Category: Culture

FERTILIZERS: Best for Cymbidiums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In an experiment in Southern California a balanced 20-20-20 produced 50% more spikes than 25-10-10 at the end of two years. OA84-78 Read More

FERTILIZERS: "bloom Booster"

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Application should alternate every two or three feedings in a mixed collection with one of high nitrogen but the frequency should be reduced for winter. A85-872 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Controlled Release Types

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Osmocote with nine months release rate is improved upon with an extra liquid fertilizer solution from Spring onward, especially if the seedlings had been placed in a larger pot size to begin. AU82-106 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Element Requirements for Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago N -- 50 ppm., P -- 50 ppm., K -- 50 ppm., plus Magnesium Sulphate -- 50 ppm. AU82-98 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Element Requirements for Most Other Than Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago N -- 100 ppm., P -- 20 ppm., K -- 75 ppm., Mg -- 25 ppm., Fe -- 8 ppm., Ca 50 to 200 ppm., Mn -- l ppm., Cu 0.025 ppm., Zn -- 0.2 ppm., B -- 0.025 ppm., Mo -- 0.001 ppm, and S -- 10 ppm. AU82-98 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Established Facts

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Orchids respond to added nutrients; slow growers get indigestion from too much; feed is best when they are growing. AU85(1)-37 Read More

FERTILIZERS: For Heavy Feeders

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Cymbidiums, lycastes, softcane dendrobiums, zygopetalums are among the heavy feeders and require more fertilizer. AU84-203 Read More

FERTILIZERS: For Low, Average or Good Light Conditions

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Peters' fertilizer bags have a table showing that in low light 1/4 tpg is recommended for growth; in medium light 1/2 tpg., and in good light 1 tpg. which is of seasonal importance. Peters. Read More

FERTILIZERS: Formulas and Their Meanings

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The purchased product marked 30-10-10 is a 3-to-one-to-one ratio of nitrogen to phosphorus to potassium. A86-815 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Granular Ones Liquify in Container

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They can still be used; to avoid the condition arising store it in a dry place in a tightly capped container. A82-487 Read More