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Califoutdoors 09-27-2024 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Johndeaux22 (Post 1023632)
I’ve been doing k-lite at 25PPM for a bit over a year now with most every watering. No signs of fertilizer burn ever. The only time I don’t fertilize is when I apply Kelpak/quantum total once a month. Some of the standard Catt’s put out absolutely huge growths this year. Many are in sheath now, with a couple beginning to fill the sheaths. Had one of my C. harrisoniana put out three growths this year, which is about triple what it normally does. I think you’ll be happy with this fertilization rate.

Good to hear, as half of my collection so far are Catts, most standard size. I’m doing exactly as you are—Kelpak/Quatum in addition to K-lite. Do you combine them for your monthly dose, or apply seperatly?

Ray 09-27-2024 06:58 AM

Individually or in any combination of two or all three is fine.

Johndeaux22 11-01-2024 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Califoutdoors (Post 1023633)
Good to hear, as half of my collection so far are Catts, most standard size. I’m doing exactly as you are—Kelpak/Quatum in addition to K-lite. Do you combine them for your monthly dose, or apply seperatly?

I combine them, nothing competing in the two products.

Ray 11-01-2024 08:21 AM

There are synergies.

Fertilizer feeds the plants AND the bacteria from Quantum-Total.

Kelpak stimulates, (and feeds, to a limited degree) both of them, as well, and enhances nutrient uptake in the plant. Before they closed their Montreal operations, Inocucor Technologies used it in their production batches of probiotics.

The bacterial exudates from Quantum-Total do all sorts of things to the plant - growth stimulation, nutrient and fuel contribution, and protection from pathogens.

Those synergies can take advantage of-, but don't require all three to be used together.


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