potassium liquid fertilizers

pugmonkey21 · 06-03-2005, 06:39 PM

need the brand names of fertilizers that contain potassium.im having problems finding some, not flourish potassium. i cant find that anywhere where i live, thanks for any help u can give me

malkore · 06-03-2005, 07:06 PM

I think Kent makes some. Otherwise go to the grocery store and buy a small bag of No Salt brand salt substitute (or any comparable brand), which should only contain Potassium Chloride.

pugmonkey21 · 06-03-2005, 09:51 PM

ok thanks for you help, i was in a hurry and to be honest if i go your rout i know ill mess things up and put too much or too little in. so i went and got me some Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Leaf Zone Aquarium Fertilizer that has potassium and other stuff in it, i dont know how good this stuff is but it'll have to do for now.ill keep your post so i can refer to it next time i need more

bharada · 06-03-2005, 10:35 PM

I mix up my own solutions using either KCl or K2SO4. Using Chuck Gadd's calculator, mixing 76g of KCl in 1000ml of H2O creates a solution where 1ml raises 10g of water 1ppm. The amount of K2SO4 needed to create an equivalent solution is 85g/1000ml H2O.

The nice about mixing your own is that it's cheaper and you also know the the concentration of the solutions. With commercal ferts you dose based on the manufacturers recommendation, but rarely will that tell you how many ppm you're actually adding.

Rex Grigg · 06-04-2005, 12:40 AM

Go to www.hydroponics.com and buy some Potassium Sulfate. Then use Chuck Gadd's calculator to figure out the dosing. Or ask here.

**lumpyfunk** · 06-05-2005, 09:16 PM

Dont forget gregwatson.com for dry ferts

Tanman19az · 01-26-2013, 06:44 AM

Got my package today! Looks great and the plants are huge! They did a great job packing too! Overall great fast first time experience! Thanks SubstrateSource!

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pugmonkey21 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: ontario ca Posts: 18	potassium liquid fertilizers need the brand names of fertilizers that contain potassium.im having problems finding some, not flourish potassium. i cant find that anywhere where i live, thanks for any help u can give me

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malkore Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 2,165	I think Kent makes some. Otherwise go to the grocery store and buy a small bag of No Salt brand salt substitute (or any comparable brand), which should only contain Potassium Chloride. __________________ Malkore Filstar XP2 PIMP #3 Visit my aquarium pages - see specs on my tanks, and photos of how they've evolved

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bharada Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,605	I mix up my own solutions using either KCl or K2SO4. Using Chuck Gadd's calculator, mixing 76g of KCl in 1000ml of H2O creates a solution where 1ml raises 10g of water 1ppm. The amount of K2SO4 needed to create an equivalent solution is 85g/1000ml H2O. The nice about mixing your own is that it's cheaper and you also know the the concentration of the solutions. With commercal ferts you dose based on the manufacturers recommendation, but rarely will that tell you how many ppm you're actually adding. __________________ —Bill \| My site

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06-03-2005, 09:51 PM	#3
pugmonkey21 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: ontario ca Posts: 18	ok thanks for you help, i was in a hurry and to be honest if i go your rout i know ill mess things up and put too much or too little in. so i went and got me some Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Leaf Zone Aquarium Fertilizer that has potassium and other stuff in it, i dont know how good this stuff is but it'll have to do for now.ill keep your post so i can refer to it next time i need more

06-04-2005, 12:40 AM	#5
Rex Grigg Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (65/100%) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland Orygun Posts: 9,600	Go to www.hydroponics.com and buy some Potassium Sulfate. Then use Chuck Gadd's calculator to figure out the dosing. Or ask here.

06-05-2005, 09:16 PM	#6
lumpyfunk Green Water Master (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Prior Lake, MN (Twin Cities) Posts: 1,601	Dont forget gregwatson.com for dry ferts