Nute help please - NPK 19:11:9.

[sharkfinz]

Hey.

Can someone advise me on the quantity of water I need to dilute this fert in this ratio (NPK 19:11:9) in which I can safely feed my plants.
Also, how much solution to feed at a time and how often would I apply it?

Thanks for help. :rasta:

sharkfinz Reviewed by sharkfinz on 02-18-2008. Nute help please - NPK 19:11:9. Hey. Can someone advise me on the quantity of water I need to dilute this fert in this ratio (NPK 19:11:9) in which I can safely feed my plants. Also, how much solution to feed at a time and how often would I apply it? Thanks for help. :rasta: Rating: 5

[sharkfinz]

Pleeeaaase please help, my plants are showing early stages of N deficiency.

[Mr. Clandestine]

If you're needing to treat a deficiency, you should really consider using a water soluble (liquid) fertilizer. Those granules in your fertilizer will take time to break down, meaning you won't be able to deliver the needed dose to the roots. You'd have to wait for the granules to break down and become available, which may not happen early enough to be of any help.

A few good organic, and water soluble, high-N fertilizers include; Alaska fish emulsion, finely ground blood/sea kelp meal, seabird & bat guanos (make sure the N content is higher than the P & K), worm castings, and more. The guanos and meals oftentimes are a dry product, but very easy to make "tea" with, which works just as well as most liquid fertilizers.

Best of luck to ya! :jointsmile:

[sharkfinz]

Thanks for reply Mr C. :rasta:

Looking at the fert mix, I can see it contains ammonium nitrate prills so I can dissolve it in water plus all of the other componants are water soluble, so if I correctly dissolve into solution, (in the correct quantity [which i need to know] to avoid killing my bambinos) surely it will be as good as any other fert? :wtf:

[Mr. Clandestine]

Looking at the fert mix, I can see it contains ammonium nitrate prills so I can dissolve it in water plus all of the other componants are water soluble, so if I correctly dissolve into solution, (in the correct quantity [which i need to know] to avoid killing my bambinos) surely it will be as good as any other fert? :wtf:

I hear ya, but just be careful with the dilution process. It'll be tough to find the correct application for dissolving it in water, since it's probably only got directions for adding it to soil. (1/4 cup per sq/f, or something similar.) If nobody else can give you a sound idea as to how much to add to water, I'd start off with a very small amount (1 tsp?) added to one gallon water. Or a similar, very diluted amount. As long as the plant shows no ill symptoms from it, repeat with a slightly stronger application next time and until you find what your plants need and will tolerate. I'd also consider checking the pH of the mixture before you feed with it, just so you'll have a good idea where your soil pH will stand after using it.

Best of luck!