Damp Fertilizer

[Ross]

Originally Posted by Shirley

Thanks, people! I think in future I'll keep the builk of it in the house and just mete out smaller amounts for my plant room as I need it. Maybe that'll do the trick!

Now I think you have a workable plan there girl! Great idea!

[Sun rm.N.E.]

I do what Ray suggested.

When I get my fertilizer from Ray (which looks dry) I immediately measure out the right amount to make a half gallon solution in inexpensive Dollar Store baggies. It even saves time. .

[Ray]

To follow that up with a brief direction-pointing.... (sorry, severe nerd attack ahead)

Let's say that you want to use 1 teaspoon of powder per gallon in your final solution, but want to make a liquid concentrate to use instead.

First decide what measurement is convenient for dispensing the liquid concentrate. Let's say you stole a quarter-cup measure from the kitchen to use ("Really, dear. I have NO idea where it is!"). That means that each 1/4 cup of solution must contain 1 teaspoon of powder.

There are 16 cups in a gallon, or 64 quarter-cups, so you put 64 teaspoons (1-1/3 cups) of powder into a jug, and fill it to the 1-gallon mark with water, and there you go!

Adjust your quantities based upon your specifics. If, for example, you're using the MSU Well-water formula and are targeting 1/2 tsp/gallon (powder), you'd make up one gallon at 2/3 cup powder to give you the same 1/4 cup dose per gallon.

[mojomick]

Ray, Question? If I make put my MSU into liquid form, is there any problem with it breaking down over time? I think it would take me a few weeks to use a gal of liquid and I wouldn't want my babies to go hungry during the last several weeks of use. Betty

[Ray]

As long as you shake it up before dispensing to ensure homogeneity, then be sure to seal up the container to prevent evaporation, it should last indefinitely.