UVB + CO2 + Mepiquat chloride = THC % +++++++

[MRTICKLE]

PPM 1700 co2 on 12/12 cycle
UVB reptile bulbs addition to high fluros

THC production increases upto 10% with addition of Mepiquat chloride

thinking of trying Mepiquat chloride, a plant growth inhibitor used to control growth with benefits of better plant flowering, reduced plant height, enhanced crop earliness, and in some cases improved yields


I think this works is there any proof or text regarding this anywhere, or do you have a consensis?

it also means you can harvest earlier throught the CO2 increase and better yeilds etc, too many ++++

I am inviting your comments

i am thinking of trying it building a set up to maintain these levels etc

using the fastest strains etc to see what happens to potency anyone tried it here?

 

[GMT]

Out of my league

 

[Nugs of Science]

Questions

Questions

Hey MRTICKLE, I always enjoy experimental talk. I am a big fan of UV-b. The first questions is can you get Mepiquat chloride considering its it a registered EPA pesticide. Oh, I just found a place you can order 5g for $12. My only concern is that it carries a Category II Health warning(EPA). Fortunately, it is not considered a carcinogen. What is the apllication concentration? and time of application(s)? Are you testing it or have you tested it yet? Here's a interesting web site I came across:http://www.super-grow.biz/Products.jsp
NoS

 

[Harry Gypsna]

Siounbds like messing with fire to me......the word pesticide puts the fear in me str8 away

 

[MRTICKLE]

ok i heard about it from some work I do in horticulture, here is the effect it is supposed to have on cannabis, once your plant has reached full mature height indoors or outdoors, the chemical inhibits the growth of new roots and leaves, it focuses growth purely on the flowering part of the plant, the chemical is used in many industrial growing sectors, including cotton. There is evidence somewhere that there were actually an increase in yeild of quality bud using this chemical, but the idea the experimenters had in mind was that using highest CO2 and max Light water and UVB, the plant is forced into producing THC from CBD to protect the plant from the radiation it is receiving.

I was kind of hoping one of you may have tried it first, but if the theory is true, it all makes sense the plant simply has the best possible growth environment for thc production. without the chemical i have heard of very high THC on the buds using CO2 and UVB, also sppeds up the matuity time


you can get the chemical all over it is commen in Bonsai trees i think,

anyone any experience with this?

a very weekend sore throat battered

mr tickle

 

[Nugs of Science]

Yeah, it's a growth regulator

Yeah, it's a growth regulator

Hey there MRTICKLE, the applications I have seen for the product have been for non-comsumed or ingested agricultural products. That's not to say it can be used if the half life of the product can found. I see what I can find on residue present after application. It seems like a perfect alternate to Superbud but whether it can be safely used is another thing. I am curious enough to do some research on it.
Co2 can increase maturity because it increases growth. The reptile UV-B bulbs are useless. They will not give you the required flux to do much difference and plus logistically, it is hard to place them. Now, the CFL VU-b bulbs helps solve the placement issue but still require too much effort. For a good UV-b light I recommend this lamp:http://www.reptileuv.com/megarayflood.htm These lamps are much easier logistically to add to a grow room. (IMHO)
Here a site with some UV-b comparisons:http://www.uvheat.com/measure.html

I believe UV-b will increase THC content because it does act like suntan lotion for the plant. However, I think there are other minute THC-derivative and terpenes are produced that make our favorite plant even more desirable. The UV-b light is needed to drive these energy-hog reactions. I tend to examine the effect scientifically. Should be fun!
NoS

 

[Guest]

Playing with fire...

Think about it its not only THC that gets you high, all the chemicals have certain effects on your stone. Yeild is determined by how much the plant can eat, what its eating and when, how big its rootball is(allowing it to eat more), and genetics


I would never treat a plant with ANYTHING labeled a pesticide...


Stop trying to fangle with nature, grow better plants - let em dictate what they need...slammin em with shit thats barely pronouncable never will do any good imho

 

[JLP]

I've never heard of the meq. chloride before but I read that first link that NOS posted.The reasearch that's been done on it's usage has been from 10 PPM-150 PPM, so there is no solid application rate for this stuff.You'd really be guessing at the proper dosage.
My feeling is that the unknowns outwiegh the possible increase.

C02 on the other hand can increase yields substantially if you can master keeping your level at around 1500 PPM.I tried using C02 back when I had a smaller light and it worked as advertised.With the bigger light I have to run a 24/7 vent so no more C02.

JLP

 

[MRTICKLE]

hey i agree i am mr organics and do not smoke anything that will harm me, well at least i think i do, i also water cure too to remove any remaining chemicals from the plant too before any drying,

to me i feel we have a moral obligation to experiment with nature. Is the cannabis plant not the strongest most intelligent plant in the world when it has people discussing it's developemnt on the internet. Cannabis uses man for it's evolution. and we thought we were at the top of the food chain eh

regarding persticides, it scares you ! you really should look what has been used in the foods you ingest or the tabacco you may or may not smoke. man does anyone remember DDT, well i need not say anymore. The fact of the matter is that i work with other plants too and i am looking for cross overs all the time.

i think this has turned into an interesting discussion, has any got any techniqies they use to help with potency of all the pychoactiveness.

mrtickle

still in bed after the weekend porly

 

[pseudochile]

I would think anyone wanting to try it should set one plant aside that is not going to be smoked to see if the trichs are even visable biiger, more prevalent. I know the trichs are different than thc, but if the plant didn't look any better, wouldn't it be safe to assume it's defintiely not worth ingesting?

Maybe give some of those nugs to your ex and see if she's still kicking in a week!