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orangeman
02-19-2006, 08:20 PM
Ok ok laugh it up, lol flame me all you like and call me dumb all ya want but I had to ask some where so I'm asking where I think I'll get the least flamage. Anyways I was wondering could some one school me on that fraction stuff for feeding plants? I mean when people say "Use 1/4th of the mixture" or what ever you guys say it confuses me :(. Some one help me please.
SmurfyBH
02-20-2006, 03:16 AM
Just divide it by 4. and that's 1/4th the mixture.
So insted of say using 1 cup, you use 1/4th cup :) I hoped this help some....
Now I must flame.
<flame> I expect nothing eles from someone who can smoke a phillie</flame>
:P All good n' fun
orangeman
02-20-2006, 04:47 AM
Umm ok I guess I understand lol.
sheist
02-20-2006, 06:37 AM
another way to put it.... 1/4 is 1 out of 4...
smoknjoe
02-20-2006, 07:40 AM
To make 1/4 strength....
If the directions are to add 1 teaspoon per gallon, you should add 1 teaspoon to 4 gallons. Then water your plants with this and dump the rest. Its easier than measuring 1/4 teaspoon.
If you dont want to waste ferts (like me), you could measure out teaspoon, spread it out on your desk, and use a credit card create 4 equal piles. (if you've ever done coke you'll be a pro!) Each pile will be 1/4 teaspoon. Add one of these piles to a gallon and you'll have 1/4 strength.
Hope this helps you out.
peace!
orangeman
02-20-2006, 01:40 PM
Cool, I got it now thanks! :stoned:.
oldhippie56
02-20-2006, 01:50 PM
Go to your local store and purchase a cheap measuring spoon set. You can get them from 1/8 teaspoon thru 1 cup. Most plant food either uses 1/8 teaspoon or 1/4 teaspoon per gallon.:thumbsup:
justaseed
02-20-2006, 04:03 PM
Ok ok laugh it up, lol flame me all you like and call me dumb all ya want but I had to ask some where so I'm asking where I think I'll get the least flamage. Anyways I was wondering could some one school me on that fraction stuff for feeding plants? I mean when people say "Use 1/4th of the mixture" or what ever you guys say it confuses me :(. Some one help me please.
i'm not laughing, and i don't think you are dumb. fractions are confusing for alot of people. if you still have problems figuring it out, just post what you are using and what strength feeding you want to give and any other pertinent info and i will happily do the "math" for you.
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