Gardenia — Week 1 settle-in (bio-recovery, no minerals)
Zone: Gardenia 'Radicans' (potted, majolica ceramic) · Stage: post-transplant-settle-in
Gentle bio-only spray to support root recovery without mineral stress. Do NOT spray within first 3 days of transplant — let roots reset first.
Products (4)
| # | Product | mL/L | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base-Line | 2.0 | fulvic gel — chelator + mild acidifier (helps acid-loving gardenia) |
| 2 | Fast-Line | 1.0 | carboxylic acid — reduce to 1.0 mL/L for sensitive new transplant; lowers pH |
| 3 | Alga-Line | 2.0 | Chlorella biostimulant — root recovery boost |
| 4 | Bacto-Line | 1.5 | Bacillus shield — last in tank, apply within 4h |
Intentionally excluded
any_minerals — First spray after transplant = bio-only. Mineral salts could stress unsettled roots.topraq-cu — Kills Bacto-Line; not needed.Apply day 7-10 post-transplant. Total ~6.5 mL/L. If foliage shows wilt or stress on day 3-5, delay spray.