carbonated water ?
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greensister
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There are 2 kinds of unflavored carbonated water. Club Soda and Tonic Water. One has sodium, not good for plants, and the other doesn't. I dont recall which is which, but the label on the side will list the ingredients. It should only be carbonated water. I paid $1 for 2 liters. I have an indoor set up with 200w of CFLs, multi spectrums, in soil. It looked like the growth was slowing down a bit so i watered them with carbonated water. 10 hours later, they grew almost half an inch. Right now they are only 4 weeks old and have been FIMed. I didnt spray it, i just poured it into the pots.
In this early stage of usage, it seems to be a nice pick me up for the plants. I will feed half of them in this style for a week and compare. I will post results if you wish.
In this early stage of usage, it seems to be a nice pick me up for the plants. I will feed half of them in this style for a week and compare. I will post results if you wish.
DoeEyed
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Hmmmm - I hadn't heard of this before. I, for one, would definately be interested in your side by side comparison.
Mogwai5
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Lil Czr
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I wouldn't think that watering your plants with carbonated water would make them grow any faster. Roots need oxygen, not carbon dioxide.
I thought that the method of applying carbonated water was to mist the leaves with it. It's the leaves that take in C02 and give out 02.
I thought that the method of applying carbonated water was to mist the leaves with it. It's the leaves that take in C02 and give out 02.
weedpot
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hey just putting the water into the soil is a bad thing the roots need oxgen NOT co2 thats why its good to spray the leaves with carbonated water because the leaves can asorb the usefull co2. if you do use it in the soil it will block the roots from taking in oxgen and you will have a lot of problems. also the water you need to use is carbonated spring water!! not soda water/tonic water they all have a lot of diffrent shit in it, just get normal fizzy water
hope this helps bro good luck
hope this helps bro good luck
greensister
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I have been watering one plant with carbonated water-no sodium. It has substantually grown. I know that this kind of rapid growth wont last long. The plant will become accustomed to the increased CO2 levels and eventually require them rather than get a steroid type boost. I will be posting pics in 2 days when the experiment comes to an end.
For those of you who say its bad for the roots. Yes and no. If only CO2 was avaliable to the roots, yes, the plant would more than likely die. The CO2 in the water is not bonded to the H20 and thus is released. It also loosens the soil as it releases and is out of the water within 15 minutes because of the temperature and the particles that is soil "shake" the CO2 loose from the water.
This can be tested by pouring carbonated water into pot of warm growing meduim and let it drip out into a cup. Come back 15 minutes later and compare how fizzy the used water is compared to the stuff in the bottle still.
For those of you who say its bad for the roots. Yes and no. If only CO2 was avaliable to the roots, yes, the plant would more than likely die. The CO2 in the water is not bonded to the H20 and thus is released. It also loosens the soil as it releases and is out of the water within 15 minutes because of the temperature and the particles that is soil "shake" the CO2 loose from the water.
This can be tested by pouring carbonated water into pot of warm growing meduim and let it drip out into a cup. Come back 15 minutes later and compare how fizzy the used water is compared to the stuff in the bottle still.
chopper260
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only do the foliar feeding with the carbonated water, just spary it on the leaves dont pour it in the soil
i'd be wary of spraying on the leaves directly, i have seen a few cases where it seems to have fried the foliage
never tried this myself, might make more sense to spray chamber to give a boost in the air co2
maybe you can get away with it on the leaf to some point, but carbonated water is a weak acid, just doesn't sound like a good thing to spray on your leaves
never tried this myself, might make more sense to spray chamber to give a boost in the air co2
maybe you can get away with it on the leaf to some point, but carbonated water is a weak acid, just doesn't sound like a good thing to spray on your leaves
greensister
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How about this. Do whatever you want and make mental note about the results. There are people here that say dont do. I am one that does it and says go for it. It eve looks like there are a couple that dont know what carbonated is.
greensister
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The close up is the plant that has been given carbonated water for almost a week now. It has grown so vigorously, i was able to FIM it in several areas a couple of times.
The plants get rotated every couple of days to get an even dose of light over time.
Again, do what you wish. Results may vary. The next eperiment will be the little one on the far left. I will be mixing carbonated water with hydrogen peroxide and feeding for a week.
The plants get rotated every couple of days to get an even dose of light over time.
Again, do what you wish. Results may vary. The next eperiment will be the little one on the far left. I will be mixing carbonated water with hydrogen peroxide and feeding for a week.
greensister
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One week ago i did a test of the effects of seltzer water on cannabis. It did exibit explosive leaf growth. The leaves grew fast, large, and all over the place. They are also rather tough as well. I mean the texture of the leaves is different. The plant looks like a bush that was tied in a knot.
greensister
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I am using bagseed. I dont recommend using $5 per seed plants to experiment on unless you breed your own.
lwilson0910
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The Effect of Carbonated Water on Green Plants
Lindsay Danzell and Jessica Greenberg
CU Boulder, Fall 2002
If plants are fed carbonated water for a period of time then it should grow faster than plants given regular tap water. This is because most plants absorb nutrients dissolved in water through their roots. Club Soda or carbonated water contains macronutrients essential to plant growth. Those macronutrients are: carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, phosphorous, potassium, sulfur, and sodium. Given proper nutrients, plants should grow at a faster rate than those who do not acquire as much of the nutrients.
