Fertilising Emersed Plants

[Nont]

Hi everyone,

I currently fertilise my emersed plants with DOOA spray, however considering that I have more than 50 different types of plants, I don't think this is budget friendly.

Since all plants have their roots in the water, I'm curious to know if adding liquid fertilizer to the water will be sufficient for the plants compare to foliar feeding? And how will the fertiliser spread in stagnant water? I also would like to know if those cheap organic ferts that are popular nowadays can be use?

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

I currently fertilise my emersed plants with DOOA spray, however considering that I have more than 50 different types of plants, I don't think this is budget friendly.

That is <"one way of putting it">.

Since all plants have their roots in the water, I'm curious to know if adding liquid fertilizer to the water will be sufficient for the plants compare to foliar feeding? And how will the fertiliser spread in stagnant water?

Yes and <"not really an issue">.

I also would like to know if those cheap organic ferts that are popular nowadays can be use?

It would need to contain all of the <"fourteen essential nutrients"> for plant growth. A inorganic fertiliser mix (for hydroponics?) would be an easier option.

cheers Darrel

 

[tigertim]

I add Tnc complete or what ever iam using at the time to a standard mister bottle and dilute with water, guess work as to having the correct strength though.

 

[Tim Harrison]

TNC Complete is a good option, about 3mls per litre for a daily spray worked well for me.

Fertilizing emersed plants, how?

Hello, I want to grow many of my plants emersed. I was thinking about spraying the ferts on them. What should be the dosing? How should I mix it in the sprayer? How often should I spray them.

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[Nont]

That is <"one way of putting it">.

Well, after joining UKAPS last december, I have been going from “Filter tech obsessor” to “low tech with only an air driven sponge filter” as I realised how much snake oils are in this hobby. It does save quite a lot of money.

I add Tnc complete or what ever iam using at the time to a standard mister bottle and dilute with water, guess work as to having the correct strength though.

TNC Complete is a good option, about 3mls per litre for a daily spray worked well for me.

Sadly, we don’t have TNC fertiliser here, I’m using Azoo fert and I still can’t find a correct strength. I guess I’ll be using planted tank water for the time being then.

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

I’m using Azoo fert and I still can’t find a correct strength

Have you got the nutrient breakdown? If you have? I'd probably work it out for 10 ppm NO3. I'll put the calculation into this thread.

cheers Darrel

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

I guess I’ll be using planted tank water for the time being then.

Should be fine.

I have been going from “Filter tech obsessor” to “low tech with only an air driven sponge filter” as I realised how much snake oils are in this hobby. It does save quite a lot of money.

That is it. The difficulty is always sorting out the <"wheat from the chaff">, or the <"froth from the coffee">. Personally if I want to know about lighting I'm going to ask @oreo57 or about ponds @foxfish etc.

cheers Darrel