Gibberellic Acid to speed seedcoat "wear"

lucky1

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Anybody on PN ever used this "accelerator" on palms?

Interesting study here: http://www.cropj.com/dewir_5_3_2011_248_253.pdf

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Posted : 20/02/2013 11:19 am

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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 😛

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Posted : 20/02/2013 12:18 pm

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I seen it at rare exotic seed website I think it is in Canada.

http://www.rarexoticseeds.com/en/gibberellic-acid-ga3-seed-primer/gibberellic-acid-powder-ga3-90.html

Posted : 22/02/2013 9:29 pm

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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?

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Posted : 22/02/2013 9:52 pm

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No Barb . Im in Tucson tonight heading to phoenix area tomorrow . suppose to be 20C tommorow and full sun. Yes I took alot of pictures.

Posted : 22/02/2013 11:20 pm

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Im in Tucson tonight heading to phoenix area tomorrow

lucky duckie... 😀

You probably heard about their Wednesday blizzard.

Enjoy your stay, glad you're taking lots of photos.

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Posted : 22/02/2013 11:30 pm

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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

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 course :P)

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Posted : 23/02/2013 6:24 am

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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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