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Through an fpe maybe? I'm assuming the agsil 16 is organic right? Just has a synthetic sounding name to it
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Living organic soil from start through recycling
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It is a mined mineral product that is approved for organic production.
Minerals can't be organic or inorganic they can only be approved or not approved.
Rock dusts are another option for silica, but less precise than Agsil 16 (potassium silicate) which can be a problem when dealing with PM or mites.
"tough times call for tough measures" or some such happy horseshit
Minerals can't be organic or inorganic they can only be approved or not approved.
Rock dusts are another option for silica, but less precise than Agsil 16 (potassium silicate) which can be a problem when dealing with PM or mites.
"tough times call for tough measures" or some such happy horseshit
BTW maple syrup and honey both work as a natural glycerin to make tinctures with. I used bubble hash, and it was easily the finest cannabis product I have ever tried, in both taste and effect. A friend of a friend ended up needing it more than me. I just got a call from the person I gave it to, begging for more. This is a person was against cannabis their whole life and gave this a try after being given 2 months to live, and cannot beleive how much it helps to relieve his nausea. He is down to about 100 lbs.
You would think we must be far from competent medical professionals (and you may be right) if he had to turn to me, a random schmuck, for relief, but that couldn't be further from the case... The "world's best hospitals" are in our back yard.
I just wanted to share this with all of you, because I am humbled by the power of this sacred herb, and I am so very grateful to be blessed with it.
You would think we must be far from competent medical professionals (and you may be right) if he had to turn to me, a random schmuck, for relief, but that couldn't be further from the case... The "world's best hospitals" are in our back yard.
I just wanted to share this with all of you, because I am humbled by the power of this sacred herb, and I am so very grateful to be blessed with it.
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bajangreen
I feel you shmalphy.
Here's a pic of the creeper pheno i was talking about earlier in the tread. This is early in flower by the time it was done the tips of the buds were touching the ground and she was in a 2 foot tall pot. this plant was never trained in any way, she just leaned over the side the wind pushed her.
Here's a pic of the creeper pheno i was talking about earlier in the tread. This is early in flower by the time it was done the tips of the buds were touching the ground and she was in a 2 foot tall pot. this plant was never trained in any way, she just leaned over the side the wind pushed her.
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foliar with boiled horsetail is how i role,of course one must wait till it cools
"the problem of making it available" is about 10-15m max when cut with rain or bubbled water
we also have living soil that can break down dryed horsetail pretty fast when amended or mixed/covered with quality casting or compost when topdressing.
lets not forget adding these to the worms or decomposing beneficials in the first place,were then ACT or simple compost/casting can act as a Si supplement & some
"its not rocket science"
"the problem of making it available" is about 10-15m max when cut with rain or bubbled water
we also have living soil that can break down dryed horsetail pretty fast when amended or mixed/covered with quality casting or compost when topdressing.
lets not forget adding these to the worms or decomposing beneficials in the first place,were then ACT or simple compost/casting can act as a Si supplement & some
"its not rocket science"
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bajangreen
These are some pics of the Ap system with soil media growing parsly
it's a pity my canna brothers but that is all i can do presently.
The grow beds are watered when i think it is necessary about 2-4 times a week for 4 hours or so, (it's solar powered) does pretty ok considering i don't do much maintenance.
note the use of the water lettuce as the final filter before the slump tank. in the next pic is a swirl filter made from a 55gall tank. all the black tanks are 6 foot diameter. The fish tank and slump are 5 feet tall the grow beds are 18in tall. i pump from the slump to the grow beds and the fish tank all independently, the grow beds drain directly into the slump and the fish tank drains into the swirl filter then into the slump tank.
I was to post these for seamaiden a long time ago sorry hun.
in the pic showing the drain of the grow bed there is a plant we call rabbit meat, because, well rabbits eat it. is that what you call comfry? it has a small red flower on it and it makes a kick ass FPE.
I was wondering if it is logical to take ques from the animals and use the plants that they chose to eat as basics for FPEs.
it's a pity my canna brothers but that is all i can do presently. The grow beds are watered when i think it is necessary about 2-4 times a week for 4 hours or so, (it's solar powered) does pretty ok considering i don't do much maintenance.
note the use of the water lettuce as the final filter before the slump tank. in the next pic is a swirl filter made from a 55gall tank. all the black tanks are 6 foot diameter. The fish tank and slump are 5 feet tall the grow beds are 18in tall. i pump from the slump to the grow beds and the fish tank all independently, the grow beds drain directly into the slump and the fish tank drains into the swirl filter then into the slump tank.
