Growing spruces from seedlings

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  1. Lojza

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    I've bunch of Norway spruces in pots. I planted them about two years ago. They are doing fine. Except,- growing too tall but stem looks too thin and weak.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I'd guess the growing conditions are too shady, and/or the plants are also not exposed to the wind, which stimulates stem diameter growth.
     
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    You are right. I've replanted some of them to the open space (in the ground) and since last season, they look very healthy and strong.
     
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    I have one more question. I planted small seedlings of White spruce (about 10" tall) into pots. I used 10-15-10. So far, they established well. During this season, should I use some more fertilizer or just plain water?
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Depends on the weather (I'm assuming they're outdoors!). If you get a lot of heavy rain, that'll wash all the fertiliser out of the pots, and you'll need to add more.
     
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    Thanx. After they are established, should I use some fertilizer, during season or start to use it next year? I have fertilizer for evergreens 30-10-10 which I am using for older plants (4+ years)and it works very well.
     

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