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yan402started grow question 1d ago
This question is mainly for growers who mix or make their own nutrients, homemade blends, extracts, or custom concentrates
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ATLien415answered grow question 1d ago
IMO, the name of the game is going to be nano-batches with iterations.
Not to get too into the weeds, but it really depends on which preparation you are trying to hold. Like holding a tea is going to maximize immediate availability but is also going to keep brewing at some rate and your protozoa ratio is going to change accordingly, likely meaning over time your applications would have inaccurate benchmarks for microbe numbers at a minimum.
pH is both a game of attrition at the chemical level but organic matter complicates it, with most going to cause drift down and rather severely. moving into mineral source is so hard, as I know we touched on before...like UV and or acid and or heat/pressure applications are the only real way to get most mineral sources to comply with your timeframes
The only thing I'd be really able to work on you with would be stable hormone extracts/blends. There is a ton of commercial additives, even foodsafe ones, that can be used. Ethanol is effective for hormone solubility, especially in our ranges for even concentrated product. There is a ton of folks shoving hormones into the market and folks don't even know, having worked on bringing a product to fruition in this space, there are a dozen key phrases or more that are indicative of selling hormones under the guise of alternative extracts. Just about every nutrient company on here is also using hormones in their blends, unless they're AG salts or a base line only. Lab water, small amount of ethanol, maybe some poly80. The real nuance is in how you use it/describe it and knowing where to look to find said hormones. Honestly, with all the sauce I'd willingly message you Yan because you've always kept it real...there is one thing everyone should know...IF YOU ARENT RECOVERING YOUR OWN CANNABIS EFFLUENT STREAM HORMONES, YOU ARE TAKING AN L EVERY HARVEST!!! We should all not only be composting any cannabis refuse because of how well we feed these girls, but hormone ratios in a veg plant are.........good for veggin plants!!! and hormone blends found naturally in flowering cannabis is good for flowering cannabis. Do with that what you will, and protect your local water supply.
Ultravioletanswered grow question 1d ago
Bacteria cannot multiply in water during the process of electrolysis, the process is an effective method of disinfection that kills and severely inhibits bacterial growth.
Better way of thinking of "organic matter" ATOM, to break apart to its smallest size/final form.
That which is yet to be broken down. If your solution is unstable or still producing breakdown then not all the organisms ic matter is in its final form yet. Possibly due to lack of balance on c:n ratio. If using fermentation alone.
Best of luck Yan 👍✨️
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HinduGodanswered grow question 1d ago
YAN WHEN I MAKE MY DRY NUTRIENTS LIKE EGGSHELLS,ORANGE PEEL,TANGERINE PEEL,BANANA,PEEL AND SLICED BANANA + OTHERS!!! I PUT DAT ON A COOKIE SHEET WITH PARTCHMENT PAPER AND BAKE @175-80F UNTIL DRY!!! I GRIND DAT UP IN A COFFEE GRINDER AND STORE IT IN SEPERATE BAGGIES AT ROOM TEMP!!!
WHEN I MAKE TEAS WITH MY WORM CASTINGS AND HOMEMADE DRY AMENDMENTS WITH DA AIRSTONE! AFTER DA TEA IS MADE I WILL STRAIN IT JUST BEFORE STORAGE!!! I WILL USE OLD RINSED OUT HYDROGEN PEROXCIDE BOTTLES 500ML AND STORE DAT IN DA FRIDGE!! IF I DONT USE DAT IN A MONTH I WILL JUST POUR IT OUT IN A JAR AND ADD AIRSTONE WITH A DRIP OF MOLASSES!! BUBBLE FOR 30 MIN AND REBOTTLE IT PUT IT BACK IN DA FRIDGE FOR UP TO A MONTH!!
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Ultravioletanswered grow question 1d ago
My studies took me deep into alternative methods other than fermentation. Photolysis and electrolysis are alternative processes to fermentation for producing various chemicals and fuels, particularly hydrogen. While fermentation uses microorganisms to break down organic matter in the absence of light or oxygen, photolysis and electrolysis use light or electricity, respectively, to drive chemical reactions.
Micros are not the only way. both photolysis and electrolysis can be potentially dangerous, primarily due to the production of hazardous substances (such as explosive gases or toxins) then again so is Fermentation.
Electrolysis is capable of breaking down matter into smaller sizes than fermentation.
Smaller size , more efficent uptake.
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Green_clawsanswered grow question 1d ago
My next experiment is to breed none sulphur purple bacteria to mix in with my EM which has a small amount but I'm going to breed a few litres to add to, this photosynthesis bacteria is a marvel in my eyes along with chlorella and spiralina... Everyone will be using these when the penny drops..
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Ultravioletanswered grow question 1d ago
Not one person talking about carbon to nitrogen ratio. the fermentation breakdown process is highly reliant on the carbon-to-nitrogen (C/N) ratio. This ratio is THE critical factor for microbial growth, metabolism, and the efficiency and stability of the entire process. Sugar is organic carbon. microorganisms require nitrogen (N), as well as carbon (C), to break down organic matter. microorganisms cannot continue to break down organic matter efficiently if carbon or nitrogen is low. Decomposition still occurs, but at a significantly slower rate.
Surprised atlien415 isn't giving you lectures on how you are trying to kill people or accusing you of acts of terrorism or biological warfare.
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Green_clawsanswered grow question 1d ago
Hiya mate I have made loads of ferment and my knowledge on it is to not add so much sugar or use food with less sugar because that is what what makes the magic happen but once the pH goes down to 3.8 it should stay stable and then it's adding pH to get it correct to feed.. You can't keep home made ferts at a pH perfect level because it's breeding but at that low pH it's stable and correct pH as and when used.. Also using jaggery, brown sugar or molasses at a bit input to make it concentrated and stop bad bacteria taking hold which is easy in an anaerobic environment.. Top man and good luck.. Your ferment are fire anyway
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Fruitgroweranswered grow question 1d ago
You're making it too complicated bro.
Just make a good living super soil, is all you need
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WhiteEdgeanswered grow question 1d ago
Not a expert on this, i keep all organics in fridge at 4-8c, plastic or glass cups or bottle. No transparency, solid black. Leave it to finish completely fermentation before storing. Air tight containers preferably. Filter solution as you can , removing biomaterial will help in contamination, think. Don't mix old and new solution. Ash or lime can be added for additional safety. Checking ORP, and PH of solution regularly to see any changes, it help with degassing if something inside still fermenting. At least make notes on daily progress or when you open containers for testing.
ORP values is most important to me when controlling health of nutrient solution. It may look good, but if ORP is low always problem start to appear.
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