I was to post these for seamaiden a long time ago sorry hun.
in the pic showing the drain of the grow bed there is a plant we call rabbit meat, because, well rabbits eat it. is that what you call comfry? it has a small red flower on it and it makes a kick ass FPE.
I was wondering if it is logical to take ques from the animals and use the plants that they chose to eat as basics for FPEs.
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I actually like the idea of horsetail much better darc, but I have only found it once, and it was an hour away, and right on the side of the highway.
I might actually know where there is some that is a little closer though. I thought they were pine seedlings, but they might be just be horsetail.
I might actually know where there is some that is a little closer though. I thought they were pine seedlings, but they might be just be horsetail.
Chewy Caramels
Chewy Caramels
One of my favorite ganja recipes. You can make the butter with trim, hash etc. I like to add vanilla bean or toasted coconut right at the end before I pour it into the pan.
From:http://candy.about.com/od/caramelrecipes/r/soft_caramels.htm
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 cups light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter, cut into small cubes
Preparation:
1. Prepare a 9x9 pan by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine the cream and condensed milk in a small saucepan, and place the saucepan on a burner set to the lowest heat setting. You want the milk and cream to be warm, but do not allow it to boil.
3. In a medium-large saucepan combine the corn syrup, water, and granulated sugar over medium-high heat. Stir the candy until the sugar dissolves, then use a wet pastry brush to wash down the sides of the pan to prevent sugar crystals from forming and making the candy grainy.
4. Insert a candy thermometer and reduce the heat to medium. Allow the mixture to come to a boil and cook until the thermometer reads 250 degrees.
5. Add the softened butter chunks and the warm milk-cream mixture. The temperature should go down about 30 degrees.
6. Continue to cook the caramel, stirring constantly so that the bottom does not scorch. Cook it until the thermometer reads 244, and the caramel is a beautiful dark golden brown.
7. Remove the caramel from the heat and immediately pour it into the prepared pan. Do not scrape candy from the bottom of the saucepan. Allow the candy to sit overnight to set up and develop a smooth, silky texture.
8. When you are ready to cut the caramel, place a piece of waxed paper on the counter and lift the caramel from the pan using the foil as handles. Flip the top of the caramel onto the waxed paper and peel the foil layer from the bottom of the caramel.
9. Spray a large knife with nonstick cooking spray. Firmly cut into the caramels, creating 1” squares. Wipe the blade and re-spray as necessary.
10. Wrap the squares in waxed paper. The caramels will gradually spread and lose their square shape if not wrapped soon after cutting. Alternately, you can dip them in chocolate once they are cut.
11. Store the caramels at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Chewy Caramels
One of my favorite ganja recipes. You can make the butter with trim, hash etc. I like to add vanilla bean or toasted coconut right at the end before I pour it into the pan.
From:http://candy.about.com/od/caramelrecipes/r/soft_caramels.htm
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 cups light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter, cut into small cubes
Preparation:
1. Prepare a 9x9 pan by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine the cream and condensed milk in a small saucepan, and place the saucepan on a burner set to the lowest heat setting. You want the milk and cream to be warm, but do not allow it to boil.
3. In a medium-large saucepan combine the corn syrup, water, and granulated sugar over medium-high heat. Stir the candy until the sugar dissolves, then use a wet pastry brush to wash down the sides of the pan to prevent sugar crystals from forming and making the candy grainy.
4. Insert a candy thermometer and reduce the heat to medium. Allow the mixture to come to a boil and cook until the thermometer reads 250 degrees.
5. Add the softened butter chunks and the warm milk-cream mixture. The temperature should go down about 30 degrees.
6. Continue to cook the caramel, stirring constantly so that the bottom does not scorch. Cook it until the thermometer reads 244, and the caramel is a beautiful dark golden brown.
7. Remove the caramel from the heat and immediately pour it into the prepared pan. Do not scrape candy from the bottom of the saucepan. Allow the candy to sit overnight to set up and develop a smooth, silky texture.
