http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewBoard.asp?b=10 Last 25 Posts for the 'Fertilizing and Watering' message board. en-us Copyright &copy; 1999-2013 BigPumpkins.com. All rights reserved. info@bigpumpkins.com BP RSS FeedGen http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.bigpumpkins.com/images/newlogo_232x70.jpg http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/ Tennessee Dreamer (coolvol@comcast.net) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have ordered a gram of this growth hormone from China and am wondering if any growers on here have had any experience with it ? 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?478799 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=478799 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=478799 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:21:49 GMT DHertz <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Is there anyone using 500 gallon tanks this year and gravity feeding the plants? Trying to wrap my head around what all I will need. Have the tank and am irrigating via soaker hose. Do I need a pump o... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?478689 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=478689 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=478689 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:21:05 GMT pg3(ashton) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Has anyone used this product with success? What are some other Calcium Products? (preferibly organic but chemical products are fine too) I have been having a lot of trouble finding organic calcium pro... 7 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?478496 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=478496 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=478496 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:25:27 GMT pg3(ashton) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have recently taken a tissue test and the test indicates that I need Mn. If I where to spray the leaves with Mn sulphate what would be a healthy amount of Mn sulphate to put in every gallon of water... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?478490 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=478490 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=478490 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:15:12 GMT Fissssh <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> my plant is at 6 ft , i see on hollands sight &amp; toms sight that the firt program suggests spraying calcium starting june , Im just wondering if the calcium might be a bit harder on leaves &amp; wh... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?478404 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=478404 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=478404 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:19:59 GMT pg3(ashton) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Just wondering if you can mix these two together to reduce spray damage. Thanks. 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?478289 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=478289 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=478289 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:46:49 GMT afveteran <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> We just got 2&quot; of rain in 24 hours. I always here people say &quot;When it rains it spores&quot; Well what would be everyones sugestions as far as sprays over the next few days. Fungicides? 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?478259 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=478259 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=478259 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:04:32 GMT hardtimekenl2 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> what is a good spray on fert. for june ..? no little pumkin on vine yet. 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?478182 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=478182 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=478182 Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:50:07 GMT Dasnowskier <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> What fert is best to use in June.. ?? 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?478156 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=478156 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=478156 Sat, 08 Jun 2013 22:25:59 GMT The WiZ <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Ok... so how doeZ one figure out the proper dilution rateZ when uZing a brass siphon injector that set for 16 :1 dilution. It appears most chemZ are about 1 OZ per gal for application rates. So does ... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?478008 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=478008 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=478008 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:55:29 GMT KathyS <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have read that it is good to foliar feed with molasses be I have not been able to find how much to add per gallon. Also, is this something that should be done weekly? thanks 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?477997 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=477997 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=477997 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:01:49 GMT ApertureScience <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hey guys and gals, had a few questions for those of you who use drip irrigation. 1. Typically how far apart do you space the drip tape lines? 2. Is drip tape with 12&quot; spacing holes/drippe... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?477882 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=477882 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=477882 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:56:39 GMT baitman <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Has anyone used this product Product Description Liquid Gold A great substitute from Fish Hydrolyzate. 2-2-1 Analysis. Derived from grain solubles. Highly biologically active liquid supplemen... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?477864 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=477864 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=477864 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:50:48 GMT VTSteve <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/make-biochar-to-improve-your-soil.aspx?newsletter=1&amp;utm_content=06.02.13+SLCS&amp;utm_campaign=2013+SLCS&amp;utm_source=iPost&amp;utm_medium=email#... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?477797 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=477797 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=477797 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 16:04:07 GMT Captain Cold Weather <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I am building a fertilizer injector. How do I determin the flow rate for fertilizer? It will be a 2 inch injector. 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?477556 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=477556 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=477556 Wed, 29 May 2013 13:41:33 GMT THE BIG E (ERIC) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Who uses it? What are your results? Just bought some calcium nitrate should come in the mail mid week. Any advice on how to apply it? I have heard just to drench a foot away from the stem of the pl... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?477235 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=477235 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=477235 Fri, 24 May 2013 15:22:54 GMT KC Kevin <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> So I found my way down to the farm store and picked up a 5 gallon bucket of Molasses. Seemed cheap enough, forget about the fact that I only have the one plant and it will take 4 years to use 5 gallo... 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?477160 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=477160 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=477160 Thu, 23 May 2013 11:17:48 GMT cueball <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> hello all, this eve i added 2-3 inchs maybe deeper in places of 5-10 year old horse compost manure is there a such thing as adding to much? 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?476908 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=476908 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=476908 Sat, 18 May 2013 21:33:17 GMT Handyhomegrown <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> http://worldwidegiantgrowers.com/Giant_Pumpkin_Class_.html Made this video for the newbies.Good Luck to awl! 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?476892 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=476892 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=476892 Sat, 18 May 2013 12:24:40 GMT Tennessee Dreamer (coolvol@comcast.net) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Some growers use molasses in the spring to &quot;wake up&quot; their garden soil. Are there any thoughts on continuing to feed a little molasses to the soil throughout the growing season ? 15 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?476860 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=476860 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=476860 Fri, 17 May 2013 21:40:43 GMT Kennytheheat <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> has anyone used Hollands Aqua sol and Hydro sol...is it a good product in place of grannural myco 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?476782 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=476782 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=476782 Thu, 16 May 2013 09:32:28 GMT subwaypanther1 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have followed my soil test recommendations from western laboratories put on the fertilizer recomended except for part of the nitrogen. I thought I would use fish and sea weed fert during the growin... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?476761 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=476761 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=476761 Wed, 15 May 2013 23:54:20 GMT John Elliott <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have a liquid kelp concentrate from last year and it smells funky / strong. Have kept it in my cellar where it avg's in the 60 degree range. Should I dump it? 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?476517 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=476517 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=476517 Sun, 12 May 2013 11:41:58 GMT Jeremy Robinson <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I know everyones soil is different, but starting from the seedling stage, what is the best way to encourage deep roots ? Water less often ? My 996* last year flagged everyday during the season due ... 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?475800 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=475800 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=475800 Thu, 02 May 2013 16:06:04 GMT shazzy <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Especially in cool or cold springs water only with luke warm water. Avoid at all costs taking water directly from an outdoor faucet and directly using it to water transplants while with in hoops. Smal... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?475086 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=475086 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=475086 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:01:25 GMT