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06-28-2012, 10:22 PM
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Solo left out in the hot
I got a shipment from Ray; I got two containers of solo fertilizer. It did, however, get delivered the day after I left home and sat out on a deck in full sun in 100F weather. My neighbor failed to secure the box. I only got home today. The containers were unopened and the box safe but is there any chance it didn't get ruined by the extreme temps?
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06-28-2012, 10:46 PM
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That would be a question for Ray probably as he's very knowledgable about his products. Wish I could help and look forward to his response.
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06-28-2012, 10:47 PM
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You might try PM'ing him or emailing from the website. Side thought, sorry.
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06-29-2012, 12:01 AM
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2 days of dry arid heat isnt gonna do any damage, besides its inside a box that serves as its shade.
if it was in a hot and humid environment like Manhattan....then that seaweed+fertilizer will cake and get baked.
I wont worry about it.
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06-29-2012, 12:03 AM
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It was in this heat for a solid week. At 6500', the sun can be pretty intense. I'm hoping the box simply provided it enough shade but we shall see I guess. I noticed something in the mixture, even after shaking it well....as it it had solids in it.
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06-29-2012, 04:08 AM
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Ray is the best person to ask, since it is his product! I really have no idea if heat is bad for it or not. I always hear that they should be kept in a cool dry place, so I assume that there may be a reason for that...
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06-29-2012, 12:08 PM
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Should be OK. There is a preservative in the seaweed extract. Had that been K-L-N or ST, it would be a different matter.
I am surprised about the solids, though, as heating would increase the fertilizer solubility. What do they look like?
I am on vacation in SC, so it might take me some time to respond further.
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06-29-2012, 12:10 PM
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I will add that if there is any degradation, it will reduce the effectiveness, but not create any phytotoxicity issues.
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