8. When you are ready to cut the caramel, place a piece of waxed paper on the counter and lift the caramel from the pan using the foil as handles. Flip the top of the caramel onto the waxed paper and peel the foil layer from the bottom of the caramel.
9. Spray a large knife with nonstick cooking spray. Firmly cut into the caramels, creating 1” squares. Wipe the blade and re-spray as necessary.
10. Wrap the squares in waxed paper. The caramels will gradually spread and lose their square shape if not wrapped soon after cutting. Alternately, you can dip them in chocolate once they are cut.
11. Store the caramels at room temperature for up to two weeks.
...1/2 stick Ganja butter instead?
The recipe calls for a whole stick...why cut yourself short? 
The recipe calls for a whole stick...why cut yourself short?
My mistake..ripped~
Inspiration time....
5 gallon no-till pots in ROLS for the win....
Blue Orca x NL5/Haze
The One x BMR Bx1
The One x Cherry Bomb
That one would the one to focus on if I knew anything about breeding plants.Blue Orca x NL5/Haze
YMMV
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..aren't these fucking awesome. I feel like my insignificant monkey paws should just leave well enough alone with this cross...F1's forever.......but a line would simply dominate. I'd have to spiritually and mentally prepare for that responsibility...ya know,train for lift off~
I'd leave it alone or at least keep it available as a F1
Let others 'fix' it - as is the usual pattern
CC
Let others 'fix' it - as is the usual pattern
CC
Agree..if it ain't broke don't fix it. Considering the parents I can't imagine the flowers not matching the beauty of the foliage.
This was the only type to have some tip burning (tip yellowing actually) due to the unfinished compost... it was definitely a bit hot at the time of the topdress. That tells me that it will grow just as beautifully with less amending. This is a super hero.
The bud density & size from this cross will amaze you - definitely step your PM prevention game
Seriously......
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Seriously......
CC
OrganicLearner
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Nice healthy looking plants as always gascan, are those in fabric pots?
Scientists Unlock Some Key Secrets Of Photosynthesis
In a paper published in the recent edition of the Royal Society of Chemistry journal, Energy & Environmental Science, the scientists – led by K. V. Lakshmi, Rensselaer assistant professor of chemistry and chemical biology and scientific lead at the Baruch '60 Center – have provided important information on a specific portion of the photosynthetic process called Photosystem II. It has been a major challenge to directly observe the individual steps of the solar water-splitting reaction that takes place in Photosystem II, Lakshmi said.
This finding provides new foundational research into how plants efficiently convert energy from the sun and could help inform the development of a new, highly robust, and more efficient generation of solar-energy technologies.
"The photosynthetic system of plants is nature's most elaborate nanoscale biological machine," said Lakshmi. "It converts light energy at unrivaled efficiency of more than 95 percent compared to 10 to 15 percent in the current man-made solar technologies. In order to capture that efficiency in solar energy technology, we must first tackle the basic science of photosynthesis by understanding the chemistry behind its ultra-efficient energy conversion process in nature."
The new research focuses on the first of two photochemical reactions that plants use to convert solar energy into chemical energy that takes place within Photosystem II. Specifically, the researchers studied the binding and activation of the substrate water molecules in the catalytic site of Photosystem II. Photosystem II is a protein complex in plants and cyanobacteria that uses photons of light to split water molecules. This is known as the solar oxidation of water. The protons and electrons resulting from this split are then used by the plant to fuel the remaining systems in the photosynthetic process that transforms light into chemical energy.
"Photosystem II is the engine of life," Lakshmi said. "It performs one of the most energetically demanding reactions known to mankind, splitting water, with remarkable ease and efficiency."
One of the difficulties in studying Photosystem II is that conventional methods have not yet been able to deeply probe the Photosystem II complex, according to Lakshmi, and the mechanism of the photochemical reactions must be fully understood before bio-inspired technologies that mimic the natural processes of photosynthesis can effectively be developed.
In the new research, the scientists investigated the catalytic site of Photosystem II, referred to as the oxygen-evolving complex. This is part of the system that breaks down the water. It does so in five distinct stages. Only the first two of these stages have been investigated in any detail, according to Lakshmi, because the remaining stages are relatively unstable and quickly change.
