i am not sure if the doze is exactly 1/2 the strength but i am positive that i gave them about the same amout of miracle grow each week. i have been giving them the same amount for about 2 months so i will try increasing the amount that i give them. i havent watered them in two days and they are still looking really healthy and bright green. i have also been giving them a good shaking in the morning when i go outside nothing big that will hurt the plant. my friend told me to use gatorade powder and mix it in water and give them about one gallon of water a week with a little gatorade powder mixed in to hydrate the plant. i was wondering if this would help at all? or i have also heard of carbonated water because it helps to get oxygen to the roots? i too have also heard that miracle grow isnt the best plant food so i will be getting a new one soon and see how that works.

to answer your question aaron they were in small pots about 2 and half gallons until about three weeks ago. i then planted them into the grounbd about three weeks ago and the roots were pot bound as expected. they have grown about a foot maybe more since i have put them in the ground. there is nothing wrong with the plants they look very heathly and green and are growing fine they are just not as strong as i would like them to be. i will get some pictures up tomorrow or later today.