SST (sprouted seed tea) do's and donts?

[Thai_Lights]

I've read of someone doing that but I never tried.

If I don't fly imma die anyway

That 5 gal buckets how much can you dilute it?

 

[DonTesla]

Okay so here is a clip that I found with the breakdown composition of wheatgrass. It has almost the full B vitamin spectrum. Which to me means it will have stress releaving properties. Direct substitute to superthrive or any other B product.

Also vitamin E will help with drought resistance, vitamin C as well....probably a great high temp summer application.

There are a lot of minerals and enzymes that I havn't checked into yet for garden application but so far it looks like I will need to be sprouting wheatgrass weekly



The composition of Wheatgrass Juice
Wheatgrass juice is a pure, natural source of a broad spectrum of essential nutrients.These include vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, antioxidants, amino acids and enzymes.


In laboratory test one isolated more than 1000 elements found in wheatgrass, which leads to the conclusion that wheatgrass juice is a full nutrition-power source.


Wheatgrass juice is called "the world's most concentrated liquid food". The juice of wheatgrass contains such high doses of natural vitamin E (more than for example in spinach and lettuce) and consists for 21% of amino acids, the building blocks of high-quality protein.


The Japanese researcher Hagiwara Yoshide has examined two hundred plants for their levels of vitamins, minerals, proteins and enzymes and concluded that wheatgrass juice is one of the richest sources of these nutrients. It also contains the enzyme PD41, which would prove good service in repairing damaged genetic material by X-rays. Also, the enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) has been found in wheatgrass juice. This enzyme is found in all body cells. It is assumed that it has anti-inflammatory properties, may help slow down the aging process and may decrease the effects of radiation.


Which nutrients does wheatgrass juice contain?


Vitamins in wheatgrass juice


Beta-carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E are also important antioxidants.


Pro-vitamin A(beta-carotene) for growth, tissue repair, eyesight and immune system


Vitamin B1 (thiamine) for combustion of carbohydrates and functioning of heart, nerves and skeletal muscles.


Vitamin B2 (riboflavine) for production of energy and activating of vitamin B6.


Vitamin B3 (niacin) assists in the energy production, and promotes the action of the nervous system


Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) for the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and fats and production of hormones.


Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) for a healthy digestion, a strong immune system, the production of red blood cells and a proper functioning of the nervous system.


Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) for a good resistance, strong bones, protect against free radicals and iron absorption.


Vitamin E (tocopherol) for resistance, production of red blood cells, protecting against free radicals and maintain healthy muscles and tissues.


Vitamin K for blood clotting and bone metabolism.





Minerals in wheatgrass juice


Magnesium, potassium and calcium give wheatgrass juice ist highly alkalizing (= alkalising) operation.


Calcium for strong teeth, bones and joints, blood clotting, muscle contraction and proper functioning of the nervous system.


Phosphorus for strong bones and teeth, the structure of DNA cells, a healthy metabolism and energy supply.


Iron for the transportation of oxygen to body cells.


Potassium for a healthy nervous system, regulating blood pressure, muscle contraction and energy metabolism.


Cobalt for the production of vitamin B12 and red blood cells.


Copper makes it possible that iron absorbs oxygen and is required for pigment formation in skin and hair.


Magnesium for strong bones, creation and proper functioning of muscle cells, metabolism and the transmission of nerve impulses.


Manganese for the production of bone tissue and the metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids and cholesterol


Selenium neutralizes harmful free radicals and detoxifies heavy metals in the body..


Sulfur for the formation of collagen, the absorption of moisture in the intestines and regulate electrical activity in the brains.


And further it has also:


Natrium
Zink
Borium
Chroom
Jodium
Nikkel
Enzymes in wheatgrass juice
Cytochrome oxidase, catalase, and peroxidase are found in high concentrations in wheatgrass juice and are also found in human red and white blood cells.


cytochrome oxidase (role in cell respiration)
lipase (fat splitting)
protease (proteolysis)
amylase (starch splitting)
catalase (hydrogen-split)
peroxidase
transhydrogenase
superoxide-dismutase (SOD; 'anti-aging-enzyme')
Amino acids in wheatgrass juice


Wheatgrass juice contains the 8 essential amino acids (lysine, isoleucine, leucine, tryptophan, phenylalanine, threonine, valine and methionine) and 9 non-essential amino acids (alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, proline, serine, tyrosine)


In addition, wheatgrass juice contains P4D1, a glycoprotein that stimulates the production and natural recovery of human germ cells and DNA.

