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Vacin & Went Modified Orchid Basal Salt Mixture

  • Product ID: V505

Introduction:

Contains the macro- and micronutrients as described by Vacin and Went (1949) modified with an equivalent iron molar concentration of Ferrous Sulfate in place of ferric tartrate.

V505 Vacin & Went Modified Orchid Basal Salt Mixture


Properties

Form: Powder
Appearance: White to Off-white Powder
Application: Orchid Culture
Solubility: Water
Typical Working Concentration: 1.67 g/L
Storage Temp: 2-8° C
Storage Temp of Stock Solution: Preparation of concentrated solutions is not recommended as insoluble precipitates may form.
Other Notes: Contains the macro- and micronutrients as described by Vacin and Went (1949) modified with an equivalent iron molar concentration of ferrous sulfate in place of ferric tartrate.
pH = 5.25 - 6.25
Formula (mg/L)
Ammonium Sulfate 500
Calcium Phosphate, Tribasic  200
Na2EDTA.2H2O  37.26
Ferrous Sulfate.7H2O  27.8
Magnesium Sulfate, Anhydrous  122.1
Manganese Sulfate.H2O  5.6
Potassium Nitrate  525
Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic  250

Application Notes
Plant Tissue Culture Tested
Originally developed for the germination of orchid seeds.


References
Vacin, EF and EW Went. 1949. Bot. Gaz. 110: 605-613.

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