"zookeeper" wrote in message
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ajames54 wrote:
On Wed, 30 Jul 2003 11:12:07 -0400, "BenignVanilla"
wrote:

Since I seem to have some difficulty in finding additives in my area,
what
are your thoughts on using some standard fertilizers in small
quantities?
Dissolved into the pond water? Maybe plant spikes for the pots in
question?

BV, I found potassium permanganate (Fer-Sul) and potassium chloride
(potash) at Culligan's this week. Maybe check to see if there's a
Culligan's in your area, or other water treatment company. (Wendy in
Oregon, thanks for that tip -- couldn't find potash at any local garden
stores including Coastal Farm.)
[I haven't seen the original message in this thread yet, so don't know
if this is a complete answer to your question.]

I just called them. They said they had pellets, but nobody was available in
the retail dept. so I'll have to call back for price and availability.

So do you think I could crush the pellets? Or just toss a few in and let
them dissolve in the VF?

BV.