Iron Chelate DIY or replacement

[Ronald Lao]

Is there an easy way to make Iron Chelate or at least a replacement for it? I want to use this as an iron supplement for the plants in my Aquaponics garden. Recommended dosing for Iron Chelate is 2 ppm every 3 weeks. Problem is I can't find any Iron Chelate for sale where I live.

 

The Aquaponics environment is as follows:

• Temperature - 25 to 30 degrees Celsius
• PH - 6.5 to 7.4

I read somewhere that ferrous sulfate might serve as a replacement. Any help would be great.

[StringJunky]

Try Googling 'chelated iron' instead. Iron Chelate is not a compound.

 

http://www.aquaponiclynx.com/chelated-iron

[studiot]

Alternative try looking for 'Chelated Ericaceous Plant Food'.

 

You can also google just 'Ericaceous plant food' and it will also then include the sulphate versions described in StringJunky's link, along with links to 'how to make your own' sites.

 

I haven't included any links because you are not in England so our links will not be directly useful to you.

[Ronald Lao]

Try Googling 'chelated iron' instead. Iron Chelate is not a compound.

 

http://www.aquaponiclynx.com/chelated-iron

Sorry for my naivete. I thought both are the same. I actually am referring to chalated iron as my need.