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)
| # | Product | mL/L | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base-Line | 2.0 | fulvic gel |
| 2 | Topraq-Mg | 2.0 | Mg — chlorophyll, bud color |
| 3 | Topraq-Zn | 1.0 | Zn — auxin precursor, bud differentiation |
| 4 | Topraq-B | 0.4 | B — REDUCED DOSE (gardenia-sensitive); ~8 drops/L max |
| 5 | Fast-Line | 1.5 | Carboxylic acid — uptake + acidifier |
| 6 | Alga-Line | 2.0 | Chlorella 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.