Liquid fertilizer from granular

bobj1598

bobj1598

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Do I absolutely, unequivocally, HAVE to wait 24 hours from the time I add the water into the bowl of granular fertilizer before using? Or can I whisk it into a puree and strain for solids and then use immediately afterwards? Every single website I visit that has instructions says to wait 24 to 48 hours and I'm not sure why. It damn near dissolves like soggy cereal almost as soon as I pour the water on
 
Hiphophippo said:
I bet your blender don’t like that. What’s wrong that you can’t wait.
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I'm literally using a Dollar Store whisk, Betty Crocker, $1.25. No blender.

Why wait? What's the scientific reason to leave a vat of water and fertilizer sitting out for 24 hours? Does the fertilizer to need to marinate in order to activate?
 
bobj1598 said:
I'm literally using a Dollar Store whisk, Betty Crocker, $1.25. No blender.

Why wait? What's the scientific reason to leave a vat of water and fertilizer sitting out for 24 hours? Does the fertilizer to need to marinate in order to activate?
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If I had to let my nutrient solution sit for 24-48hrs before using I would be switching brands asap. Sounds like nonsense to me. It is promix nutrients so maybe just the pros needs to let it sit we are amateurs so I say mix then feed lol
 
That's not intended to be used as a water soluble fertilizer like Jacks, MegaCrop, etc... that you dissolve into a solution and then water with that.

What you're using is a granular fertilizer intended to be mixed into the top layer of soil or added when mixing soil.


 
Treesomewanted77 said:
If I had to let my nutrient solution sit for 24-48hrs before using I would be switching brands asap. Sounds like nonsense to me. It is promix nutrients so maybe just the pros needs to let it sit we are amateurs so I say mix then feed lol
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I don't have to do anything. I could just add the granules to my soil and let them do their thing. But there is a method where you can liquefy the granules for immediate nutritional uptake when applied to your plants.

You can read more here. https://plantsheaven.com/how-to-turn-granular-fertilizer-into-liquid/

Just Google 'how to turn granular fertilizer to liquid' and see the dozens of articles posted that state the granular fertilizer needs to be left out for 24 hours, to which I don't understand why
 
bobj1598 said:
I don't have to do anything. I could just add the granules to my soil and let them do their thing. But there is a method where you can liquefy the granules for immediate nutritional uptake when applied to your plants.

You can read more here. https://plantsheaven.com/how-to-turn-granular-fertilizer-into-liquid/

Just Google 'how to turn granular fertilizer to liquid' and see the dozens of articles posted that state the granular fertilizer needs to be left out for 24 hours, to which I don't understand why
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I wouldn't listen to that nonsense. Some stuff is water soluble, and some isn't. It's a massive waste too, to strain and toss the solids, and more work. Just top dress it and water it in if you want to use that stuff.

If you want to use liquids get something made to dissolve in water like corn steep powder or something.
 
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