**shrug**
Oh, I totally understand the article, , ,why one should use PPM instead of a fraction of a given fertilizer (on seedlings).
There are quite a few of MG fertilizers, all with different N-P-K, and all recommending adding 1 tablespoon of that specific concentrated fertilizer to a gallon of water to achieve that quantitatively analyzed and guaranteed analysis; if one looks closely, MG All Purpose compared to MG for Vegetables compared to MG for Tomatoes all have different N-P-K. . . achieved by the company varying the composition of the concentrated product.
What I don't think either of you understand is that I did NOT promote ANY means of calculating and using fertilizers. What I DID was merely point out that the N-P-K analysis (printed on the product). . . rather than being as Baja_Costero says "It is a number pulled out of the air to sell product." is a guarantee
that the product/analysis has met the standards and is approved/backed by The Federal Standards Board (lab, method of analysis, technician certified and approved
etc. . I COULD go on).
Whatever, I am SOOOO over this. As a scientist and educator, occasionally I would encounter individuals who were not able to comprehend the difference between a statement of fact and what they believed.
