in article , Gyve Turquoise at
wrote on 5/17/03 6:14 PM:

I recently posted a query here about chelated iron for a lemon tree. Thanks
for the reply, but I can't find anything suitable to use here. I have asked
at several garden centres and looked through catalogues without joy. I
should mention that I live in Japan.

Is there any common product I can use as a substitute for chelated iron or
any easy way to cook the stuff up? What I want to do is solve my tree's
problem with the lack of iron, so any suggestions are welcome.


It may be that the people you are talking to have no idea of what you mean.
Many formulations are available with iron chelates. I know that Ortho makes
some. Ironite is another trade name for gypsum mixed with iron. Hydroponic
supply stores should have some available. My guess is that you have not
looked into it very well.

Bill