Feeding with aloe?

[Jimmy Verde]

Anyone got any good info on this? Been reading alot just figure I'd ask see if I can get a couple quick opinions for myself

AlL welcome anything helps thanks

 

[chemphlegm]

what for?

 

[Walter9999]

I tried it once in a bubble cloner and saw no difference in promoting root growth...what are your ideas of application???

 

[Jimmy Verde]

what for?

Basically seen it being described as a "protein shake" or "sports drink" for the girls as silly as that sounds just sounded interesting to me also heard ppl using it as a surfactant for their sprays

 

[vostok]

Anyone got any good info on this? Been reading alot just figure I'd ask see if I can get a couple quick opinions for myself

AlL welcome anything helps thanks

yes its the best natural surfactant there is

I use it in my germing water

whatever you add in the form of nutes will travel further ..lol

good luck

 

[ChefKimbo]

What ratio u use for germing water, cant get my old seed to crack for shit!!!

 

[Jimmy Verde]

What ratio u use for germing water, cant get my old seed to crack for shit!!!

I've been told 1/4 cup per gal of h20 but not sure if that's accurate

 

[Richard Drysift]

Aloe gel is a natural antiseptic; I don't see how it could actually do much to feed your plants. I use it when I'm transplanting rooted clones from my cloner to soil. Dipping the roots in aloe gel first and then into granular mycorrhizae helps it stick to the roots. Clones done this way always become super green and heathy.
Aloe is like the best houseplant you can keep. The gel treats minor burns and insect bites for humans plus the aforementioned natural root treatment for your plants spurs on a symbiotic relationship with mycorrhizae fungi in the rhizosphere which helps with nutrient absorption. If you compost the aloe flesh in a worm bin or compost pile it does have NPK value but only after it decomposes. Everybody should have one on their windowsill.

 

[Jimmy Verde]

I tried it once in a bubble cloner and saw no difference in promoting root growth...what are your ideas of application???

Was thinking of using as a surfactant in my foliar spray and possible soil feeding if it has any value

 

[vostok]

What ratio u use for germing water, cant get my old seed to crack for shit!!!

be sure to scarify the seed, rub on a bit of sandpaper to soften shell.

add a teaspoon of Av to a 1/4 cup of germing water

leave for 6-8 hours until seed sinks (imbibtion occurred)

then to damp paper napkin ..keep warm

good luck

 

[ChefKimbo]

be sure to scarify the seed, rub on a bit of sandpaper to soften shell.

add a teaspoon of Av to a 1/4 cup of germing water

leave for 6-8 hours until seed sinks (imbibtion occurred)

then to damp paper napkin ..keep warm

good luck

Thanks a million.

2 questions.

Is it ok to use fresh aloe gel mixed with water?

I had one seed sink as soon as it hit the water, would this be a viable seed?

 

[vostok]

Is it ok to use fresh aloe gel mixed with water? = yes thats what I do

I had one seed sink as soon as it hit the water, would this be a viable seed? = No,

but give it a try, the deal being that good seeds are dry and need water to trigger the germ,

once the water soaks in the weight of the water makes it sink, making a signal that water has soaked in ..lol reading for the ;rest'
good luck

 

[dontpanicorganic]

buildasoil.com sells a dry aloe powder... it helps maintain the xylem and pholem, also boosting immunity to help fight disease and pests.