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FOGGERS: The Fog System

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Can be used with foliar feeds, insecticides, fungicides, for winter freeze protection, hot weather cooling; refer to A83-622 Read More

FOLIAR FEEDING: Effective or Not?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Experiments show that a cattleya hybrid readily absorbed a trace chemical through the leaves which suggests other nutrients will also be absorbed; mid-morning is the best time to apply. AU82-107; A... Read More

FOOT-CANDLES READING: Gro-lux Fluorescent Tubes

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Multiply foot-candles by 2.18 for correct fc. reading under Gro-Lux when using photo-exposure meter readings under normal light. OD70-242 Read More

MAG AMP: In a Comparative Test This Proved Best

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Cymbidiums grown in a uniform mix separated into batches and fed with nine different fertilizers, including Aquasol, Fish Emulsion, Osmocote, etc., proved Magamp+K produced the most flower spikes. ... Read More

COLOR BREAK: From the Jungle

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Aphid-transmitted virus has been observed in cattleyas imported from tropical America. OIE86Sept-16 Read More

FOOT-CANDLES READING: Using Exposure Meter

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Set ASA at 10 and exposure at 1/100 second; hold the meter pointing at the center of clean white surface as closely as the smallest diameter of the surface(such as paper) casting no shadow and read... Read More

VIRUS: Persistence

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago When plant parts decay virus is disseminated into the environment; destroy the plant. OA84-112 Read More

ODONTOGLOSSUMS: Watering

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Water heavily all year round; give them as much or more in winter. A76-427 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Buds and Flowers with Pimples

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Red spider can enter the loosely encasing final sheath on the spike and can attack the buds just before their emergence; damage is noticed near flowering size; spray early or before spikes get a go... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Buds, Their Peculiar Twisting

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago When opening, petals have their edges curled inward; no sign of insects; this can be induced by high greenhouse temperatures, especially early in the morning and may be found more in the southeast ... Read More