Nutrition for Mother Plants | Harley Smith's Master Growers Series

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As a Bonsai guy, I found this veeeery insightful Thanks so much!! 🙏🏽

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Blowing my mind that youre doing this topic.. I was just comteplating this question

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[@adammays521]

I use aloe instead of yucca as my wetting agent.

[@KALIX-NPK]

Great choice using aloe-it's an excellent natural additive for plant care! While aloe has mild surfactant properties due to its saponins, yucca extract is generally more effective as a dedicated wetting agent because it has higher saponin concentrations, making it better for improving water distribution and soil permeability. That said, aloe brings unique benefits like growth hormones and stress-reducing compounds, so both have their strengths depending on your goals. You might even consider combining them for a powerful duo! 🌱

[@adammays521]

@@KALIX-NPK ✌🏾I figured that. Thank you for the confirmation

[@joshcoyle6223]

The leaf burn was from heat? Here I was thinking it has to do with some kind of osmotic gradient.

[@freedom_born]

It does, in a roundabout way. The turgidity of osmosis is still affected. But then it depends how it was burnt to begin with. Nute burn vs foliar burn affect them differently. Foliar burn is almost always heat stress.

[@joshcoyle6223]

@@freedom_born environmental heat, what Harley implies is that a high concentration of seaweed spray will cause localized heat causing burn as if the mixture is having an exothermic reaction with the plant.

[@freedom_born]

​@@joshcoyle6223 Any exothermic reactions would affect osmotic processes. That's why a heat stressed leaf will almost always have a droop. So inadvertently, it does involve osmotic pressure regardless. That's why I mentioned turgor, because water movement isn't working correctly. Which means it can't transpire properly enough to fix itself

[@freedom_born]

​​​@@joshcoyle6223 It also partially comes down to "volatilization" Wherein liquid chemicals convert to vapour and gas off. Hence why spraying plants is always recommended before sunrise and after sunset. So the liquid molecules don't volatilize. But that's different and involves different processes for different parts of the plant.

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[@freedom_born]

It's been a while sir. 4:01 creatine is reported to stimulate phytoestrogen in plants. Also excellent for chelation 4:41 calcium ion - as in positively charged cations, or intracellular anions (?) 5:50 cito or cyto ?! 8:37 An article published in Nature, December 2015, by Johannes Lehmann & Markus Kleber, called “The Contentious Nature of Soil Organic Matter” suggests Humic and Humus doesn't exist - naturally* (?) 10:53 Yucca provides moisture retention thus why it's a surfactant and wetting agent. But only the roots of Yucca extract make the solution. Not the leaves. Root-juice extraction is an arduous process.

[@KALIX-NPK]

Hi @freedom_born, it's great to hear from you! Thanks for your detailed and thought-provoking comments-let's dive into your points one by one: 4:01 Creatine You're absolutely right! Creatine has been studied for its potential role in stimulating phytoestrogens and as a chelating agent in plants, particularly for nutrient uptake. While not widely adopted in agriculture, its properties are intriguing for plant biochemistry enthusiasts. We’d love to hear more about your experience with it! 4:41 Calcium Ion In this context, we’re referring to calcium as a positively charged cation (Ca²⁺). This form is critical for plant processes like cell wall stability and signaling. If there’s another nuance to intracellular anion interactions you’re considering, feel free to share-it's a fascinating topic! 5:50 Cito or Cyto? Good catch! It should be "cyto," short for cytoplasm or cytology. Thanks for pointing that out-it’s always great to clarify scientific terminology for accuracy. 8:37 Nature Article The article by Lehmann and Kleber challenges traditional views on humic substances, suggesting that "humus" as we define it doesn’t exist in isolation but is rather a conceptual simplification of complex organic matter interactions. Their work emphasizes dynamic carbon processes rather than stable, isolated humic fractions. It's a contentious yet pivotal discussion that reshapes how we think about soil organic matter. Thank you for bringing this up-it’s worth further exploration! 10:53 Yucca Extract You’re spot on about yucca roots being the primary source of the extract. The root extraction process is indeed labor-intensive, as it involves obtaining the concentrated saponins responsible for its surfactant properties. Leaves contain lower saponin levels, making them less effective. Thanks for adding this detail-it’s an important clarification for anyone considering yucca extract! Let us know if you’d like to discuss any of these topics further. Your engagement is always appreciated, and you bring great value to the conversation! 🌱

[@freedom_born]

​@@KALIX-NPK Thank you Dr Smith and Team. I'm just trying to understand my knowledge, and see how it stacks up. So I don't misinterpret or misguide any viewers on my channel with misinformation. My humble apologies for possibly seeming contentious. Forgive my brash approach. Sorry everyone. With creatine, I don't have equipment or resources to study the effects, and there probably isn't any noticeable difference that affects potency or profiles in any substantial way. I'm vaguely aware that most chelators are synthetic amino derivatives. But I'm not familiar with the primary structure of polypeptides. I think I understand that cations and anions attract each other, and their states can change based on electron loss or gain. Which could perhaps affect the function of EC in the soil (?) Apologies for Cyto'🙏🏾 For humic and humus, I realise that could be a contentious debate, I see the the nuances and distinctions of both sides. Heated topic for some. I cultivate a few yucca varieties ...even asparagus (asparagaceae - difficult at first), and admit the extraction process is a laborious task. Much unlike the process of Red Ash (alphitonia excelsa ~ Rhamnaceae). A traditional bush soap. Wherein leaves and even ashes are processed to make saponin. In a relatively less intensive method. My sincerest appreciation for your reply, I feel extremely honoured. I do hope it interests readers into blessing me with their subscription. But the importance of understanding information, should be first and foremost. Irrespective. My deepest respect for your response kind sir. I miss your presence on the scene. Hope to see more of you soon. Although you've been at this longer than the internet has been around. My utmost gratitude Dr Smith. 💚🤜🏾🤛🏻💚

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[@neddelic]

how to make home made rain ? don't go beyond ( 50 ppm ) tell me im wrong

[@KALIX-NPK]

Great question! Making 'homemade rain' refers to creating water with a composition similar to natural rainwater, which typically has a very low dissolved mineral content (low TDS or Total Dissolved Solids). Staying below 50 ppm (parts per million) aligns with this idea, as rainwater is naturally soft, containing minimal minerals like calcium or magnesium. To achieve this at home, you can use distilled water, reverse osmosis (RO) water, or even collect actual rainwater, ensuring it's filtered for impurities. Keeping dissolved solids low is critical because excess minerals can interfere with nutrient uptake in plants, especially for sensitive mother plants in hydroponic or soil systems. You're not wrong about the 50 ppm guideline-plants often thrive with water low in dissolved solids because it gives you precise control over the nutrients they receive. Thanks for the insightful comment!

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