Kelpak again

[consettbay2003]

The manufacturer also recommends keeping the diluted solution below ph7

 

[Trithor]

I think that's what everyone said about Australia at first ! ;p


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Shows you how wrong people can be

 

[Ozpaph]

I think that's what everyone said about Australia at first ! ;p
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Touchee!! (they still do):rollhappy::rollhappy:

 

[keithrs]

The kelp I use rec. 2tsp per gal every watering. I use it every 3-4 waterings.

 

[Stone]

Here is another interesting one. This one is fermented and aparently also retains all the natural integrity of the kelp as well. Its made from a different species to Kelpak.
http://www.nutri-tech.com.au/downlo...Liquid Fertilisers/Sea-Change Liquid Kelp.pdf

 

[Ray]

Here is an interesting video. It looks like Kelpak + a boron compound (megathrive?) might be good for breeders.

Kelpak Video - 8 minutes

 

[Ozpaph]

Here is another interesting one. This one is fermented and aparently also retains all the natural integrity of the kelp as well. Its made from a different species to Kelpak.
http://www.nutri-tech.com.au/downlo...Liquid Fertilisers/Sea-Change Liquid Kelp.pdf

I use their products and are happy with them but have no objective evidence of additional benefit.

 

[Stone]

Here is an interesting video. It looks like Kelpak + a boron compound (megathrive?) might be good for breeders.

Kelpak Video - 8 minutes

Thanks Ray. That was very seductive. It made me want to have a warm Kelpak bath. I hope it's 4 times better than what I was using cause its 4 times more expensive!:rollhappy:

 

[goldenrose]

.....The manufacturers of Kelpak recommend about 1:400 ratio to start, potentially using more as needed. Two teaspoons per gallon = 1:384, a tablespoon per gallon (which is what I use) is 1:256. ...

math isn't my strongest subject but, any one else confused by this? A tablespoon is more than 2 teaspoons, should it be 1T = 1:384, 2t.= 1:256?

 

[Trithor]

It should work out, as there is only one instance in all of math where two numbers are equal, and that is 256 and 384. I believe it is a product of the NASA Space program and Quantum mechanics? :rollhappy:

 

[naoki]

math isn't my strongest subject but, any one else confused by this? A tablespoon is more than 2 teaspoons, should it be 1T = 1:384, 2t.= 1:256?

Rose, Ray's calculation is correct.

 

[ALToronto]

A tablespoon is 3 teaspoons. A teaspoon is a little less than 5 ml, so a tablespoon is just under 15 ml (half of a fluid ounce).

1 tbsp/gal = 15/3750 (approximately) = 1:250 (or its binary equivalent, 256)
2 tsp/gal = 10/3750 = 1:375 (or the binary equivalent, 384)

One gallon is 64 ounces or 128 tablespoons, that's why the ratios have multiples of powers of 2 in the denominator (384=3*128 = 3*2^7 )

Is this any clearer? Personally, I hate imperial measurements and much prefer metric.

 

[Trithor]

Thank you, now I understand they are not equal to each other, but each their own fraction.

 

[Ray]

A tablespoon is 3 teaspoons. A teaspoon is a little less than 5 ml, so a tablespoon is just under 15 ml (half of a fluid ounce).

1 tbsp/gal = 15/3750 (approximately) = 1:250 (or its binary equivalent, 256)
2 tsp/gal = 10/3750 = 1:375 (or the binary equivalent, 384)

One gallon is 64 ounces or 128 tablespoons, that's why the ratios have multiples of powers of 2 in the denominator (384=3*128 = 3*2^7 )

Is this any clearer? Personally, I hate imperial measurements and much prefer metric.

Nope. A gallon is 128 ounces, or 256 tablespoons, or 784 teaspoons.

I prefer metric, too.

 

[Ozpaph]

Metric rules!!

 

[keithrs]

 

[SlipperFan]

Yes, my head is also about to explode..... :rollhappy:

 

[ALToronto]

Nope. A gallon is 128 ounces, or 256 tablespoons, or 784 teaspoons.

I prefer metric, too.

Yes, absolutely right. But my calculations are correct in spite of my failing memory.