TANK MIXING RATES FOR PPM
Amount of dry fertilizer (oz.) to add to tank to make a ready-to-use solution.
SUGGESTED FEEDING CONCENTRATIONS NITROGEN PARTS PER MILLION
| PPM | OZ / 10 gal | OZ / 100 gal |
|---|---|---|
| 50 ppm | .35 | 0.5 |
| 100 ppm | 0.5 | 5 |
| 200 ppm | 1.0 | 10 |
| 300 ppm | 2.0 | 20 |
Limit of solubility = 5 lbs. per gallon
| MIX RATES PER 1,000 SQ. FT. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desired lbs. of Nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft. | 1/8 | 1/4 | 1/2 | 1 |
| Ounces of Fertilizer | 10 | 20 | 40 | 80 |
Apply Fertilizer in 2-6 gallons of water per 1,000 sq. ft.
GENERAL MIXING RATES
| 20-20-20 Fertilizer | Water | Area Treated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 level Tablespoon | 1 gallon | 4 sq. ft. |
| 5 level Tablespoons | 5 gallons | 20 sq. ft. |
| 8 ounces | 25 gallons | 100 sq. ft. |
| 2 pounds | 100 gallons | 400 sq. ft. |
DOGGETT recommends these feed rates for the following crops. Remember to also consider plant stage, pot size, leaching fraction and environmental conditions when applying suggested rates. The quality of your water source will also affect overall feed rates, frequency and other additions in order to achieve optimum growth.
| Crop | Continuous Liquid Feed (CLF) |
|---|---|
| Plugs/Salt Sensitive | 50 -125 |
| Woody Ornamentals | 50 - 100 |
| Bedding Plants | 100 - 150 |
| General Foliage | 100 - 200 |
| Cut Flowers | 175 - 225 |
| Garden/Landscape | 200 - 300 |
| Heavy Feeders | 200 - 300 |
| Light Feeders | 75 - 150 |
