Re: Indole - 3- Butyric Acid

Wayne,  I used a weak solution and soaked the seeds for 24hrs or more, don't remember the strength or exact time.  Was just playing.  Didn't have time or room to grow any out.  I talked alittle about it with Mike B., don't know if he tried anything.  I think you could apply it, in dilute strength, to the rooting areas.  The seeds had thumb size areas of fiberous roots.  It would be nice to see how they grow out over time.  The chemical is made to develope rooting action, if applied to roots it might increase the feeder root numbers.  I would not apply it to the leaves, don't know what would happen.  If you are feeding on the ground it might work.  I would only use it for the first half the season, long enough to get all the roots you want.  You could try applying it to the buried stems, might get roots in new areas.  I'd use the weakest powder direct on the stems as you bury them, treating them like cuttings.
Roger Swalley
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