Feeding Orchids-

[quiltergal]

Ray, is it OK to mix KelpMax with MSU? I've done it with no apparent ill effects on my plants, but I could not find any reference to mixing with fert on the label or your website. BTW, I just started using and am seeing LOTS of new growth.

[Ray]

Certainly! In fact, my "SOLO" & "SOLO-e" products - really intended for the smaller user - consist of KelpMax and fertilizer (MSU and K-Lite, respectively).

[Skayc1]

Is KelpMax basically a Seaweed Extract & would simply looking for a seaweed extract be easier?...me thinks when I go looking for the seaweed extract I might be coming home with another Orchid I don't want to try the synthetic stuff, I'm thinking of trying the seaweed extract.

[james mickelso]

Ray I just sent for kelp-max and msu for pure water. I fertilize every time I water with 1/2 strength my usual. Should I not use the kelp-max the same way? Should I go with the once a month for good results? I water the smaller mounts and pots about every 1-3 days and sometimes more often depending on the weather/temps and most others 6" and above about once a week again depending on temps.
Also I add a few drops of Superthrive every watering.

[Skayc1]

so I got some organic seaweed extract..since I'm doing a weakly weekly feeding with a better-gro orchid food, should I alternate every other week with a weak seaweed extract one week then the next a weak orchid food? those who have had success with seaweed extract making your orchids grow better roots, what regimen did you follow?

[quiltergal]

I have to say that after one application of Kelp-Max about 4 weeks ago I am seeing lots of very robust root growth, especially on my little seedlings.

I think a monthly application should be sufficient.

[RosieC]

I use seaweed at every watering just now, but didn't last year do more than a couple of waterings (and still saw results).

I probably won't do it all year, just when they are actively growing anyway, and with any I think need an extra boost.