Category: Culture

SAND, SHARP: Meaning

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Refers to the purity of the sand and not its abrasive quality. A74-713 Read More

SARAN SHADE CLOTH: Characteristics

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Perhaps better than whiting for shading; 72% is usually recommended, but it depends on how sunny the area is; is an ideal shade because it is uniform; usually collects enough dust to give extra sha... Read More

SARAN SHADE CLOTH: For Shading

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is most effective as an outside cover especially when supported by a framework that raises it above the glass and thus enables air to circulate between. A63-1012 Read More

SARAN SHADE CLOTH: Preferred Type of Mesh

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For Pennsylvania use the alternate open-and-tight mesh banded, with about 60%-65% shade over glass; or use 16X16 mesh and apply more than one layer depending on amount needed. A63-305; A66-580 Read More

SAWDUST COMPOST: Potting Medium for Cymbidiums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Mixed with fowl manure; it is successful with some growers; breaks down easily; can cause root rot; sawdust from "treated" timber may also cause root rot; fowl manure might contain elements harmful... Read More

SAWDUST, REDWOOD: As Potting Media

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Excellent culture of cattleyas was obtained in redwood sawdust in a commercial grower's collection near the Californian southern border. OD69-173 Read More

SEAWEED: As Fertilizer

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Trials with washed seaweed such as green east coast lettuce, brown algae fucus, as an organic fertilizer over bark and tree fern have brought good results; liquid seaweed fertilizers are easier to ... Read More

SEEDLINGS: Cymbidiums Planted in Flats of Sphagnum Moss

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Moss is dead, obtained from Wisconsin, comes in bales of five cu.ft. and bought at florists' supply center; soak it in water, roll into bundles, place in flats, flatten with concrete block so it is... Read More

SEEDLINGS: Growth

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Fast or slow as an indicator of flower quality?; sometimes a poor grower produces fine flowers; some of the best growers produce the best. A65-1003 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Organic or Inorganic

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Bacterial activity is low at 50 deg.F. (10 deg.C.) so it is better to use inorganic types of fertilizer in cold weather;use an organic in warmer temperatures. AU73-185Both can be used; liquid organ... Read More