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RE: Do we need Boron in our Gardens/Body
Some gardens do need boron. It is one of the nutrients that leaches out readily. But I would suggest not putting it down if you've not done a soil test that indicates it is needed.
I speak from experience. I thought my celery seedlings would benefit from boron, so I added a very small amount to their drench feeding. Well, they are VERY unhappy campers. :((
So I'd be careful using boron in the garden without some sort of knowledge of what is, or is not, there already....
Edit: 3rd reading of this indicated I was not clear. The seedlings were still in pots, not planted. I do soil testing and add the correct amount to the gardens of boron and other micronutrients. But these seedlings had not been planted yet, so no soil test...
Thank you for your comments based on your experience! I guess taking a sample will not be a bad idea.