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Re: More on Propagating Under Flourescents/Fertilizer
- To: Heather Navarra <h*@ibm.net>
- Subject: Re: More on Propagating Under Flourescents/Fertilizer
- From: D* M* <d*@email.unc.edu>
- Date: Sat, 11 Oct 1997 17:35:02 -0400 (EDT)
- Resent-Date: Sat, 11 Oct 1997 14:35:38 -0700 (PDT)
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>
> Tom Clothier provided a very informative and detailed list of other
> factors that may affect success with seedlings, such as timing of
> potting on, using deep pots, brushing seedlings to promote sturdy
> growth, ensuring air movement, etc.
I take it that Tom mentioned fertilization. When I first started raising
things from seed, I just assumed 'soil' had everything the seedling
needed. Not true, darn it! Especially with some of the so-called
soilless mixes, fertilizer is essential. In fact, when I fertilize, I
sometimes see a seedling make a growth spurt overnight.
Now my question: I have a brass siphon device that is intended for use
with 16X concentrated liquid fertilizer. Do any of you use these things.
I have had great success with Peter's fertilizer, but the siphon soon
clogs. I've been faithful about running clear water though the hose &
siphon after each use, but it still clogs. Is this avoidable?
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