Re: 3rd Grade Science Project
Well, I have a theory on this. Whoever grew this enormous
pumpkin using milk probably had naturally acidic soil. The
milk served to buffer that acidity with its natural
alkalinity, resulting in a good neutral environment for a
giant pumpkin to grow in. This is just a wild theory on my
part. I have no idea of the actual circumstances.
In your case, with probably neutral potting soil and controlled
conditions, your water plant is going to be neutral, the soda
plant will be way acidic and the milk plant way alkaline. The
experiment is still valid! Go with it. You just didn't get the
results you expected, but you probably can go ahead and explain
the results you got. Maybe you could use one of those cheap pH
tester kits to confirm this.
Regards, Cliff in Idaho
>From: "wooten4u" <wooten4u@email.msn.com>
>Reply-To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
>To: <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
>Subject: 3rd Grade Science Project
>Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 22:07:49 -0800
>
>
> Hi,
> I drastically need some help! My son is doing a science experiment
>which is due next week! He has been watering 3 identical plants with tap
>water, cola and low-fat milk at regular intervals and identical amounts.
>His hypothesis was based on an article that a friend read about a pumpkin
>growing to an enormous size by using milk. After reading on the Web
>Archive.....this was a hoax?! :>(
>
> Do you have any knowledge or access to any information that supports
>or negates this type of experiment? We began on February 20th and we
>haven't had any drastic results, yet. Except mold in the "soda" plant,
>leaves falling off of the "milk" plant and very wet soil in the "water"
>plant. What results would actually take place and why? Scientific analysis
>is required for his report. Can you help?
>
> Frustrated mom,
>
> Paige
>
>
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