Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago
It has been proven under .many conditions; so, how did the Victorians get by without them? A81-810
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FANS: When to Run, When to Shut Off?
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago
Run them 24 hours usually; they are needed most at night. A70-798
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FERTILIZERS: Established Facts
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago
Orchids respond to added nutrients; slow growers get indigestion from too much; feed is best when they are growing. AU85(1)-37
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FERTILIZERS: Fertilizers
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago
Higher rate produces fewer flowers = for cattleyas a 1 tpg weekly produces only 1 flower on many vigorous plants; a change to 1 tpg. monthly should improve flowering. A84-699
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FERTILIZERS: For Cymbidiums
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago
In a nutrient solution growth of hybrid plants was optimal with lOO ppm. nitrogen, 50 to lOO ppm. potassium and 25 ppm. of magnesium. OA79-127
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FERTILIZERS: For Flowering
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago
In Dendrobium nobile and its hybrids flowering is prolific if they are fed every three or four weeks while in active growth with low nitrogen and high phosphorous; from August to October feed 1/2 t...
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FERTILIZERS: Formulas, Their Meaning
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago
A 12-4-8 formula contains four times as much nutrients, in the same proportions, as a 3-1-2. A61-981
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FERTILIZERS: Granular Ones Liquify in Container
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 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
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FERTILIZERS: High-analysis Types
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago
A 9-3-6 fertilizer contains only one-third the value contained in a 27-9-18 formulation; both have the same ratio and cost about the same. OD67-220
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PHALAENOPSIS: Repotting Frequency
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago
Should be done every two years; use deep enough pots, set plants well down and periodically add bark as new roots appear; this way is good for three years. A67-713
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