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Author Topic: Treating Chlorosis with Minerals  (Read 644 times)
Darkhorse

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« on: May 03, 2010, 11:46:33 AM »

Hey all,

   My Sunkissed Blonde has just started to show the first signs of chlorosis on some of its newer growth.  I am treating it with an Iron supplement today, and am wondering how to do it.  The directions say "broadcast or spray 2oz" for small shrubs... 2oz is half the bottle...?  Dump directly into the soil and then water?  Or do I mix the chelate into the water first, then water with it?




   Also, where would I get my hands on some MgSO4 (magnesium sulfate)?  There's a hydroponics store nearby and I was thinking of trying there.
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Pachrian

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« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2010, 12:16:57 PM »

You can buy Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) at any drugstore.

Good luck!
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Charlie
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« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2010, 03:44:49 PM »

Yes, we sometimes stock an agricultural grade of epson salts in the store but haven't lately because it is so widely available at groceries and pharmacies.

Directions on some products are not so good, so we try to have directions for using the products we offer on the web site. For iron, see this page http://www.hiddenvalleynaturearts.com/acatalog/minerals.htm

This is what it says for treating pots of hibiscus:

Make a small hole in the soil with your finger, put the iron into the hole, cover with soil, and water lightly to wet the soil.
Use 1/4 teaspoon of iron for a plant in a 4" pot.
Use 1/2 teaspoon of iron for a plant in a 6" pot.
Use 3/4 teaspoon of iron for a plant in an 8" pot.
Use 1 teaspoon of iron for a plant in a 2-gallon pot.
Use 1 Tablespoon of iron for large plants in the ground.

It is hard to use too much. It is possible, and if you do the leaves will turn a weird greenish bronze color and then fall off. When I did that once the new growth that came right back was very nicely green and the problem solved.

Also remember that iron (and other minerals) are absorbed best if the pH is around 6.5 and the alkalinity of the water used is less than 100 ppm. If you have a problem with that try the new HVH Acidifying fertilizer which works well with higher pH and higher alkalinity situations.

Charlie

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Darkhorse

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« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2010, 01:30:01 PM »

Thanks, Charlie!  I somehow missed this on the website.  I knew half the bottle sounded like too much!
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