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Gardenia — Pre-bloom Mg-Zn-B (low B for sensitivity)

Zone: Gardenia 'Radicans' (potted, majolica ceramic) · Stage: pre-bloom-bud-swell

Push bud quality + flower count. B at 1/3 normal dose because gardenia is B-sensitive — overdose causes leaf-edge burn + bud drop.

Products (6)

#ProductmL/LRole
1Base-Line2.0fulvic gel
2Topraq-Mg2.0Mg — chlorophyll, bud color
3Topraq-Zn1.0Zn — auxin precursor, bud differentiation
4Topraq-B0.4B — REDUCED DOSE (gardenia-sensitive); ~8 drops/L max
5Fast-Line1.5Carboxylic acid — uptake + acidifier
6Alga-Line2.0Chlorella biostimulant

Intentionally excluded

bacto-line — Optional — can be added if applied within 4h of mixing.
topraq-ca — Sulfates in tank.
topraq-cu — NEVER pre-bloom on flowering plants — petal burn risk.

Apply when buds visible but green/closed. STOP if petals showing color. Total ~8.9 mL/L.