To understand the more unstable stages of the process, scientists need advanced scientific tools that can probe these complex systems at the atomic level. For this research, Lakshmi and her colleagues trapped three different species of Photosystem II in one of the more unstable stages of the process – the third stage in the oxygen-evolving complex called photochemical S2 intermediate – by using low-temperature illumination of Photosystem II. They then analyzed the system using an advanced spectroscopic technique called two-dimensional hyperfine sub-level correlation spectroscopy.
The tool detects the weak magnetic interactions in the catalytic site to uncover the structure and activation of the substrate water molecules in the S2 intermediate of Photosystem II. The technology, found in few labs in the world, according to Lakshmi, identified four important groups of hydrogen atoms arising from substrate water molecules within the oxygen-evolving complex. This is a significant step in determining the fate of the water molecules in the solar water oxidation reaction that occurs within Photosystem II, Lakshmi said.
"Water is a very stable molecule and it takes four photons of light to split water," she said. "This is a challenge for chemists and physicists around the world as the four-photon reaction has very stringent requirements."
In a paper published in the recent edition of the Royal Society of Chemistry journal, Energy & Environmental Science, the scientists – led by K. V. Lakshmi, Rensselaer assistant professor of chemistry and chemical biology and scientific lead at the Baruch '60 Center – have provided important information on a specific portion of the photosynthetic process called Photosystem II. It has been a major challenge to directly observe the individual steps of the solar water-splitting reaction that takes place in Photosystem II, Lakshmi said.
This finding provides new foundational research into how plants efficiently convert energy from the sun and could help inform the development of a new, highly robust, and more efficient generation of solar-energy technologies.
"The photosynthetic system of plants is nature's most elaborate nanoscale biological machine," said Lakshmi. "It converts light energy at unrivaled efficiency of more than 95 percent compared to 10 to 15 percent in the current man-made solar technologies. In order to capture that efficiency in solar energy technology, we must first tackle the basic science of photosynthesis by understanding the chemistry behind its ultra-efficient energy conversion process in nature."
The new research focuses on the first of two photochemical reactions that plants use to convert solar energy into chemical energy that takes place within Photosystem II. Specifically, the researchers studied the binding and activation of the substrate water molecules in the catalytic site of Photosystem II. Photosystem II is a protein complex in plants and cyanobacteria that uses photons of light to split water molecules. This is known as the solar oxidation of water. The protons and electrons resulting from this split are then used by the plant to fuel the remaining systems in the photosynthetic process that transforms light into chemical energy.
"Photosystem II is the engine of life," Lakshmi said. "It performs one of the most energetically demanding reactions known to mankind, splitting water, with remarkable ease and efficiency."
One of the difficulties in studying Photosystem II is that conventional methods have not yet been able to deeply probe the Photosystem II complex, according to Lakshmi, and the mechanism of the photochemical reactions must be fully understood before bio-inspired technologies that mimic the natural processes of photosynthesis can effectively be developed.
In the new research, the scientists investigated the catalytic site of Photosystem II, referred to as the oxygen-evolving complex. This is part of the system that breaks down the water. It does so in five distinct stages. Only the first two of these stages have been investigated in any detail, according to Lakshmi, because the remaining stages are relatively unstable and quickly change.
To understand the more unstable stages of the process, scientists need advanced scientific tools that can probe these complex systems at the atomic level. For this research, Lakshmi and her colleagues trapped three different species of Photosystem II in one of the more unstable stages of the process – the third stage in the oxygen-evolving complex called photochemical S2 intermediate – by using low-temperature illumination of Photosystem II. They then analyzed the system using an advanced spectroscopic technique called two-dimensional hyperfine sub-level correlation spectroscopy.
The tool detects the weak magnetic interactions in the catalytic site to uncover the structure and activation of the substrate water molecules in the S2 intermediate of Photosystem II. The technology, found in few labs in the world, according to Lakshmi, identified four important groups of hydrogen atoms arising from substrate water molecules within the oxygen-evolving complex. This is a significant step in determining the fate of the water molecules in the solar water oxidation reaction that occurs within Photosystem II, Lakshmi said.
"Water is a very stable molecule and it takes four photons of light to split water," she said. "This is a challenge for chemists and physicists around the world as the four-photon reaction has very stringent requirements."
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