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When to fertilize?

Avocado    Morehead City, NC

I have successfully rooted avocado seeds. My only potted one is 18" tall. Leaves are turning brown on tips, new leaves on top are fine. When should I fertilize? What type?


Posted by: Linda (1 point) Linda
Posted: February 23, 2016




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Browning of leaf tips may occur due to various reasons.

1. Accumulation of excess salt near root tip due poor drainage in the pot.
2. Severe fluctuation in water like too little or excess.
3. Also it may be due to magnesium deficiency.

In first and second case it is commonly called as tipburn.
It is very difficult to diagnose the problem with out images. Please upload some photos.

Also see our earlier posting on tipburn for more information.
https://www.plantvillage.org/posts/26...


Posted by: Dr. Ravishankar Narayana (15 points) Dr. Ravishankar Narayana
Posted: February 23, 2016




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