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West Paris Me.

I use a product that is 0-0-25 used at 2 oz/gallon. 2-3 gallons per 1000. ft. Their mixer dilutes to 1:20. So according to their literature, I should be putting 40 oz. of the fertilizer into making up 1 gallon of solution. Given
that 2oz per gallon 3 gallons per 1000 ft. makes 6 oz. per 1000 ft. I realize that it is diluted but 6 oz. vs. 40 oz. is a huge difference. I emailed Dramm but it could take 3-5 days to hear back from them.
I am dealing with this now because I am waiting for a part for my sprayer. It had to break now! Thanks, Kathy

9/24/2013 10:53:46 AM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Kathy, that is alot of numbers and my head hurts just trying to figure out what you are asking.

40oz of 0-0-25 is way to much to apply at one time....better figure out a better system for application so that the math makes sense...

9/27/2013 11:51:12 AM

Kathy. If you are trying to get 6 oz. per 1000 ft it doesnt matter how much you dilute,that is all you use.
If you do not want to over-water,then i think you should make a stronger mix so that when the solution runs out there will be less water put on.
From your figures it would appear that you would need 40-60 gallons of water per 1000 ft. to get 4-6 oz.of product on.Is that more water than you want?

9/27/2013 1:27:16 PM

West Paris Me.

My head hurts from the math as well. I am just going by the instructions. I have no problem using their math with seaweed emulsion, but something stronger. You can see why this made me nervous. Not doing it. thanks, guys

9/27/2013 1:31:55 PM

Western NY

They're good tools, but don't go by the stated ratio. use regular water and do the math backwards from there, as you can get a major difference depending on flow rate or pressure drop.

9/27/2013 2:11:05 PM

Mnt.pleasant ,tennessee

I wana take a crack at this.alrite 1/20 ratio your gona have 1gl mixed with every 20gl.so its releasing 20 oz per gallon.not good.you need it to realease 2oz per gallon so you need to delude ur fert.my math says delude 2oz per 20 oz water in mix tank.so that'll leave u injecting 2oz fert into 148 oz of water instead of 128 oz of water.far as i got my brain locked up there. I need a beer now.

9/27/2013 4:44:17 PM

Torrance, Ca.

This explains why I just eyeball and pour,,,,,,,,,,,,,


To hard on my brain ;)


I like the " yea, that looks about right " this maybe my problem........

9/27/2013 5:27:38 PM

Mnt.pleasant ,tennessee

Yeah im off that would work to fill a gallon can up.but thats gona make every gallon potent enuff for 1000 sqf.would need to know the sqaure footage being watered.no kidding so cal think ill just use a gallon sprayer.&even then u gota do math cause if mixed @1000sqf.u can only use that hole gallon on 1000sgf &just part of a gal on a 150sgf.dun lockd up again

9/27/2013 5:51:34 PM

Belmont, NH

The glug glug method works for me.

9/27/2013 9:24:33 PM

Muddy Waters

2 0zs per gallon is only 4 tablespoons.Thats not a lot.When I drip tape the kin cave with my injector.I water about 180 gallons of water to 1600 sq feet.60 gallons per plant.120 ozs per plant.You should talk to the maker of product and run those #s by them.Almost a gallon of product per plant.Wow! does seem like a lot.Typically.I will use 1 liter per watering.Trickle feed is best.If you think its to weak and you dont want to over dilute it.Run the ferts towards the end of your watering.This late in the game I doubt you will hurt anything.

9/28/2013 6:35:39 AM