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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)

#ProductmL/LRole
1Base-Line2.0fulvic gel — chelator + mild acidifier (helps acid-loving gardenia)
2Fast-Line1.0carboxylic acid — reduce to 1.0 mL/L for sensitive new transplant; lowers pH
3Alga-Line2.0Chlorella biostimulant — root recovery boost
4Bacto-Line1.5Bacillus 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.