Category: Culture

FERTILIZERS: In Tropical Forests

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Sources include birds (very little), bats (their presence encourages growth but just why is not explained), monkeys (destructive of plants), ants (an effective part but on a very localised scale), ... Read More

FERTILIZERS: Fertilizers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 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 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Liquid Versus Slow-release

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A liquid programme is preferable because 1. the feed can be accurately measured, 2. the feed can be applied with the watering, 3. liquid feeds are much less expensive. AU84-202 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Overhead Sprinkling of Soluble Type

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is feasible to do so especially for a large commercial range, but application may be irregular and wasteful. F81-65 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Proof of Absorption by Cattleya Roots

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They can absorb nutrients both through the roots and the leaves, as shown in a report published in 1967, and recent reports from Southeast Asia. A83-266 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Should Vary with the Medium Used

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For osmunda; tree fern, terrestrials, Holite, Solite, etc., use 10-5-8 at 1 gram per liter of water; for bark use 30-4-8 at 1.15 grams per liter. Hort. reviews 5,358 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Seasonal Changes

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago If plants are in a bark mix, prosper from a 30-10-10 mix all year round; for those at rest, do not water or fertilize. A81-1223It is a fallacy to change fertilizers according to season; it is a bel... Read More

FERTILIZERS: Survey of Contents

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Nutrient element content of commercial fertilizers such as Peters, Plantprod, etc., plus their trace elements for 13 differ- ent chemicals listed; refer to OA87-201 Read More

FERTILIZERS: 30-10-10

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Recommeded instead is 20-10-20 called Peters' Peat Lite Special, apparently better because of its nitrate nitrogen, instead of the more common ammonium nitrogen from urea. OIE86Sept. Read More

FERTILIZERS: Top Dressing

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In late spring top-dress the pots with a physical blend of Milorganite or other processed sewage, plus dried blood in a 2 to 1 ratio. OA80-81 Read More