Re: Gibberillic Acid -3
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- Subject: Re: Gibberillic Acid -3
- From: M* L* <m*@micron.net>
- Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 08:16:32 -0600
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At 08:15 AM 10/19/98 -0500, you wrote:
>Dear Friends -
>
>There are several foliar spray products 'out there' that make use of
>Gibberillic Acid. Sonic Bloom is one of the best known. Gibberillic Acid is
>referred to in their literature as a 'naturally occuring growth hormone.'
>The manufacturers claim substantially increased yields and increased vigor
>and have even offered it as a panacea for world hunger.
>
>I would think the application of a stimulant of this nature to growing
>plants - even when administered in a mixture of kelp and other plant foods
>- would have its downside.
>
>Has anyone used this or other Gibberillic foliar or root soak products?
>
>thanks
>
>-Allan Balliett
>
I have not, but a friend has used a gibberillic acid to spray on his
grapevines. I think it prevents seeds' formation. Anyway, he was going
crazy trying to figure out how many million "parts" there were in a gallon
of water, since he was to use two drops per million parts of water. It's
strong stuff, undiluted. Margaret
