Maximum Yield USA 2012 September | Page 166

Feeding for Flavor by Casey Jones Fraser When fruits have a complex, layered flavor, you know the grower finally got it right. Here’s how to do it in your own garden... Every good grower wants to get the best possible flavor out of their hard-earned harvests. Some might try adding carbohydrates to their nutrient recipe—that’s a pretty good idea, but flavor and aromas are built by much more than just carbohydrates. Let’s take it step by step and learn all of the treats available to build phenomenal flavors in plants. 164 Maximum Yield USA | September 2012