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[IBC] Miracid
Dear forum Members:
This may sound amusing, but I have a 3 3/4 pound plastic box of Miracid 30-10-10 and even though I keep it closed the open plastic bag (there are two) has absorbed moisture and the fertilizer is sitting in liquid. Is this normal or??? If it is normal how do you cope or do you just go to another brand? I tried to contact the manufacturers, but they have not responded. Carl L. Rosner - near Atlantic City zone 6/7 http://rosner.becanz.net http://www.jamesbaird.com/cgi-bin/Ja...d=00000068 48 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Not amusing for me, since this happens to me a lot (luckily, I buy a
smaller size than you do). Nothing should "spoil" the fertilizer in the short run, although I don't know how stable the chelating agents are in Miracid, and it's the chelating agents that keep the iron soluble and available to plants. Overall, the fertilizer should be fine- especially if you store it outside where it will freeze. Perhaps your houseplants deserve a special treat! Nina. Carl Rosner wrote: Dear forum Members: This may sound amusing, but I have a 3 3/4 pound plastic box of Miracid 30-10-10 and even though I keep it closed the open plastic bag (there are two)... |
Not amusing for me, since this happens to me a lot (luckily, I buy a
smaller size than you do). Nothing should "spoil" the fertilizer in the short run, although I don't know how stable the chelating agents are in Miracid, and it's the chelating agents that keep the iron soluble and available to plants. Overall, the fertilizer should be fine- especially if you store it outside where it will freeze. Perhaps your houseplants deserve a special treat! Nina. Carl Rosner wrote: Dear forum Members: This may sound amusing, but I have a 3 3/4 pound plastic box of Miracid 30-10-10 and even though I keep it closed the open plastic bag (there are two)... |
Not amusing for me, since this happens to me a lot (luckily, I buy a
smaller size than you do). Nothing should "spoil" the fertilizer in the short run, although I don't know how stable the chelating agents are in Miracid, and it's the chelating agents that keep the iron soluble and available to plants. Overall, the fertilizer should be fine- especially if you store it outside where it will freeze. Perhaps your houseplants deserve a special treat! Nina. Carl Rosner wrote: Dear forum Members: This may sound amusing, but I have a 3 3/4 pound plastic box of Miracid 30-10-10 and even though I keep it closed the open plastic bag (there are two)... |
Hi Carl,
It's hard to keep granular nitrogen dry, since it absorbs water from the atmosphere. It's even moist in closed bags. Anyway, the moisture doesn't hurt its nutritive quality. It'll work wet or dry, so just grin and bear it. Marty ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carl Rosner" To: Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2004 10:30 AM Subject: [IBC] Miracid Dear forum Members: This may sound amusing, but I have a 3 3/4 pound plastic box of Miracid 30-10-10 and even though I keep it closed the open plastic bag (there are two) has absorbed moisture and the fertilizer is sitting in liquid. Is this normal or??? If it is normal how do you cope or do you just go to another brand? I tried to contact the manufacturers, but they have not responded. Carl L. Rosner - near Atlantic City zone 6/7 http://rosner.becanz.net http://www.jamesbaird.com/cgi-bin/Ja...d=00000068 48 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
One of those crystal dehumidifying bags (removed and microwaved often) will help keep moisture away. Don't put it in the fertilizer, but in the cotainer, but outside the plastic bag that holds the fertilizer.
Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Marty Haber Reply-To: Marty Haber Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 11:20:00 -0500 Hi Carl, It's hard to keep granular nitrogen dry, since it absorbs water from the atmosphere. It's even moist in closed bags. Anyway, the moisture doesn't hurt its nutritive quality. It'll work wet or dry, so just grin and bear it. Marty ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carl Rosner" To: Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2004 10:30 AM Subject: [IBC] Miracid Dear forum Members: This may sound amusing, but I have a 3 3/4 pound plastic box of Miracid 30-10-10 and even though I keep it closed the open plastic bag (there are two) has absorbed moisture and the fertilizer is sitting in liquid. Is this normal or??? If it is normal how do you cope or do you just go to another brand? I tried to contact the manufacturers, but they have not responded. Carl L. Rosner - near Atlantic City zone 6/7 http://rosner.becanz.net http://www.jamesbaird.com/cgi-bin/Ja...d=00000068 48 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************* ******************************* ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************* ******************************* -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
STEVE AND ALL YOU WONDERFUL IBC'ERS:
The valuable answers supplied by some of the more knowedgeable members is why, I ask a question here, and know I will get some good answers to evaluate and decide what will work for me. Carl L. Rosner - near Atlantic City zone 6/7 http://rosner.becanz.net http://www.jamesbaird.com/cgi-bin/Ja...d=00000068 48 steven hebson wrote: i have had the same problem i through the stuff away. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
STEVE AND ALL YOU WONDERFUL IBC'ERS:
The valuable answers supplied by some of the more knowedgeable members is why, I ask a question here, and know I will get some good answers to evaluate and decide what will work for me. Carl L. Rosner - near Atlantic City zone 6/7 http://rosner.becanz.net http://www.jamesbaird.com/cgi-bin/Ja...d=00000068 48 steven hebson wrote: i have had the same problem i through the stuff away. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
At 09:30 AM 12/30/2004, Carl Rosner wrote:
Dear forum Members: This may sound amusing, but I have a 3 3/4 pound plastic box of Miracid 30-10-10 and even though I keep it closed the open plastic bag (there are two) has absorbed moisture and the fertilizer is sitting in liquid. Is this normal or??? If it is normal how do you cope or do you just go to another brand? I tried to contact the manufacturers, but they have not responded. I buy the largest box of MiracleGro (or Miracid) that I can find that contains individual bags of about one pound each. These stay dry until each is used, which is usually one application for me. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
my apologies carl i meant to send it to the list. but hit send, instead of
send to all. i have used other plant foods of similar makeup and never had this problem. From: Carl Rosner Reply-To: Carl Rosner To: Subject: [IBC] Miracid Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 12:52:40 -0800 STEVE AND ALL YOU WONDERFUL IBC'ERS: The valuable answers supplied by some of the more knowedgeable members is why, I ask a question here, and know I will get some good answers to evaluate and decide what will work for me. Carl L. Rosner - near Atlantic City zone 6/7 http://rosner.becanz.net http://www.jamesbaird.com/cgi-bin/Ja...d=00000068 48 steven hebson wrote: i have had the same problem i through the stuff away. ************************************************* ******************************* ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************* ******************************* -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Thank you Nina for your answer.... I just wanted to add that I switch between several fertilizers, including super Bloom 12-55-6, the Miracid 30-10-10 and Peters 20-20-20. I use each in the last of three watering five days a week. My mixture is 1/4 tweaspoon to a gallon of water.
Carl L. Rosner PS: I think that should give them a smoorgasbord of fertilizers. I do try and treat them well. Nina wrote: Not amusing for me, since this happens to me a lot (luckily, I buy a smaller size than you do). Nothing should "spoil" the fertilizer in the short run, although I don't know how stable the chelating agents are in Miracid, and it's the chelating agents that keep the iron soluble and available to plants. Overall, the fertilizer should be fine- especially if you store it outside where it will freeze. Perhaps your houseplants deserve a special treat! ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
At 09:30 AM 12/30/2004, Carl Rosner wrote:
Dear forum Members: This may sound amusing, but I have a 3 3/4 pound plastic box of Miracid 30-10-10 and even though I keep it closed the open plastic bag (there are two) has absorbed moisture and the fertilizer is sitting in liquid. Miracid is very strongly deliquescent. It is usable but messy up to a point. Keep it as tightly closed as you can, & next time buy less. Iris, Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40 "A tree never hits an automobile except in self defense." - Woody Allen |
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