Valerian bloom extract as bloom stimulator?

[bleepboop]

I don't know about difference but it made its way into the mix of knf style feeds quite a bit over the rest of 2021. It was a very stinky brew. I used it in waterings and foliar feeds during late veg/early flowering.

 

[Creeperpark]

Valerian root is often fraudulently adulterated with those of other species

 

[BarrieButsers]

Thx @BarrieButsers
No i totally neglected this topic. I still have the neudorff stuff but was to lazy to make a side by side grow.
Do u see a positive effect so far? Thx

Hard to judge without a side-by-side comparison, also i started late with the application, the stuff only arrived by the end of week 1 of 12/12 - i read you are supposed to start with the application 1-2 weeks before flipping.
I have been foliar feeding with the extract at 3ml/l every 2-3 days and now, at the end of week 3, it appears as if the flowers have developed slightly faster than usual.

 

[Rico Swazi]

Bump
a bit off topic of blooming simulators

https://www.pphouse.org/upload_article/34438614_7_IJEP_November_2018_Stefanini_et_al.pdf

It is suggested infusions @80c rather than soaking/fermenting to obtain the Valerian extract
dandelion, comfrey, borage flowers all have growth hormones
might give them a go while at it

 

[chilliwilli]

Bump
a bit off topic of blooming simulators

https://www.pphouse.org/upload_article/34438614_7_IJEP_November_2018_Stefanini_et_al.pdf

It is suggested infusions @80c rather than soaking/fermenting to obtain the Valerian extract
dandelion, comfrey, borage flowers all have growth hormones
might give them a go while at it

Rudolf steiner also used it for that in his biodynamic agriculture.

 

[Rico Swazi]

Yes indeed although more so for compost preparations than bloom enhancement
note the warm water juice extract from pressing the flowers,
infusion skips the juicing aspect but IME, either way works because the plant works

https://demeter.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Demeter-Biodynamic-Preparations-Manual_2020.pdf

this 'light and warmth' reference that had me searching for more on the subject

Biodynamic Preparations - Demeter International

Biodynamic preparations. Their use is a key requirement for every Demeter certified farm.

demeter.net

been all in cold rain snow and hail here in the PNW.
Fellow gradeners and I seeing good things having sprayed cherry, apple trees
Will follow up in the garden section with more on the effects.

Ganja farmers experiencing early end of season frosts may see benefits beyond bloom enhancement
enabling a later harvest. That is the theory needing some testing. Who's in?