Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Those are some pale leaves...neutrient lock? I personally would offer Epsom salts first...then follow up with the iron later. I used to mix it in water. But now, sprinkle a pinch onto the pot for slow release as well.
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AaronThomas
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Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Yes, just regular Epsom salts. I started sprinkling a pinch onto the soil for slow release which is what Adam Lavigne mentioned he does. So had to look up what ones use. @rockm mentioned 1/2 tsp to a gallon of water. Where earlier in the thread was it @just.wing.it stated he used 1tsp? Of course he didn't say to what amount of water.
just.wing.it
Deadwood Head
Yes, I've used Epsom salt with success in greening up azaleas.
1 tablespoon to a half gallon of water....that may be excessive.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Honestly, If you have not had any ill effects...I would imagine it's not an issue. Which was my thought process. Like I said, I now apply a pinch onto the surface of the pot when I add mine. Instead of diluting in water.
World Bonsai Police
Sapling
You know how I hate to be picky, but what we have here anecdotal evidence which reflects a million different practices under a myriad of different did's and didn't's, so if I throw in a different experience with different results it may further muddy the waters. You can thank me later. Foliar feeding requires the leaves to be cleansed by rain or whatever a few times, or some minimal amount inbetween, or the salts can build up and become counter-productive. In the week immediately preceding the club show last year I had a brainstorm to foliar feed a couple trees three times in that week. It didn't rain and the salt build up became visible as a white-ish film, just exactly the opposite of what Superbrain wanted. It wouldn't wash off, and by the end of the two day show, the trees looked really rugged. My bad.
AaronThomas
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sorce
Nonsense Rascal
You know how I hate to be picky, but what we have here anecdotal evidence which reflects a million different practices under a myriad of different did's and didn't's, so if I throw in a different experience with different results it may further muddy the waters. You can thank me later. Foliar feeding requires the leaves to be cleansed by rain or whatever a few times, or some minimal amount inbetween, or the salts can build up and become counter-productive. In the week immediately preceding the club show last year I had a brainstorm to foliar feed a couple trees three times in that week. It didn't rain and the salt build up became visible as a white-ish film, just exactly the opposite of what Superbrain wanted. It wouldn't wash off, and by the end of the two day show, the trees looked really rugged. My bad.
That falls into why dude wetting the leaves first worked though huh?
Makes sense.
I believe the article I read, about leaves being highly efficient at absorbing nutrients, but still doing it at an entire level which is well below noticeable to the human eye.
And Wet leaves, is gonna repel things, which almost ensures uptake is through the roots in dudes scenario.
Use whatever placebo works for you.
Just don't be caught up in reverse placebos.
Hmmmmm....is there not a study where runoff to soil was eliminated?
Sorce
AaronThomas
Omono
So to follow up… I went to the local pharmacy to pick up some Epson salt and they were out. LOL just another thing to add to the toilet paper, antibacterial anything, and hand soap Covid shopping list.
I ended up using the iron because I had it and the leaves appear to be looking much better...Does it normally work this fast?
When I find it I will try the salt however. The iron stuff smells.
I ended up using the iron because I had it and the leaves appear to be looking much better...Does it normally work this fast?
When I find it I will try the salt however. The iron stuff smells.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
I would say the iron worked. I use ironite...I can't say I ever noticed a horrible smell. But that it's nice and green...I doubt it was nutrient block.
AaronThomas
Omono
Iron worked quick on what ever it was.
Thank you Darlene for your input.
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
Hey feller... I kinda just got deep into it with someone I don't know about print pricing, and I sent them your web address. So if you get any odd contacts from a Celeste, treat them well!
She had something priced at 20 and I almost bought it. It's at 160 now!
Sorce
AaronThomas
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Sound good... I’ll keep an eye out
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Iron & Epsom salts can work very fast. The change only takes a few days, change noticable overnight.
It probably was iron and or magnesium. Looking good.
It probably was iron and or magnesium. Looking good.
AaronThomas
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Thanks Leo.... Excited to work on this next season!
