen and carbon. These are not provided through a fertilization program, but can be deprived by bad gardening practices, like poor soil mixture and infrequent watering. Secondary nutrients are sulfur, calcium and magnesium. They are used in lesser amounts than the above. Sulfur is usually derived from air pollution. A good magnesium feeding secret is the use of Epsom salts, 1/2 cup per plant. A high quality rose fertilizer provides all these nutrients. “Micronutrients are required only in very small amounts. These include iron, manganese, boron, zinc, copper, molybdenum and chlorine. They are usually sufficient in well-prepared soils, but can become bound up (unavailable to the plant) if the soil pH is above 7.0 or below 4.5.” - From the second URL below They also need: - minimum of 6 hours of sun a day - Plentry of water that is readily drained None though have mentioned orange juice. It’s not mentioned in any site I’ve looked over. Rose Fertilizing basics from Seattle Rose Society http://www.bmi.net/roseguy/fbnutr.html Heirloom Roses http://oldheirloomroses.com/nutrients.htm Search string: rose nutrients Hope this a rosy answer! techtor







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