Experiments

BobNarley · 05-31-2008, 10:30 AM

Experiments
Horticulturists have reported a number of methods for increas-
ing plant yeilds which are still in the experimental stage. These in-
clude stimulating growth using an electrical current, the use of
estrogen and progestin, and the use of strobe lighting.

ELECTRICITY

Experiments at the University of Maryland indicate that a very
weak electrical current running through the soil increases the
growth rates of plants. This stimulation seems to be most effective
when the plants are not receiving a lower than optimum level of
light. Some researchers speculate that the current increases the
roots' efficiency in obtaining nutrients by affecting the chemical-
electrical charges of the nutrient dissolved in the water. One com-
pany manufactures a photovoltaic device specifically to charge the
soil. The magazine Mother Earth News reported in the March 1984
issue that plant growth can be doubled using these devices.
""Sun Stiks" are available from Silicon Sensors, Highway 18
East, Dodgeville, Wisconsin 53533.
FEMALE HORMONES - BIRTH CONTROL PILLS

Over the years there have been a lot of anecdotal reports in-
dicating that birth control pills stimulate plant growth. In 1983, a
farmer in Texas reported that his tomato plants grew many more
tomatoes after they received two treatments with estrogen-based
pills.
There may be a problem of safety regarding the use of these
hormones. There have been no studies on what happens to the hor-
mone once it is taken up by the plant. When estrogen is given to
farm animals, it increases their growth rate, but the meat contains
traces of the substance, which sometimes affects people who eat it.

STROBE LIGHTS

Some botanists have speculated that the pigments which are us-
ed in photosynthesis respond to energy peaks in the light wave.
These scientists believe that much of the light is wasted by the plant
because it isn't "peak". They speculate that much energy could be
saved by supplying the plant only with light "peaks". One way to
do this is by using a strobe unit in place of conventional lighting.
The strobe flashes a high intensity of light, but it is on for only frac-
tions of a second. The result is that the plants receive many light
peaks in between periods of darkness.
There has been little research on this theory, but one grower
claimed to get satisfactory results.
One way to use a strobe without too much risk might be to use
it to supplement more conventional lighting. If a higher growth rate
is noticed, the strobes could be tried alone. Should this system
work, electrical costs could be lowered by as much as 75%.
A Letter to Readers
I gathered the information in this book from primary research
as well as through interviews and correspondence with growers. I

appreciate this contact and will continue to try and make myself
available to individuals with similar interests.
Your ideas, criticisms, feedback and comments help to shape
future works. They are invaluable to my research activities.
Newspaper articles about growing, eradication activities, and other
topics of interest are also helpful. Finally, any research material in-
cluding university studies and scientific articles help to round out
the information cycle.
I already receive quite a bit of mail about marijuana and its
cultivation, and I do not have the time to answer it all personally.
However, I do read it all. I currently write a column for High Times
magazine called ""Ask Ed" in which I answer readers' questions
about marijuana; your question may very well be answered in that
column or in other articles in High Times or Sinsemilla Tips.
You have a better chance of receiving an answer if you enclose
a self-addressed, stamped envelope, but still, there are no
guarantees. Any correspondence suggesting my participation or en-
couragement of an illegal activity will be ignored.
Stay high,
Ed Rosenthal
High Times
211 East 43rd Street
New York, New York 10017

Ryan M · 06-09-2008, 04:32 PM

Thank you for the tips. I've personally never done 420, but if I decide to grow some anytime, I'll use these. This is a nice amount of information, thanks, and keep it coming!

spanksta · 06-09-2008, 10:09 PM

ive got a bit of an experiment plants so i read only count the drank they get which makes them go in to bud so if u put them in a 16/13 light dark will they stay in bud coss from what i have read the plant has no idear about how long it gets light only dark. u would have to thibk that u would get biger buds has any one tryed this b4?

spanksta · 06-09-2008, 10:21 PM

m8 ive read every thing u have said from a book from 1986 the strobe light one isnt any good so ive been told but the first one dose work