Best post!!!

 

[westbmorekush]

Best post!!!

So how do you apply, my wife will be starting to juice wheatgrass soon and I'm down for anything organic for my babies.

If I don't fly imma die anyway

 

[DonTesla]

So how do you apply, my wife will be starting to juice wheatgrass soon and I'm down for anything organic for my babies.

If I don't fly imma die anyway

Lol, you have lucky babies my friend

We/I just eat a row of fresh sprouts, a day in the smoothies, and freeze the seed and roots masses in the freezer and then thaw/feed those to the composts/worms, while the bunny gets what we can't eat.. Then as the recyclers (bunny/worms, etc) consume it it gets entered into the bio web..

Tbh at the moment I don't really rely on SSTs at all, my style is fairly laden with fresh enzymes and tricks. but I just know there's always room for improvement so I like to learn all styles if i can, and compare for myself. I'm more here to do just that, compare/learn more about them so they can become an extra compliment and trigger for friends erc, so one can have more than one way to cause a speed up flowering or slow down in stretching etc.

I use certain foliars and spectrums to cause certain effects like stem growth flower growth etc, so its very interesting to see the parallel worlds .. I just appreciated that post so much I saved the info for my business and had to say great post!

 

[westbmorekush]

Lol, you have lucky babies my friend

We/I just eat a row of fresh sprouts, a day in the smoothies, and freeze the seed and roots masses in the freezer and then thaw/feed those to the composts/worms, while the bunny gets what we can't eat.. Then as the recyclers (bunny/worms, etc) consume it it gets entered into the bio web..

Tbh at the moment I don't really rely on SSTs at all, my style is fairly laden with fresh enzymes and tricks. but I just know there's always room for improvement so I like to learn all styles if i can, and compare for myself. I'm more here to do just that, compare/learn more about them so they can become an extra compliment and trigger for friends erc, so one can have more than one way to cause a speed up flowering or slow down in stretching etc.

I use certain foliars and spectrums to cause certain effects like stem growth flower growth etc, so its very interesting to see the parallel worlds .. I just appreciated that post so much I saved the info for my business and had to say great post!

I have a worm tower that is about to give me my first run of castings. Real easy to do and doesn't cost me a dime. I even have worms in my pots. Organic all day. I will be feeding my worms the leftovers form the wheatgrass, thanks Don Tesla.

If I don't fly imma die anyway

 

[esh dov ets]

So how do you apply, my wife will be starting to juice wheatgrass soon and I'm down for anything organic for my babies.

If I don't fly imma die anyway

you can use the juice. how ever much nutrients are in each oz of juice will go to your soil and plant.

 

[Cast710]

Ok so I know I'm late to the party but I have a few questions. After the initial soak gets dumped, does anyone use the water the seeds soak in for a second or third time or must it be dumped? Can these SST's have any effect when applied thru a foliar spray? Lastly, I know someone touched on the topic of storing it but does anyone know what the rule is on whether they can be stored at all whether frozen, refridgerated or at room temp. Is it better to apply a SST alone, or would kelp, coconut water, fulpower & fish hydrolase added be a good idea?

 

[DonTesla]

Ok so I know I'm late to the party but I have a few questions. After the initial soak gets dumped, does anyone use the water the seeds soak in for a second or third time or must it be dumped? Can these SST's have any effect when applied thru a foliar spray? Lastly, I know someone touched on the topic of storing it but does anyone know what the rule is on whether they can be stored at all whether frozen, refridgerated or at room temp. Is it better to apply a SST alone, or would kelp, coconut water, fulpower & fish hydrolase added be a good idea?

Generally you want to keep separate and mix at the end if you can, I'd rather keep separate, do something every day then everything at once

Generally you throw away cause of growth inhibitors but spraying on bricks and weeds would be good perhaps!?

Spraying through a mister generally is a very direct way of triggering responses, the plants have stomata its kind like our pores .. Very close to how our skin works .. I see it like a bath vs a shower.. Which can be mineralization and healing or irritating depending on the quality, makeup, and source of the liquid

 

[DonTesla]

I have a worm tower that is about to give me my first run of castings. Real easy to do and doesn't cost me a dime. I even have worms in my pots. Organic all day. I will be feeding my worms the leftovers form the wheatgrass, thanks Don Tesla.

