Category: Culture

CHARCOAL: Supermarket Type Is Useful

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago But not if it is processed into briquettes which have a petroleum binder. A75-876 Read More

CHARCOAL: Used in Potting Mixes

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago It is popular in England and S.E.Asia; comprises 15 to 30% of the mix in England. A79-584 Read More

CHELATING AGENTS: Added to Fertilizers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago In inorganic fertilizers they increase the solubility and the uptake of nutrients. P68(3)8 Read More

CHELATING AGENTS: Nature

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago They prevent nutrient salts from precipitating into the solid state and keep nutrient elements in a liquid state allowing them to be taken up by the plant for a longer period or to be more easily f... Read More

POTASH: Muriate or Sulfate

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago The osmotic concentration of muriate of potash compared with sulfate of potash for the same weight is 50% greater; damage caused by substitution of muriate for sulfate can be heavy. A65-909 Read More

CHLORIDE: In Fertilizers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago 1% or 2% chloride in dry, soluble fertilizers contributes an insignificant amount to the final product; many tap waters supply a higher chloride content; 1% chloride contributes only 12 ppm. to the... Read More

POLYSTYRENE: In Potting Mix

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Put it through a kitchen meat grinder if you have one, or cut it up with a knife, to produce granules or cubes and mix it 50/50 with bark for a good potting mix to achieve a non-soggy condition; a ... Read More

PORTLAND CEMENT: As Dessicant for Seed Storage

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Wrap some Portland cement powder in paper towelling and place in the bottom of a screw-capped jar with the seeds wrapped in tissue paper. A76-528 Read More

LIME: Application to Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago A common mineral deficiency is calcium which is usually lacking in commercial fertilizers; it is sometimes supplied by means of limestone or dolomite, whose usual alkalinity is partially offset in ... Read More

DAY LENGTH: Increased by Artificial Light

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Cattleyas may not flower with too much light, under lights and with kitchen lights on full. A86-1031Fall flowering cattleyas most respond to light; increase the day length by turning on lights for ... Read More