[GDB]

I keep multiple jugs of this stuff on hand at all times and would recommend it to anyone. I've been utilizing PBP nutes for veg and bloom along with liquid karma for years now. Never had any problems and this stuff definitely helps things along. Atami makes a product called Bcuzz that used in conjunction with LK gives great results, especially with their veg additive. I've used these products in soil and hydro and have only seen good results. A nice healthy dose of floralicious also helps out near the end of bloom.

[dav zap]

Everyone who tries it ~ eh.

[Moppel]

should it be used during every stage of the plant? for rooting clones, for veg , for flower?

[GDB]

Originally Posted by Moppel

should it be used during every stage of the plant? for rooting clones, for veg , for flower?

Use it anytime you can, rooting, veg, flowering, cloning, and germination. I don't necessarily recommend it as a folair spray, though I'm sure it can't hurt.

[Moppel]

ok cool, so it makes roots grow faster, seeds germinate faster, what does it does in veg? does it make them grow faster or different?

And in veg i suppose it makes bigger buds......(?)

the benefits you see from LK aren't going to be related to any particular plant function specifically...LK helps with overall plant health and vigor.

I WOULD recommend using LK as a foliar through veg...greens plants up fantastic!

Originally Posted by Dr. Bloom

Does anyone know how large of a role the auxin and cytokinin play in the increase in root/plant growth from the LK.

I was reading through my Bio book and came across this....

Auxin stimulates shoot growth (toward light), inhibits lateral bud (shoot) development, stimulates root branching, but inhibits root growth (from the tip).

Cytokinin works as essentially a reverse auxin.....
Inhibits shoot growth, stimulates lateral bud development, inhibits root branching, and stimulates root growth from the tip.

So if we use both these hormones in conjunction will they give us a noticable benefit, or will they essentially cancel eachother out?

Also...if we were to want to do a Scrog for example, are there any products available that would contain only cytokinin, as it would make for a more branchy plant. Or conversly could we get an auxin only nutrient additive if we are looking for "spear buds" in a SOG setup?

Just looking from some insight if anyone has any. Thanks.

Commercially available auxins are going to be your rooting hormones...rootech, clonex, hormex, vita-grow, etc... Cytokinins are going to be found in alot of your seaweed products like CytoactinT from Amercian hydroponics, Nitrozime, Super Nova from Amercian Hydro, etc...

Please don't play around with hormones...rooting hormones are essential to the cutting process...but other than that growers should try and stay away from trying to influence plant responses by manipulating hormones...it leads to trouble imo.

My advice....use auxins(rooting hormones) for the cutting process...and use your preferred seaweed extract (cytokinins) during veg as you normally would... I would not recommend any direct manipulation of hormones...especially in flower.

Use LK like it says on the label...use it all the way through flower. LK's hormones are in balance, so no need to worry about it.

[gojo]

kokua or anyone:

Did you notice a ph swing when using LK? Do you use hydro or soil/soil-less?

I wanted to add LK in my rez (ebb/flow w/PBPS) but I read it can wreak havoc on the ph and tds?

Kokua,
How much LK to use per liter when foliar feeding?

best regards,

[Sleepy]

it lowers my pH from 7.9 to around 6.5...

i haven't had to use pH down since i started using it!!

i have seen nothing but positive results in my garden!!

i grow indoors in pro-mix.

Bumpin this thread.

How does LK differ from Floralicious, which has many of the same ingredients.

I have both. I have been using Floralicious for about a year and noticed enhanced smell and flavor. Haven't tried the LK, but bought it to see what the difference was myself.

Any one with experience with both?