Homemade fertilizer

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Originally Posted by Ray

"MSU Fertilizer" is the name of a number of original and knockoff formulas based upon the work of Dr. Bill Argo, and Michigan State University alumnus. The original (I cannot speak for the knockoffs, as I have not used them) is a good, complete formula that satisfies essentially all of the nutritional needs of a wide variety of orchid genera with no need of supplements or seasonal formula changes. It is commercially available in wide array of places.

It seems to be a mystery. But if it works, it works. I just happen to have this curious mind that wants to know what I am using and feeding to my orchids. You know, they are like pets in a way.

Originally Posted by Ray

Because I developed the concept, made up the name, and chose to do so. (But have chosen not to register it.)

Theoretically I could take legal action to stop people from using it without giving me credit, but what would that accomplish? As far as I'm concerned, we should be sharing stuff, not locking it up!

Ah, so! You developed the concept and made up the name! And I take my hat off to your generosity. I guess it will give a lot of people satisfaction to do things your way, and it gives you the satisfaction that they do it your way too, proving your ideas are worthwhile!

We have the porous pellets here too, sold for hydroponics. What do I do next? Put it into a pot with holes and this into another pot of liquid nutrients? Did you invent the pots too?