Rodrigo
Shohin
Is it the same ratio as the rest of your trees or a little more diluted?
Scott’s 6 year JBP Contest Entry
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markyscott
Imperial Masterpiece
I use the same - it’s abt 25% the recommended rate, but I do it with every watering.
RobertB
Chumono
That sounds like alot of work but Im sure you have something clever figured out to help.
markyscott
Imperial Masterpiece
I have one of these hooked up to my irrigation system. I refill it with 1 gallon of liquid fertilizer abt once per month.
Bonsai Nut
Nuttier than your average Nut
Wow. I love threads like this that create all kinds of new ideas for me. I have never considered in-line fertilization.
my nellie
Masterpiece
Hello!
If so, I wonder if the solution (fertilizer+water) remains stable/unaffected/safe for this period of time.
I am under the impression that fertilizer solution needs to be prepared at the time of using it. Should not be retained more than two days.
Thank you!
P.S. I am not so good in perception of engineering/mechanical issues, so I apologize if the matter is self-evident and the question is dumb...
May I ask, does this tank hold the solution of fertilizer during one month?
If so, I wonder if the solution (fertilizer+water) remains stable/unaffected/safe for this period of time.
I am under the impression that fertilizer solution needs to be prepared at the time of using it. Should not be retained more than two days.
Thank you!
P.S. I am not so good in perception of engineering/mechanical issues, so I apologize if the matter is self-evident and the question is dumb...
Gustavo Martins
Omono
By that definition my growing season 365 days a year, except every once in 4 years , which is 366 days a year
My raining season is different though. It's mostly in winter when it's colder. Summer is the driest period
markyscott
Imperial Masterpiece
I don’t know, but this is a commonly used tool in gardening. The fertilizer is undiluted going into the tank. It dilutes it as it waters through siphon action. Over time the concentration in the tank drops, so it’s best to use a colored fertilizer so you can see when it’s time to change it. Other than that I can only say anecdotally that there has been a noticeable improvement in growth since I’ve moved to this. I think it’s because I start each season with the best intentions to fertilize weekly, but I lack the proper OCD attributes to maintain that enthusiasm for an entire growing season.
S
markyscott
Imperial Masterpiece
Five days longer than mine. I might as well concede victory now. ?
markyscott
Imperial Masterpiece
Changed my life....
Anthony
Imperial Masterpiece
Watering weekly = Love
Anthony [ cupid of bonsai]
Anthony [ cupid of bonsai]
dirk hoorelbeke
Omono
my nellie
Masterpiece
@markyscott thank you for your reply!
Dirk @dirk hoorelbeke this is good, really good for limited number of trees (...me)
Thanks for sharing!
Dirk @dirk hoorelbeke this is good, really good for limited number of trees (...me)
Thanks for sharing!
my nellie
Masterpiece
I would like to ask you @markyscott what is the lowest temperature which the pine seedlings can safely handle during their 1st winter.
At your 9A zone would you overwinter them outside under some protection?
And if positive, what is the kind of protection you would give them?
Thank you in advance!
P.S.: I am trying to collect info from some members (h. zone similar to mine) which I can use for my own seedlings as this is the first time I am growing pine seeds.
At your 9A zone would you overwinter them outside under some protection?
And if positive, what is the kind of protection you would give them?
Thank you in advance!
P.S.: I am trying to collect info from some members (h. zone similar to mine) which I can use for my own seedlings as this is the first time I am growing pine seeds.
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markyscott
Imperial Masterpiece
Hi MN. I don’t give mine any winter protection unless I have one of those days where it drops from 70 to 25 in a few hours. The I move trees into the garage. But winters are mighty mild in Houston
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my nellie
Masterpiece
Thank you very much for your reply.
25F in Athens is very rare.
37F - 41F is the usual lowest.
Mild winters here, too.
25F in Athens is very rare.
37F - 41F is the usual lowest.
markyscott
Imperial Masterpiece
my nellie
Masterpiece
Much obliged, Sir!
RobertB
Chumono
markyscott, is it possible to get a few shots of some of your contest trees for reference? I am sure you will posting some updates at some point this winter but i would love to see how yours are doing. We have fairly similar climates. Mine are pushing a third flush of growth this year, even though its getting a little cooler outside.
