Byron: Rudolph Steiner would disagree with the contention that only the roots absorb nutrition... And if you look at a bottle of fish emulsion, it specifically notes to pour it over the leaves. Other than that disagreement - I appreciate all the info you forwarded! R. -- Robert Farr The Chile Man: ALL Natural Hot Sauce (540) 668-7160 www.chileman.com (that's "chile" with an "e")