How much of Shultz plant food do I use?

[bloomerkid]

I have lost the original measuring spoon in the container & have no clue how much 1.5g is ....

Anyone??

Thank you in advance...!

[Cym Ladye]

You might try reading the label on the box as a start or Google Shultz Fertiizer for their recommended amount. It may not be the best fertilizer for orchids, however, depending on the percentage of ingredients.

[AnonYMouse]

1.5 grams=0.304 teaspoons

eta caveat: a lot of assumptions going from metric weight to US volume.

[WhiteRabbit]

When I used this some years ago, I believe it was 1/4 tsp per gallon

[bloomerkid]

Originally Posted by Cym Ladye

You might try reading the label on the box as a start or Google Shultz Fertiizer for their recommended amount. It may not be the best fertilizer for orchids, however, depending on the percentage of ingredients.

I have read the label & it says to use 1.5g of the powder per 2.5L of water.


Thank you.

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Thank you for the quick reply..much appreciated![COLOR="Silver"]

[bloomerkid]

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

When I used this some years ago, I believe it was 1/4 tsp per gallon

Thank you for the quick reply..much appreciated!

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Originally Posted by AnonYMouse

1.5 grams=0.304 teaspoons

eta caveat: a lot of assumptions going from metric weight to US volume.

Thank you kindly for your prompt reply..is there something
else that can be suggested for me to use other than SHULTZ ORCHID FOOD 19-31-17..I am very new to orchids
& need all the help I can get..

Thanks so much,

[Ray]

How often do you feed?

My recommendations are as follows:

• At every watering, and that's 2-3 x/week, or more - 25 ppm N
• Twice a week, with plain water in between, 50 ppm N
• Once a week, plus plain water 100 ppm N
• Once or twice a month 150-250 ppm N

There is a simple guide ro estimating that volumetrically (tsp/gal and ml/L) at our website

[bloomerkid]

Thank you Ray..much appreciated

[Cym Ladye]

For quick conversion from metric to imperial and vice versa in the future, in addition to going to Ray's web site, you can also ask Google search. Sorry, I did not realize that was your question. My bad for not reading your post more carefully.

Ray's advice is always spot on for subjects such as this. If you are looking for the current fertilizer of choice for many of us, I would recommend Michigan State University (MSU) fertilizer. Ray carries it and you can order it from him.

[bloomerkid]

Thanks so much..I will look into that...asap!