[acidophilus]

holy shit. the story continues....
I don't even know what to think... elixer of life? mary magdalane?
this is getting quite far-out.

Originally Posted by City Twin

The volcanic would be quite energetic and the inland sea would hold lots of sleeping goodies found by Gaston Naessens. IF you follow that sort of stuff.

your losing me here. I googled his name, and something about a cure for cancer? I'll look into it more tonight, but any clues would be appreciated.

Originally Posted by City Twin

pH 8, to keep in mind.

I havn't been paying such close attention to pH... I don't over-feed the microherd, so I don't think there are any big swings, but are you saying that pH is a high priority here? I noticed a ph meter looking thing in the video.

thanks for the info. I'll look into this humic shale stuff.

its been about 2 weeks since I added CalMg+. I'm tempted to add a touch of epsom salt to see if it makes any difference, but the growing seems to be going well.

[City Twin]

Originally Posted by acidophilus

I'll look into it more tonight, but any clues would be appreciated.

Clues? OK. Dark Field Microscope and Somatid

are you saying that pH is a high priority here?

Just noting the pH of Azo powder since interested folks should Know.

[acidophilus]

wow dood. I guess I have some reading to do...

but how does a powerful/contravercial microscope connect with Azomite and micronutrients?

also, any ballpark figures for application rate/frequency of Azomite in hydro would be much appriteciated.

[I.M. Boggled]

Demystify this Azomite schtuff and the magic secret voodoo that it do.

AZOMITE
A natural feed ingredient and A re-mineralizer for depleted soils

Azomite has 67 major and trace elements, so its name actually means
"A to Z Of Minerals Including Trace Elements."
Typical analysis shows every element that's beneficial to plants and animals, and other elements (micro-nutrients) scientists believe essential.
Azomite has been mined since 1942 as soil amendment.
Crop farmers report improved growth, health, size.
Potatoes report 19-60% increase in yield; sugar beets are larger, with higher sugar content.
Citrus growers report improved recovery from decline, healthier trees.
In 1988 Peak Minerals, Inc. acquired the deposit and initiated accredited research in Colorado, Utah, Florida, and Georgia.
Currently approved for organic farming in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington.
..............

Azomite:
This natural volcanic rock dust / ash mineral product is an aluminum silicate clay mixed with many minerals.
It began as an ancient marine deposit and was brought to the surface by volcanic action.
It has been in use over 50 years as a source of available potash (2.5%) and over 50 trace minerals, including Calcium (2%), Sodium (1%), Iron (0.5%), and Magnesium (0.5%).

It is 100% natural with no additives, synthetics or fillers.
It is sold in the poultry industry as a feed ingredient.
Chemically, Azomite is a hydrated sodium calcium alumino-silicate (HSCAS) containing other minerals and trace elements and is sold as an anticaking agent and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

https://www.azomite.com/

Azomite is becoming popular as a soil additive/growth stimulant in tree reforestation circles also.
Products available from hydroponic supply houses such as "Pyro-Gro, Rare Earth Mineral Supplement" and other such Pyrophyllite Clay products are likely the same animal repackaged for the exotic garden specialty market.

I hope this helps many,
IMB

[bandit60]

Originally Posted by Yankee Grower

Interesting for Azomite is they say a 6.5% loss on 'incineration' so guess they have some type of drying process. Basically it's an old volcanic deposit.

it is a clay like substance that is heated in a kiln to drive the water out. the temperatures reached actually change the chemical composition of the original substance.

[Green&Gold]

Just in case it helps, you can get SeaCrop from these people....

https://www.gardenerspantry.ca/seamineralsproducts.html

They have other cool stuff too....

Here is the chemical composition of azomite including some PPM. I have read alot on the stuff and have recently began to use azomite in my grows. I too was concerned about the high amount of alumina. I hope this is some help to you...

https://www.azomite.com/index.php?opt...d=66&Itemid=11

[SeaSaltMan]

Originally Posted by acidophilus

well, I was trying to aquire some Sea-Crop, but I got tricked into buying a bag of SEA-90 instead. this seems like a nice thing to foliar feed once in a while, but I don't think I want it in my rez.

anyway, in my continuing quest for Sea-Crop I came across a garden-shop clerk who said "why don't u just use Azomite instead"
I did a bit of research, and it seems like a reasonable proposition, so I'm currently giving it a shot.
1/2 cup of Azomite in a 40gal rez is what I've started with. (its a blind guess, and I'm a bit afraid it might be way too much). I'm still curious about Sea-Crop, but the more I read, Azomite seems like it might be a better product all around. its certainly easier to find.

any opinions?


my goal is to find a good way to load my solution with trace elements and micro-nutrients, and also provide Calcium and Magnesium in the appropriate quantaties. is Azomite complete? the plants seem happy enough. I give seaweed also.

SEA-90 is basically water soluble rock dust. Azomite is rock dust. Rock dust has to be broken down by microbes for its elements to become available. SEA-90 being water soluble ionic minerals and trace elements is instantly available to microbes. Their populations expand when exposed to SEA-90 and they in turn make the minerals and trace elements in Azmoite available quicker. Many growers use the two products together (10 - 20% SEA-90 per volume of rock powder) as John Hamaker recommended in the 1970's. Who ever sold you SEA-90 was doing you a service not tricking you. It's inexpensive and a small amount goes a long way. One grower in San Diego added ½ teaspoon per gallon to his hydroponic solution in a bubble-ponics installations and within two weeks had to reduce his plants by 25% due to the increase in size and found that they no longer had to be staked because the stems became significantly stronger. The sodium in SEA-90 is not a problem if you watch your soluble solids and don't let it get above 1400 - 1800. All biological life needs sodium, chloride, minerals and trace elements. SEA-90 is a low sodium natural fertilizer providing the entire periodic table of minerals and trace elements that will enhance anything you grow. Go to SeaAgri.com for more info.

[Vaporizzando192]

Someone knows where can i buy AZOMITE or SEA-CROP or SEA-90 ??
i am really interested in these natural product.

thanks if you can suggest me a site (better if in Europe...to save taxes)

[ASMR]

Originally Posted by Vaporizzando192

Someone knows where can i buy AZOMITE or SEA-CROP or SEA-90 ??
i am really interested in these natural product.

thanks if you can suggest me a site (better if in Europe...to save taxes)

Hi Guy hope you're reading this post! I bought 10 pounds of Sea-90 for 25 +s/h from seaagri.com (they're home page) But if you look around in boogiebrew.net/GYG you can find similar amounts of 10 pounds for slightly cheaper

Also first post ever on here!