Backyard Aquaponics
A place to discuss aquaponics

Hi Guys

I have (green Zebra, Cherry, and lemon boy) plants growing in my system.

The plants have grown really well BUT when the flowers open up they fall off a few days later - as though somebody has cut them off...

any theories as to why this is happening?

Sean

Could be heat, pollination, or a mineral deficiency like calcium or potassium.

How old/big are your plants? Often early flowers will drop as growth is going into plant and roots rather than fruit.

My guess is potassium or phosphorous deficiency.

Heat does it here in summer

Thanks Folks

We did go through somewhat of a heatwave last week.

I have now opened all the greenhouse doors and windows in the hope of attracting some pollinators

NOW

How do I increase potassium, phosphorus or calcium? can I just buy it or is there a more "organic" way to do it?

Thanks again for your help

Sean

You can bury banana skins in your grow beds they will release potassium as the break down, so im told