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[milkyjoe]

Byf...does BA calculate % s as weight/weight or weight/volume?

 

[Backyard Farmer]

 

[milkyjoe]

You see that cherry farmer that used 68 gallons of sea shield on an acre. Basically used it as his Ca amendment. Might have to spread it over a few applications but it is in my skull now...experiments must be done.

 

[milkyjoe]

Blue Dream outdoors...guessing most people have seen it. Definitely came out frostier this year than last...we will see on weight.

 

[Bulldog420]

Drippin with resin! Nice job, I like the blue dream. I know most say it's played out, but when done right it's as good as anything IMO. You got some hairs changing on that bad girl, getting close.

 

[BigBozat]

Or not....if you don't hear voices where is rhe fun

Exactly my thoughts!





:jawdrop:

 

[milkyjoe]

Somebody check my math and see if I am retarded or not.

http://growbetterfood.com/john-kemp...erry-grower-increases-profits-aeas-seashield/

So 70 gallons per acre...if an acre is equivalent to 807 yards of our soil... is only 11 ounces per yard per year. Even a 5 yard mound needs less than 1/2 gallon per yr. Hmmmm.

Yea I might of over did it indeed.

25 5 yard mounds would be just short of 11 gallons per yr.

 

[Bulldog420]

Yup, double checked and seems correct to me. However, in the article he also said “There is a direct, linear increase in the size of cherries and in the increased application of SeaShield. We’ve not seen diminishing returns yet.” So maybe you can apply at a higher rate with good results. Nice article, thanks for sharing.

I also was under the school of thought that you shouldn't use Silicon products when flowers are formed. It stays in the buds and can test positive even in BHO.

 

[Backyard Farmer]

Silica is key for healthy plant growth. Strong cell walls are a lattice of Ca and Si... Not sure what lab tests for residual silica in extracts, i thought they test for residual solvent. Do you have a link to the lab report showing silica residue in BHO? Thanks.

 

[plastochron]

I saw them in a friends indoor room and did a bunch of research on the GreenPower reflector and bulb. I paid less than wholesale.

Did you consider using Gavitas or any other double ended bulb system? What about the Ushio bulbs instead of the Phillips?

I've heard some folks claim that all these double ended 1kw systems are essentially identical and others swear by one vs the other for whatever reason.

The last thing I heard just today is that Gavitas>Epaps indoors because the Epaps are designed for greenhouse use and meant to be hung higher; they also said that the Epaps produce a different spectra than Gavitas, but I'm skeptical about that as I'd imagine that is more of a bulb issue and you use the same bulbs in both.

Silica is key for healthy plant growth. Strong cell walls are a lattice of Ca and Si... Not sure what lab tests for residual silica in extracts, i thought they test for residual solvent. Do you have a link to the lab report showing silica residue in BHO? Thanks.

Isn't silica a major component of trichomes as well?

 

[high life 45]

I have also heard that is is not good to foliar potassium silicate such as agsil late into flower and that it can show up in bho, but im not sure that I have heard of a lab that actually tests for silica period...could be an urban grower legend

 

[Backyard Farmer]

Did you consider using Gavitas or any other double ended bulb system? What about the Ushio bulbs instead of the Phillips?

I've heard some folks claim that all these double ended 1kw systems are essentially identical and others swear by one vs the other for whatever reason.

The last thing I heard just today is that Gavitas>Epaps indoors because the Epaps are designed for greenhouse use and meant to be hung higher; they also said that the Epaps produce a different spectra than Gavitas, but I'm skeptical about that as I'd imagine that is more of a bulb issue and you use the same bulbs in both.

Yes I considered every option and did research on what fixture is most effectivly used in production greenhouses. The answer was Phillips GreenPower , or as we know it ePapillon. It's the same bulb and ballast not sure how the spectrum is different.


Isn't silica a major component of trichomes as well?

Yes it is

 

[leadsled]

In the recording poasted by John Kempf
He makes this statement:
23% of the earths crust is silica.

Seen some folks use DE as a top dress for the silicon content.

if there a AEA/BA silicon product?

 

[FatherEarth]

In the recording poasted by John Kempf
He makes this statement:
23% of the earths crust is silica.

Seen some folks use DE as a top dress for the silicon content.

if there a AEA/BA silicon product?

excellent lecture, explains our soils and why. specifically covers silica in the beginning..


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVQfsGotsBA

 

[Backyard Farmer]

I just love October

I just love October

The next 10 days look to be awesome. Had a few 32 degree nights , but typical Trinity River Valley the days following were in the high 80s...

The plants loved it

 

[Bulldog420]

if there a AEA/BA silicon product?

Sea shield

 

[leadsled]

excellent lecture, explains our soils and why. specifically covers silica in the beginning..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVQfsGotsBA

Have read an articles by Hugh Lovell on the subject. Reading and learning all I can.
Thanks for sharing. Appreciate it.

Sea shield

I remember the rep stating they had one coming out.
Thanks.

 

[milkyjoe]

Yea sea shells are loaded with silica. But even micronized how it gets converted to silicic acid remains a myystery to me. Apparenty boric acid is somehow involved.

Bigger mysteries are how do you stabalize fish or make chitosan available without acid.

Anyways...

Note to self...spend more time pruning and run more chem varieties next yr.

 

[Backyard Farmer]

Pacific Gro uses sulfuric acid.

 

[milkyjoe]

How do they stop the chitosan reaction without a base¿