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first of all, i would like to say of all the nutes under the canadian cx brand, ive tried the wilt guard, regenaroot, and PMT..all 3 work as they are advertised(which is rare)...but im here to talk about the PMT...PMT is to be used from start to finnish, its basicly 2 types of calcium that are used as a foliar spray to help strengthen the leaves and build their natural defense. with PMT the PM will go away in about 3-4 treatments, but continued use is reccomended to keep plant leaves healthy and keep PM off..
now looking upon the ingredients a bit further..i see the 2 ingredients listed are calcium caseinate, and calcium pectinate, so i decided to do a bit of research into the 2 of them and how they help fight PM but more importantly what are their every day uses
calcium pectinate on the other hand i cant find much on it other than "drug delivery system through calcium pectinate gels"..basicly from what i gather in my reading, its a slow release, so it will last longer and over time not degrade instantly as the water is being evaporated..
so has anyone worked with these before?im surprised ive never heard of these ingredients but the PMT product really works well, just expensive at 30$ for 100 ML
...and obviously i came accross this
so i look up calcium chloride and its uses...
so to fix calcium deficiencies, is calcium chloride ok to use? it would seem that the regular salt we buy to de-ice our roads is calcium chloride..foliar feeding with calcium without nitrogen is preferable in my case(dont want to use calcium nitrate)...so what do you guys think of this, is road salt calcium chloride, and can it be used if properly diluted? the cost is rediculously cheap, like 8$ for a 100lb bag
now looking upon the ingredients a bit further..i see the 2 ingredients listed are calcium caseinate, and calcium pectinate, so i decided to do a bit of research into the 2 of them and how they help fight PM but more importantly what are their every day uses
Calcium caseinate is a protein produced from casein in skim and sometimes 1% milk. At neutral or acid pH, casein is relatively insoluble in water, and is easily separated from other milk proteins, sugars and minerals. After their removal, the casein is solubilized at a high pH with calcium hydroxide; the solution is then dried (usually spray dried). Calcium caseinate contains about 17% glutamic acid.
Its main food uses are for powders requiring rapid dispersion into water, such as coffee creamers & instant cream soups. It is also used as a dietary supplement by bodybuilders and other athletes who ingest it before bed, with breakfast, or as meal after working out as it breaks down at a slower rate than whey protein, thus supplying the body with a sustained amino acid release.[1] Mead Johnson introduced a product in the early 1920s named Casec to ease gastrointestinal disorders and infant digestive problems which were a common cause of death in children at that time.[2] Calcium caseinate is soluble and does not clot in the stomach. It is believed to neutralize capsaicin, the active (hot) ingredient of peppers, jalapeños, habaneros, and other chili peppers.
calcium pectinate on the other hand i cant find much on it other than "drug delivery system through calcium pectinate gels"..basicly from what i gather in my reading, its a slow release, so it will last longer and over time not degrade instantly as the water is being evaporated..
so has anyone worked with these before?im surprised ive never heard of these ingredients but the PMT product really works well, just expensive at 30$ for 100 ML
...and obviously i came accross this
Calcium deficiency can sometimes be rectified by adding agricultural lime to acid soils, aiming at a pH of 6.5, unless the subject plants specifically prefer acidic soil. Organic matter should be added to the soil to improve its moisture-retaining capacity. However, because of the nature of the disorder (i.e. poor transport of calcium to low transpiring tissues), the problem cannot generally be cured by the addition of calcium to the roots. In some species, the problem can be reduced by prophylactic spraying with calcium chloride of tissues at risk.
so i look up calcium chloride and its uses...
Calcium chloride, CaCl2, is a salt of calcium and chlorine. It behaves as a typical ionic halide, and is solid at room temperature. Common applications include brine for refrigeration plants, ice and dust control on roads
so to fix calcium deficiencies, is calcium chloride ok to use? it would seem that the regular salt we buy to de-ice our roads is calcium chloride..foliar feeding with calcium without nitrogen is preferable in my case(dont want to use calcium nitrate)...so what do you guys think of this, is road salt calcium chloride, and can it be used if properly diluted? the cost is rediculously cheap, like 8$ for a 100lb bag