Category: Culture

TERRESTRIALS, NATIVE: Suitable for Garden Growing

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Besides Epipactis helleborine there are many others; a fine recommended book is W.H.Gibson: Our native orchids (1905); refer to A73-6874-; A76-206; for practice in Germany, refer to OR77-340+ Read More

TRACE ELEMENTS: Added to a 20-20-20 Fertilizer

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They are not necessary as special additives; minor elements probably are present in the fertilizer itself, or in the water supply or in the tree-fern medium being used. A67-1010 Read More

TRACE ELEMENTS: Boron, Copper, Iron, Manganese and Zinc

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They need a slightly acid reaction in the compost for assimilation by the plants; copper and zinc are available in alkali; they readily chelate, which happens when an organic molecule envelops them... Read More

TRACE ELEMENTS: Requirements by Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Very small amounts are necessary for leaves kept in good health; ten parts per million of water, or about one tablespoon per 300 gals, water is the average; enough of them occur in tap water or in ... Read More

TRACE ELEMENTS: Usually a Good Balanced Fertilizer Contains Them

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The major trace elements are calcium, sulphur, and magnesium; the minor elements are molybdenum, boron, chlorine, cobalt, iron, copper and zinc. A73-913; F73-173; OD70-275 Read More

TREE-FERN FIBER: Hawaiian

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Also known as hapuu; it is getting scarce; a fertilizer to use with it or for plants mounted on it is a l0-10-10 ratio, used once a month, or one pound to 100 gals, for 400 sq.ft. A61-315 Read More

TREE-FERN FIBER: Hawaiian or Mexican

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Their nutrient requirements for plants are about the same as for fir bark; for a fertilizer use 30-10-10 at one rounded teaspoon in two gals, water every two or three weeks. A68-56 Read More

TREE-FERN FIBER: Mexican

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It can be re-used in potting if it is in good condition and after it has been steam sterilized in a pressure cooker to kill possible virus; there is no harm in its re-use. A66-765Potting techniques... Read More

TREE-FERN FIBER: Mexifern

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Compared with the loose, coarse tree-fern; Mexifern is thinner, twiggier, of a lighter brown, with tiny branchlets which keep fibers separated, preventing compacting and sogginess which can happen ... Read More

TREE-FERN FIBER: The Root Part Is Different

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is the thick coat of fibrous, matted roots surrounding the basal part of the slim hard core which is the trunk proper; these form conical masses three to eight feet in diameter; and are sold in ... Read More