If I don't fly imma die anyway

Nice work West B!!! Organic all day is my moto aha

 

[southernguy99]

Hey Guys question about making alfalfa SST just made a batch for the first time got them all blended up and into the water , I have no fermented smell or anything , is that normal , its just a milky looking water, also how long will that keep in the bucket , should it be stored in a cool dark place or put maybe put it in air tight bottles. thanks for any info,

 

[MrKnotty]

Hey Guys question about making alfalfa SST just made a batch for the first time got them all blended up and into the water , I have no fermented smell or anything , is that normal , its just a milky looking water, also how long will that keep in the bucket , should it be stored in a cool dark place or put maybe put it in air tight bottles. thanks for any info,

I have always used my sst the day I blend it up. Ohh and by the way, you want a cloudy delicious smelling concoction. You did it right. I have read some people letting the seeds soak for 48 hours, after blending, straining and then root drenching. I have never done that though. I also believe Dr Chos Korean natural farming has a recipe on fermenting SSTs. There are free PDFS of that book online. The unconventional farmer also might have a recipe for long term storage, I can't remember. Hope this helps!

Peace

 

[Thai_Lights]

What about top dressing instead? How often/how much?

 

[Mazer]

A member of another forum freezes the SST in a concentrated form in the ice cube trays, then adds them to his water bucket. He warms the water a bit prior to adding the cubes which obviously melts them within minutes.

Dear St0wandgrow,
I was asking on the Rols forum about freezing coconut water as I can only use minute amounts of it at every watering and I always find pint size bottle of it. So her I go again.
Would anyone consider freezing coco water to preserve its content or would the enzymes and amino acids be broken down by the somewhat slow freezing process?

IceCubingly yours,
M

 

[RandomHero8913]

Dear St0wandgrow,
I was asking on the Rols forum about freezing coconut water as I can only use minute amounts of it at every watering and I always find pint size bottle of it. So her I go again.
Would anyone consider freezing coco water to preserve its content or would the enzymes and amino acids be broken down by the somewhat slow freezing process?

IceCubingly yours,
M

"Boiling and Denaturation. At temperatures around boiling, the chemical bonds that hold together the structure of enzymes begin to break down. ... This is unlike freezing, which does not affect enzyme structure – if temperatures are increased after freezing, enzyme activity will be restored."

http://sciencing.com/effects-boiling-freezing-enzyme-activity-23207.html

Cube Away!

 

[Mazer]

"Boiling and Denaturation. At temperatures around boiling, the chemical bonds that hold together the structure of enzymes begin to break down. ... This is unlike freezing, which does not affect enzyme structure – if temperatures are increased after freezing, enzyme activity will be restored."

http://sciencing.com/effects-boiling-freezing-enzyme-activity-23207.html

Cube Away!

Dear RandomHero8913,

I would like to grasp this opportunity to thank you for this prized piece of information. You just allowed me to used Coconut water at a reasonable price.
You truly are a Hero!
To contribute to this thread I will make a side by side test with unfrozen bottled coconut water vs frozen coconut water. However, I am a small timer (more or less 4 plants at any given time) so my result will be anything BUT scientific.

Coconutingly yours,
M

 

[RandomHero8913]

Dear RandomHero8913,

I would like to grasp this opportunity to thank you for this prized piece of information. You just allowed me to used Coconut water at a reasonable price.
You truly are a Hero!
To contribute to this thread I will make a side by side test with unfrozen bottled coconut water vs frozen coconut water. However, I am a small timer (more or less 4 plants at any given time) so my result will be anything BUT scientific.

Coconutingly yours,
M

If my calculations are correct you should need about 5 ice cubes per gallon of water. Keep it simple, if you only need to water a quart of water just throw one in.

That number comes from my notes. You want about 1/4 cup of coconut water per gallon. If you're using the powder coconut water add 2.75g of powder to 1/4 cup of lukewarm water(helps it dissolve better) then add that to your gallon.

 

[DOOZY]

Loven this thread and I have been experementing with pollen for enzymes and hormones . Thread coming soon.

 

[Thai_Lights]

Sup fellas.... I've been just doing the 56g of popcorn sprouting it then top dressing per 4x4 bed... what you guys think?

 

[Patsfball4466]

I am growing in coco coir. I add canna a and b to my mung bean and pop corn seed sprout tea. Anybody know if I should cut out the canna a and b and use just the seed sprout tea for flower

 

[MrKnotty]

So I've been saving the water from the initial seed soak and giving it to my succulents and other house plants. I was under the impression that water was filled with growth inhibitors from the seeds, but I dont waste water, living in Cali. All the house plants are thriving. They love that dirty 1st soak water actually! Anyone else having similar results?