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Posted by John Smith on December 11, 2008, 12:53 pm
Please log in for more thread options I have been expermenting with do it yourself micronutrients.
I obtained some hydrochloric acid from Lowes and use it to make ferric
chloride, zinc chloride, etc.
I obtained some sulfuric acid from a battery company and use it to make
ferric sulfate, zinc sulfate, etc.
And, of course, only a minimum of acid should be used to effectively
dissolve the metal(s.)
After the metal is dissolved in the acid, it is important to neutralize
the solution to near 7.0 ph; this can be done with calcium hydroxide
(cooking lime, or a like base--in a pinch, sodium bicarbonate can be
used, or baking soda.)
Anyone else avoiding the high cost of micros and using a similar system
or have any data on homemade micros?
Regards,
JS
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