Saturday, September 22, 2007

Common Problems

Note: Always check the pH and adjust if necessary to 5.8 - 6.3. Check and maintain an optimum nutrient level.

NITROGEN (N)
Save the Plant : Add fertilizer containing N. It may take up to a week for this treatment to work.


PHOSPHORUS (P)
Save the Plant: Add fertilizer containing Phosphorus. New growth will appear to be normal but already affected leaves will not recover.


POTASSIUM (K)
Save the Plant: Add fertilizer containing K.


BORON (B)
Save the Plant: Use a teaspoon of Boric acid per gallon of water.

CALCIUM (Ca)
Save the Plant: Foliar feed the plants with one tsp. of dolomite lime or one tsp. of kelp per quart of water until condition improves.


IRON (Fe)
Save the Plant: Foliar feed with a fertilizer containing Fe. (#6 of our Six Pack)


MAGNESIUM (Mg)
Save the Plant: Foliar feed with a liquid fertilizers containing Mg. Increase pH.


MANGANESE (Mn)
Save the Plant: Foliar feed with any fertilizer containing Manganese.


MOLYBDENUM (Mb)
Save the Plant: Foliar feed with a fertilizer containing Mb.


SULPHUR (S)
Save the Plant: Mix one tablespoon of Epsom salts (#5 of our Six Pack) per gallon of water until the condition improves.


ZINC (Zn)
Save the Plant: Apply a fertilizer containing Zn.

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