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I didn't use good soil and now my vegetables are sad. How can I improve my soil mid-season?

I was in a hurry this year, and I planted my veggie starts in the containers on my balcony without dumping out last year's potting soil and mixing in compost. I am paying the price now - the plants are definitely NOT flourishing. I have been putting fertilizer on, but it doesn't seem to make much difference. Is there anything I can do mid-season, or should I just admit defeat and mix in the compost/add new potting soil before planting fall crops?

squiffalicious asked in Edibles & Herbs 10 months ago | Report

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    Isn't that amazing, what a difference a little compost makes? It's like a biology experiment...but on your poor veggies. Alas. There is no harm in amending now, doing a little compost-mix-in on the surface of your soil. That could help. As well, foliar sprays get food directly to your ailing plants, when you spray it on their leaves (on an overcast day, or in early a.m., so the sun does not burn) the food goes straight to the plant, no soil nutrient exchange involved. So I would recommend either a maxicrop something from the store mixed with water, or some good old fashioned compost tea from yuor kitchen scraps (boil in water and extract) in a spray bottle. That oughta hold em over til the fall.

    Sarah Cassidy answered in Edibles & Herbs 10 months ago | Report
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