Dialing In MEGA CROP for Auto's

[BII]

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My point being.
How are the rest of you treating the purple stems in seedling?...

I don't see purple stems in the first weeks, including when using MegaCrop. But then during veg growth I'm foliar feeding with different base nutes and supplements about 2x/week using Transport/Optic Foliar.

 

[GeorgeCloney]

I don't see purple stems in the first weeks, including when using MegaCrop. But then during veg growth I'm foliar feeding with different base nutes and supplements about 2x/week using Transport/Optic Foliar.

Which brings up a new conversation about humic and fulvic acid.
I remember read about the benefits of foliar spraying and absorption being 15% of the plants uptake as required.
So anyone looking for a quick fix.
This definitely one way to go.
I discussed this with Waira a couple of weeks ago on which to apply & when.
The effect of these acids when applied prior to lights out. Makes photosynthesis continue in the dark.
This is research I'd like to find out more about on Google.

 

[WildBill]

I like the credibility of Harley Smith and have taken his Master Gardener Classes but I should not follow blindly when a conflicting opinion is presented. That opinion states we do not know if humic acid works.

Google found 601,000 scholarly articles on the subject. I am guessing we know something?

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I just picked the first one by title that may shed some light on our topic. I read some of it but that shit is boring.

Here is a link if you want to read it for yourself https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-48620-4



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I know we are not growing peanuts but hey I like peanuts . I probably won't be around when the studies related to cannabis are done.

But like @GeorgeCloney said each to our own.

Are you kidding me? "We do not know if humic acid works." That's just plain stupidity! I don't see how a gardener of ANY level of expertise can possibly draw that conclusion.

I've used it in many forms on everything I've ever grown for almost 30 years. Early on, I did test plots on my hay pasture and the test results were PLAINLY evident. Hell! The local federal ag extension agent called me up and asked me what I did in that area of pasture! LOL!

Just doesn't make much sense to me. After selling my farm, I only have two acres to play with. I use humic acid in a different product and form now, mainly on my lawn. It's a miconized 50/50 mix with micronized biochar. It's a little expensive, but very easy application with quite good results.

 

[Steviestash]

Which brings up a new conversation about humic and fulvic acid.
I remember read about the benefits of foliar spraying and absorption being 15% of the plants uptake as required.
So anyone looking for a quick fix.
This definitely one way to go.
I discussed this with Waira a couple of weeks ago on which to apply & when.
The effect of these acids when applied prior to lights out. Makes photosynthesis continue in the dark.
This is research I'd like to find out more about on Google.

I'd like to see where it says photosynthesis continues in the dark cuz you need light for photosynthesis

 

[Dabber]

about all this other stuff what I do know is I've used all 3 MC, but the newest 2 part , measuring grams per gallon starting @ 1 gram and maxing out between 4 and 5 grams per gallon with awesome results with all 3 MC. I can count on one hand how many times I've had issues with any of the 3. I just keep doing what I been since day 1

 

[pop22]

Interesting! And this is what debate is suppose to spark, factual responses, not emotional ones, nor statements of anecdotal "evidence". I want to see people go out and actually LOOK for answers rather than just accept the status quo. This is how we prevent myths from occurring, by asking ourselves is this a fact or someone's opinion.

I like the credibility of Harley Smith and have taken his Master Gardener Classes but I should not follow blindly when a conflicting opinion is presented. That opinion states we do not know if humic acid works.

Google found 601,000 scholarly articles on the subject. I am guessing we know something?

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I just picked the first one by title that may shed some light on our topic. I read some of it but that shit is boring.

Here is a link if you want to read it for yourself https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-48620-4



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I know we are not growing peanuts but hey I like peanuts . I probably won't be around when the studies related to cannabis are done.

But like @GeorgeCloney said each to our own.

 

[pop22]

And btw, I submitted that link to gardenmyths.com in the comment section. I'll update when there is a response.

 

[WildBill]

Interesting! And this is what debate is suppose to spark, factual responses, not emotional ones, nor statements of anecdotal "evidence". I want to see people go out and actually LOOK for answers rather than just accept the status quo. This is how we prevent myths from occurring, by asking ourselves is this a fact or someone's opinion.

The way my parents and Navy raised me, I question everything until I see it it for myself with black and white evidence. A lot of people lack the skill of critical thinking. As an old fugger, my parents and school taught me how to use and develop his skill. This is not the norm in today's world, at least in the US. Too many people today accept what they are told from various sources as the gospel. People are generally lazy and take the easy way out. It takes an effort to gather the evidence/data, grasp the concept and then derive your own conclusion.
I can't imagine any other way of thinking.

 

[Mañ'O'Green]

I'd like to see where it says photosynthesis continues in the dark cuz you need light for photosynthesis

The plant metabolizm at night is called transpiration. In order to cope with night-time darkness, plants during the day allocate part of their photosynthate for storage, often as starch. This stored reserve is then degraded at night to sustain metabolism and growth.

 

[Steviestash]

The plant metabolizm at night is called transpiration. In order to cope with night-time darkness, plants during the day allocate part of their photosynthate for storage, often as starch. This stored reserve is then degraded at night to sustain metabolism and growth.

It's called the Calvin Cycle it's what plants do at night it's not photosynthesis