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abcdef

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I am trying to make an fertilizer that will increase plant growth and root development for seedlings

This is what i got so far:

Aloe vera juice: vitamin b
Kelpmeal: vitamin b and plant hormones
Willow extract: plant hormones
Horsetail fpe: silica
Humic acid for root development
Mycorrhiza for root development

Is there anything else i can add?

I also need some input on dilution ratio so i don't burn my seedlings.
 

big_daddy

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I am trying to make an fertilizer that will increase plant growth and root development for seedlings

This is what i got so far:

Aloe vera juice: vitamin b
Kelpmeal: vitamin b and plant hormones
Willow extract: plant hormones
Horsetail fpe: silica
Humic acid for root development
Mycorrhiza for root development

Is there anything else i can add?

I also need some input on dilution ratio so i don't burn my seedlings.


Heya bro,

For seedlings, that's quite a compliment of goodies. I'd use a pinch of mycos and a bit of EWC and that will kick start them until fully rooted. At that point I'd segue' into the other items you listed.

Just as an FYI, Aloe Vera has a heck of a lot more than just B1.Here's a pdf that has the low down on Aloe Vera: http://www.mdpi.org/molecules/papers/13081599.pdf

All the best,

b_d
 

guest2012y

Living with the soil
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Wow...you guys are on it for the win. EWC and a medium like peat or other unamended soil mix has enough of everything a seedling needs until it gets transplanted at the appropriate time into enriched soil.
 

s13sr20det

admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof.
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kelp will help to prevent damping off. just go with earthworm castings and kelp and you'll be off to a great start
 

habeeb

follow your heart
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wow man,

I think your missing the G through Z there.. joking

well add what you want.. but over here less is more.

I think plant growth is more based on skill and manipulation of what your working with rather then adding abundance to the mix..


whatever you do, have fun
 

jaykush

dirty black hands
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for seedlings i only give wormcastings, and light foliar sprays of chamomile fpe. once there a week or two old you can start giving them more stuff or transplant into a soil mix.
 
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