05-31-2008, 10:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
BobNarley My Mood: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mojove Desert-Southern California Posts: 530 gRamz: 13,373 Danks: 26 Danked 17 Times in 14 Posts	Experiments Experiments Horticulturists have reported a number of methods for increas- ing plant yeilds which are still in the experimental stage. These in- clude stimulating growth using an electrical current, the use of estrogen and progestin, and the use of strobe lighting. ELECTRICITY Experiments at the University of Maryland indicate that a very weak electrical current running through the soil increases the growth rates of plants. This stimulation seems to be most effective when the plants are not receiving a lower than optimum level of light. Some researchers speculate that the current increases the roots' efficiency in obtaining nutrients by affecting the chemical- electrical charges of the nutrient dissolved in the water. One com- pany manufactures a photovoltaic device specifically to charge the soil. The magazine Mother Earth News reported in the March 1984 issue that plant growth can be doubled using these devices. ""Sun Stiks" are available from Silicon Sensors, Highway 18 East, Dodgeville, Wisconsin 53533. FEMALE HORMONES - BIRTH CONTROL PILLS Over the years there have been a lot of anecdotal reports in- dicating that birth control pills stimulate plant growth. In 1983, a farmer in Texas reported that his tomato plants grew many more tomatoes after they received two treatments with estrogen-based pills. There may be a problem of safety regarding the use of these hormones. There have been no studies on what happens to the hor- mone once it is taken up by the plant. When estrogen is given to farm animals, it increases their growth rate, but the meat contains traces of the substance, which sometimes affects people who eat it. STROBE LIGHTS Some botanists have speculated that the pigments which are us- ed in photosynthesis respond to energy peaks in the light wave. These scientists believe that much of the light is wasted by the plant because it isn't "peak". They speculate that much energy could be saved by supplying the plant only with light "peaks". One way to do this is by using a strobe unit in place of conventional lighting. The strobe flashes a high intensity of light, but it is on for only frac- tions of a second. The result is that the plants receive many light peaks in between periods of darkness. There has been little research on this theory, but one grower claimed to get satisfactory results. One way to use a strobe without too much risk might be to use it to supplement more conventional lighting. If a higher growth rate is noticed, the strobes could be tried alone. Should this system work, electrical costs could be lowered by as much as 75%. A Letter to Readers I gathered the information in this book from primary research as well as through interviews and correspondence with growers. I appreciate this contact and will continue to try and make myself available to individuals with similar interests. Your ideas, criticisms, feedback and comments help to shape future works. They are invaluable to my research activities. Newspaper articles about growing, eradication activities, and other topics of interest are also helpful. Finally, any research material in- cluding university studies and scientific articles help to round out the information cycle. I already receive quite a bit of mail about marijuana and its cultivation, and I do not have the time to answer it all personally. However, I do read it all. I currently write a column for High Times magazine called ""Ask Ed" in which I answer readers' questions about marijuana; your question may very well be answered in that column or in other articles in High Times or Sinsemilla Tips. You have a better chance of receiving an answer if you enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope, but still, there are no guarantees. Any correspondence suggesting my participation or en- couragement of an illegal activity will be ignored. Stay high, Ed Rosenthal High Times 211 East 43rd Street New York, New York 10017

06-09-2008, 04:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ryan M Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7 gRamz: 1,081 Danks: 0 Danked 0 Times in 0 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Re: Experiments Thank you for the tips. I've personally never done 420, but if I decide to grow some anytime, I'll use these. This is a nice amount of information, thanks, and keep it coming!

06-09-2008, 10:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
spanksta Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 gRamz: 752 Danks: 0 Danked 0 Times in 0 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Re: Experiments ive got a bit of an experiment plants so i read only count the drank they get which makes them go in to bud so if u put them in a 16/13 light dark will they stay in bud coss from what i have read the plant has no idear about how long it gets light only dark. u would have to thibk that u would get biger buds has any one tryed this b4?

06-09-2008, 10:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
spanksta Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 gRamz: 752 Danks: 0 Danked 0 Times in 0 Posts Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Re: Experiments m8 ive read every thing u have said from a book from 1986 the strobe light one isnt any good so ive been told but the first one dose work

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