Gardening question - Potassium fertilizer

Erik · #1 07-19-2018, 04:49 PM

Hi,

Where can I buy pure potassium fertilizer? I can see it on walmart in the states but can't find any in Canada. I think my garden is experiencing a potassium deficiency and want to fertilize for that. I know that most nitrogen fertilizers contain some amount of potassium, but I am looking for a pure potassium option.

Also looking for some potassium bicarbonate to deal with some powdery mildew on a few plants. Any idea about where one can source that?

Thanks

TBD · #2 07-19-2018, 05:42 PM

they have a local in calgary.

kenh · #3 07-19-2018, 07:11 PM

best bet would be to go to one of the fertilizer dealers in the area and I am sure they would be able to help you.

Red Bullets · #4 07-19-2018, 07:19 PM

Seaweed, Kelp, dried as a meal or in liquid form mixed into the soil is a quick release form of potassium. Some of the grocery stores even carry kelp.
Maybe try your pharmacist for the potassium bicarbonate.

Erik · #5 07-19-2018, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kenh

best bet would be to go to one of the fertilizer dealers in the area and I am sure they would be able to help you.

Do they sell to consumers or only to farmers and commercial enterprises?

Au revoir, Gopher · #6 07-19-2018, 10:01 PM

I went in to a farm supply to get a bag (several years ago now), they had a broken bag that I agreed to take. They stuck it in a big plastic bag, shoveled up all the spillage they could and sold it to me for 1/4 of the price. We were both happy with that deal :-)

If they will sell it to a farmer, odds are they will sell it to you.

ARG

reddeerguy2015 · #7 07-19-2018, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TBD

they have a local in calgary.

Wow was this an informative post...

pitw · #8 07-20-2018, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by reddeerguy2015

Wow was this an informative post...

If you read the header it was.

ChickakooKookoo · #9 07-20-2018, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Erik

Hi,

Where can I buy pure potassium fertilizer? I can see it on walmart in the states but can't find any in Canada. I think my garden is experiencing a potassium deficiency and want to fertilize for that. I know that most nitrogen fertilizers contain some amount of potassium, but I am looking for a pure potassium option.

Also looking for some potassium bicarbonate to deal with some powdery mildew on a few plants. Any idea about where one can source that?

Thanks

Go to Hydro-Lite that's just off Gretzky and yellowhead. They're a hydroponics/gardening supply store. Pretty sure I saw some there when I was picking up tomato stuff. The staff are very knowledgeable and I'm sure they'll help you find what you need.