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I can in the coco, I just wonder how the UC roots and the frass will work together.You should do some experiments and let us know how you go. I've not come across frass in Australia.
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I can in the coco, I just wonder how the UC roots and the frass will work together.You should do some experiments and let us know how you go. I've not come across frass in Australia.
-- iCultivate --
So for a rule of thumb, if we cant find a MSDS do provide links to the purchase of the product. Is that what you mean? I ask , remember the "Mighty Wash" discussion, I couldnt find info on it either.I can't find an MSDS for the product, so please do attach or link it if you do. :) I've mentioned before that fungus gnats are the bane of my indoor cultivation, a chronic, debilitating problem when popping seeds inside, so I'm interested in all organic methods.
Maybe you can make your own. I raise mealworms. I was told by the rep I mentioned previously that they use a 30-30 screen (whatever that is, I figured it couldn't be too hard to sort out what mesh opening it is). I keep them for my chickenbirds, but as I screen them out of the bran I know I'm also getting frass. I just use a kitchen sieve though, so I also get the wheat bran into the frass. The bagged frass I'm using comes from mealworms.You should do some experiments and let us know how you go. I've not come across frass in Australia.
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Insect frass is also a good fungal food. Amendment and extracts/aactWhat does the chitin/chitinase do in terms of plant defence? I've never come across anything about it before. I've seen mention of insect frass on here before, but it was always in relation to it being used as an soil amendment, which I presumed was for additional nutrients or trace elements.
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Not to stray off topic, but also worth noting is also ISRA single encounter with a pathogen may increase resistance to future attacks
When a plant survives infection by a pathogen at one site, it often develops increased resistance to subsequent attacks at sites throughout the plant and enjoys protection against a wide range of pathogenic species. This phenomenon, called systemic acquired resistance (SAR) (Figure 2.23), develops over several days following initial infection. Systemic acquired resistance appears to result from increased levels of certain PR proteins that we have already mentioned, including chitinases and other hydrolytic enzymes. Although the mechanism of SAR induction is still unknown, one of the endogenous signals involved is likely to be salicylic acid. This benzoic acid derivative accumulates dramatically in the zone of infection after the initial attack, and it is thought to establish SAR in other parts of the plant. Another compound that accumulates at the site of infection and may play a role in SAR is H2O2. However, like salicylic acid, H2O2 is unlikely to function as a long-distance signal.
{Plant Physiology Ördög Vince, Molnár Zoltán (2011)}Interactions of plants with non-pathogenic bacteria can trigger induced systemic resistance
In contrast to SAR, which occurs as a consequence of actual pathogen infection, induced systemic resistance (ISR) is activated by nonpathogenic microbes (Figure 2.24). Colonialization of the root zone by rhizobacteria, for example, not only stimulates the formation of root nodules, but also initiates a signaling cascade throughout the plant. As a consequence of this signaling cascade, which involves JA and ethylene, protective measures are activated throughout the plant, resulting in an enhanced mode of preparedness against pathogen attack. This form of systemic defense activation does not involve salicylic acid as a signaling compound and does not induce the accumulation of typical PR proteins. While certain defensive measures are immediately put in place by ISR, other defensive responses are initiated only after actual pathogen infection, resulting in a faster and stronger response. The advantage of this defensive strategy lies in reducing the direct investment of resources in defensive measures, which would otherwise affect the performance of the plant, resulting, for example, in reduced growth and yield.
Even strained frass will leave more organic material in your res. Tanlin will be cleaner in that regard.I can in the coco, I just wonder how the UC roots and the frass will work together.
fyi, A pyrethium bomb is only one way of killing fliers.I havent bombed the room since day one. Didn't have a need until now.
Dam maid, you're turning into some kind of chemist/pharmicistAspirin? Yeah, I use it, prophylactically, so my girls don't get a headache. ;) But not as the sole method for control crap like fungus gnats. It's basically an immune system booster, much like lysine does for humans (which I use instead of Valtrex for cold sores, and it works just as well).
That's 2 drops per gallon n whoever told you it has diatomaceous earth in it doesn't know what they're talking about. I used it last night for my fungus gnats problem but I don't see how there could be diatomaceous earth in it. It called tanlinAnyone heard of an insecticide called "Tanilin"
I'm not sure if the spelling is right but it comes in a small approx. 2 ounce squeeze bottle . I believe the label is yellow and has some Diatomaceous Earth in it claimed by the salesperson.
I know you use 40 drops per gallon.
Local shop had it, pretty steep to @ 44 bucks a btl pre discount.
That's 2 drops per gallon n whoever told you it has diatomaceous earth in it doesn't know what they're talking about. I used it last night for my fungus gnats problem but I don't see how there could be diatomaceous earth in it. It called tanlin
I just looked it up it has a crystal type substance in it but doesn't work in the same fashion as de. Crystals in Tanlin are eating causing the larvae to die from it unlike de which is cutting them from the outside regardless of whether it's eating. I seen someone else say that same thing about having me in it so I went to their siteThat's 2 drops per gallon n whoever told you it has diatomaceous earth in it doesn't know what they're talking about. I used it last night for my fungus gnats problem but I don't see how there could be diatomaceous earth in it. It called tanlin