"Ray" wrote in message ...
Assume one plant is diseased. The very instant you dunk it, you have
potentially contaminated the bucket full of fertilizer solution, which means
that any other plants dunked in the bucket can pick it up.

The issue isn't simply the bucket itself, but its contents as well.

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"LYNN32141" wrote in message
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In article , "Ray"

writes:

When you dip into a common bucket, you risk transferring pathogens
immediately upon contact.

Interesting Ray.. I didn't know that.. So if I use a specific bucket
strictly
for the soaking and fertlizing of my orchids and no other use, then I can
contaminate them??

Hmmm, me thinks I'll rethink how I fertilize my babies.

Lynn

Ray has brought up a very good point about spreading disease. I never
really thought about that when I set-up my hydroponic bed. Think I too
will be switching over to individual pots in a semihydro setup. Ray,
get ready for another order for my pots!!!