I think the compost I'm using is 1-1-1, just cheap shit (literally) from agway. The package says 'composted cow manure with humus' and it is $2.50 for 40 pounds.
You know, part fo the problems with overferting come from salt buildup and the chemicals in the fertilizer interacting. There is a chemical in compost that helps prevent unwanted chemical interactions. PLUS if you are running enough perlite, you can flush very easily, so and buildups you have will be easier to clear.
Also if you see signs of burn, back off on your fertilizer- same proportions, but add more water so the dilution ends up weaker.
stinkyattic Reviewed by stinkyattic on . HELP!! Dying, Curling Leaves. Help me save them!!! Hi there everyone. Im a new user here, and Ive been having a very rough time with these plants. They were started outside, and have been doing quite fine for the first month or so of their lives. Now however there is something seriously wrong that seems to be hitting one plant after another. It mainly seems to be affecting the top growth. The top set of large leaves beings to curl upward and downward at the same time, with the tips curling the most, in some cases curling in several loops Rating: 5