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Soil smelling like ammonia
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 10:46 am
by Arctic Palm
Here is a question for all....I have brought in several of my less than hardy palms. I have noticed over the last few days that 2 of them, the soil reaks of ammonia. It is so strong. Its just the soil....I am wondering if anyone knows whats up. Any help??
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 11:17 am
by Knnn
Sounds like the neighborhood cats may have been making use of your containers.........
I would try running lots of water through the containers/potting medium to get rid of whatever it is.
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 6:00 pm
by Barrie
Have you used a high Nitrogen fertilzer recently?
Cheers, Barrie.
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 4:20 am
by Arctic Palm
I did just use a fert a few days ago yes. I am not sure how strong the nitrogen is in it. Could that be it?? It stinks.
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:52 am
by Dean W.
Nitogen can do that. Hopefully you didn't use too much. Leaching the soil like Steve said should help.
Dean
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 10:24 am
by lucky1
And/or maybe scratch some horticultural charcoal into the top inch of soil?
Among other things, charcoal is used to keep terrariums sweet smelling.
Barb