Gibberellic Acid to speed seedcoat "wear"
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Gibberellic Acid to speed seedcoat "wear"
Anybody on PN ever used this "accelerator" on palms?
Interesting study here: http://www.cropj.com/dewir_5_3_2011_248_253.pdf
Barb
Interesting study here: http://www.cropj.com/dewir_5_3_2011_248_253.pdf
Barb
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Ive heard of that, a well as using it in grafting and rooting cuttings. I need to get my hands on that stuff.....
Also, ive read using seaweed mix aids in germination as well as "promotes stronger root structure".... Well see on that one![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
Also, ive read using seaweed mix aids in germination as well as "promotes stronger root structure".... Well see on that one
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I seen it at rare exotic seed website I think it is in Canada.
http://www.rarexoticseeds.com/en/gibber ... a3-90.html
http://www.rarexoticseeds.com/en/gibber ... a3-90.html
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That link says: "Gibberellic acid, GA3 is a naturally occurring plant hormone that regulates the growth of plants, including triggering seed germination. Gibberellic Acid is not manufactured; it's a natural product extracted from the Gibberella fujikuroi fungus. There are over 100 known forms of gibberellic acid; GA3 is the most effective."
What I've read about seed germination and G acid/humic acid, though, is that it "encourages/feeds" microbes.
We use sterilized potting soil, so there's no microbes/fungi to feed.
My palm special fert has humic acid in it, so tomorrow I'm gonna douse the seeds with my palm fertilizer.
Probably wouldn't hurt.
And it would be a miracle if it helped germination.
Thanks for the link Keith.
By the way, you're back from Phoenix?
Any photos?
Barb
What I've read about seed germination and G acid/humic acid, though, is that it "encourages/feeds" microbes.
We use sterilized potting soil, so there's no microbes/fungi to feed.
My palm special fert has humic acid in it, so tomorrow I'm gonna douse the seeds with my palm fertilizer.
Probably wouldn't hurt.
And it would be a miracle if it helped germination.
Thanks for the link Keith.
By the way, you're back from Phoenix?
Any photos?
Barb
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lucky duckie...Im in Tucson tonight heading to phoenix area tomorrow
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You probably heard about their Wednesday blizzard.
Enjoy your stay, glad you're taking lots of photos.
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That doesnt matter, the second you expose it to air, water or any other non sterile environment its chalk full of them ( unless your house is bathed in UV sterilizers of courselucky1 wrote:
What I've read about seed germination and G acid/humic acid, though, is that it "encourages/feeds" microbes.
We use sterilized potting soil, so there's no microbes/fungi to feed.
Barb
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Maybe there'll be mycorrhizae floating around my house...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycorrhiza
I have a hairdresser friend who says she mixes hair clippings into all potting soil for huge benefits.
Looking at the dog in a new light...
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycorrhiza
I have a hairdresser friend who says she mixes hair clippings into all potting soil for huge benefits.
Looking at the dog in a new light...
Barb
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