That does make me feel a little better. (the grow nuts for the first 1-2 weeks). Tnx.

By slow release you mean like the nut sticks? Or worm castings, fish emultion stuff? I tried treating my soil with guanno, worm castings, and fish emultion last year with disaterous results. In several different location, miles apart, animals were attracted to my plants. some were eaten, and others were completely uprooted. Something wanted to check out that smell and dug them up. it was a total failure, and yielded nothing. So i have been sticking with hydro nuts in water and that has done me well.

Also should i be doing any pruning at this point?