Greenhouse Guide
Fertilizer
Fertilizer Injector Formula
100 PPM
Injector ratio 1:100 = 100
Fertiliser analysis 20-9-20 (20)
Ounces to make 1 gallon of concentrate = X
75 as constant
100X100/20 * 75= 37,500/ 1500 = 25 oz per gallon
Injector ratio = 1:100; dilution factor = 100. Fertilizer analysis = 15-16-17 (15-
percent nitrogen) Pounds of fertilizer to make 1 gal.
Simplified Version
To make a 100x concentrate multiply your per gallon rate by 10
Source -
https://gpnmag.com/article/grower-101-calculations-part-iii-fertilizers/#:~:text=Injector%20ratio%20%3D
%201%3A100%3B,fertilizer%20to%20make%201%20gal.
Pesticides
Marathon 1%
In the green hanging baskets or pot size 1.57 gallons the application rate is 2 teaspoons
For the square black pots or pot size - the application rate is
Application lasts up to 8-12 weeks before needing to be reapplied again
Takes around 1 -2 weeks before results happen
Source -
https://hortscans.ces.ncsu.edu/uploads/e/f/effectiv_51e6d68ac99bb.pdf
A solution to kill white flies from Resinryder on IC MAG forum
3 cups of water to 1 tablespoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide and a few drops of dish soap pour into
spray bottle shake up and spray. Spray tops and bottoms of leaves. Use twice a week for 3
weeks. Do not spray the day after, you need to spray then wait two days then spray on the third
day.
To kill pests in the soil and give your plants an extra oxygen molecule use one part 3%
hydrogen peroxide to 4 parts of water. Water this solution into the potting media but be careful
as to not get it onto the foliage.
This will also work in bringing back a plant from overwatering but the mixture is 2 parts of water
to 1 part of 3% hydrogen peroxide
Soap solution from Horticulture Magazine
5 tablespoons of soap to one gallon of water
Mix thoroughly and use immediately
The formula should be sprayed on the underside and top of the leaves.
*Note Do not use dishwashing detergent, test spray on plants because some will get leaf burn,
and hard water reduces soap's effectiveness so use bottled if needed.
Other Information
Pull flowers off all plants till April 1
Do not use petunia fertilizer on geraniums as it will burn them.
Geraniums do not like wet feet so do not water them a lot. Let them get bone dry or till the plant
starts to turn a light green.
Tomatoes can be planted deep when transplanted. This is wanted because they will grow roots
from the buried stem creating a stronger more fruitful plant.
Hydroponic towers
The Grow Towers hold an average of 20.5 gallons of water.
Only spray with soap mixture because it is suitable for edible crops
If the pump doesn’t work
If the motor does not work then put it in a tub of water. Stick a knife or something slim into the
hole and try to turn the small fan. Often times fertilizer calcifies onto the motor or the starter
does not work anymore.
Video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-xGI3bOttg
Pythium - I had one grow tower become infected with some of this. Grow towers should be
sanitized with a good cleaner like bleach and all plant material should be thrown away.
Article is here: https://www.producegrower.com/article/hydroponic-basil-spinach-pythium-root-
rot/
https://www.greenhousegrower.com/production/managing-pythium-in-greenhouse-hydroponic-
systems/
Things to check that I didn't have time for
PH
EC
Dissolved oxygen
Fix timers for units
Apps and Online Resources
PictureThis on the app store will identify most plants with precision and can diagnose issues.
Keep in mind if you ever want to do something or have an idea consult Google or chat GPT. I do
this for most of my major projects and tasks. Every minute spent in planning research saves 10
minutes in execution a 1000% increase in efficiency.
For instance, watering plants seems simple but Google will tell you that bottom watering is more
efficient and reduces diseases along with getting rid of fungus gnats.
Greenhouse Pest Treatment
Greenhouse Disease Guide
Handbook on Greenhouses
University Resources - I have used these before on specific questions and finding new
information for instance horizontal fans prevent condensation on plants which can lead to
diseases. They also create a unified air space so crops grow more uniformly.
https://ag.umass.edu/greenhouse-floriculture
https://www.canr.msu.edu/floriculture/resources/
https://greenhouseguide.cahnr.uconn.edu/index.php