We used six Helzine soleirolii, commonly known as Babys Tears, plants to conduct our experiment. The plants were divided into two groups, A and B. Both groups were placed in the same amount of sunlight and given the same soil. The plants were fed according to florist instructions. However instead of plain tap water, group B was fed Club Soda. Every day at 7 pm each plant had one of its shoots measured and recorded. This continued for ten days. At the end of the experiment, data was arranged and compared.
The average shoot of the plants given tap water grew 67% (n = 3) of their original height, whereas the average shoot given carbonated water grew 170% (n = 3) of their original height. In performing the t-test, the value of t was 0.135.
The difference in growth rates between treatments supports our hypothesis. Plants given carbonated water not only grew faster but also developed a healthier shade of green in comparison to plants given tap water. Although the t-test did not prove significance in this experiment, we feel that the growth rates are enough to support the hypothesis. Carbonated water is effective in promoting growth over a ten day period for Helzine soleirolii. Further experimentation to confirm our hypothesis should include different species of plants and a longer time period for observation. Nutrients dissolved in water may be more accessible to green plants because they are easily absorbed, as opposed to absorbing nutrients through soil which involves water dispersing through the soil and then carrying nutrients to the roots. The nutrients in the Club Soda are like a double dose of essentials for plantsQUOTE=greensister;3596367]I am using bagseed. I dont recommend using $5 per seed plants to experiment on unless you breed your own.[/QUOTE]
The Effect of Carbonated Water on Green Plants
Lindsay Danzell and Jessica Greenberg
CU Boulder, Fall 2002
If plants are fed carbonated water for a period of time then it should grow faster than plants given regular tap water. This is because most plants absorb nutrients dissolved in water through their roots. Club Soda or carbonated water contains macronutrients essential to plant growth. Those macronutrients are: carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, phosphorous, potassium, sulfur, and sodium. Given proper nutrients, plants should grow at a faster rate than those who do not acquire as much of the nutrients.
We used six Helzine soleirolii, commonly known as Babys Tears, plants to conduct our experiment. The plants were divided into two groups, A and B. Both groups were placed in the same amount of sunlight and given the same soil. The plants were fed according to florist instructions. However instead of plain tap water, group B was fed Club Soda. Every day at 7 pm each plant had one of its shoots measured and recorded. This continued for ten days. At the end of the experiment, data was arranged and compared.
The average shoot of the plants given tap water grew 67% (n = 3) of their original height, whereas the average shoot given carbonated water grew 170% (n = 3) of their original height. In performing the t-test, the value of t was 0.135.
The difference in growth rates between treatments supports our hypothesis. Plants given carbonated water not only grew faster but also developed a healthier shade of green in comparison to plants given tap water. Although the t-test did not prove significance in this experiment, we feel that the growth rates are enough to support the hypothesis. Carbonated water is effective in promoting growth over a ten day period for Helzine soleirolii. Further experimentation to confirm our hypothesis should include different species of plants and a longer time period for observation. Nutrients dissolved in water may be more accessible to green plants because they are easily absorbed, as opposed to absorbing nutrients through soil which involves water dispersing through the soil and then carrying nutrients to the roots. The nutrients in the Club Soda are like a double dose of essentials for plantsQUOTE=greensister;3596367]I am using bagseed. I dont recommend using $5 per seed plants to experiment on unless you breed your own.[/QUOTE]
lwilson0910
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here is another one:
effect of carbonated water on plants
It is true that plants have a faster growth with the help of carbonated water than the regular tap water. This is just not an assumption but a fact that has been proved with the help of experiments. Carbonated water has high level of micro nutrients that provide the plants with required ingredients. Thus, it results in quick growth and also gives the plant a good shade of green. Gardeners these days prefer to feed their plants with carbonated water for healthy growth of plants.
The experiment conducted to show the effects of carbonated water on plants had plants divided in two groups. Both the groups of plants were given equal amount of sun, and other nutrients. The care given to each was also same, the only difference was one group was given carbonated water and the other normal tap water. Each day the plants were measured, for about 10 days and guess what, plants fed with carbonated water actually did grow faster then the other group. It also showed healthier shade of green than the rest.
Carbonated water contains potassium, oxygen, carbon, sulfur, sodium, hydrogen and phosphorous. None of the plants essential minerals are missing from carbonated water. Thus carbonated water provides the plants with all the nutritional ingredients helping it have a healthy growth. However, as per some experts flooding the plants with carbonated water frequently may have adverse effect on them. It is said that the carbonated water can affect the ph level in plants and also deprive it of calcium.
Use of carbonated water certainly helps the plants grow faster and also gives them the thick green shade; however, will it maintain the health of plants is a question we are unsure of. You may use carbonated water for instant growth, but avoiding it in the long run will be beneficial. When proper plant care is taken that is soil, nutrients, water and sunlight are provided in accurate amount you will surely have healthy plants. This may take some time for plants to grow, but at least you are assured about its health.
Excess of carbon dioxide is not good for any living thing. Carbonated water may not show instant ill effects, but there are high chances of the plant getting damaged in the future. Carbonated water is similar to a mild acid. Some plants are known to grow well in acidic soil, while few simply can not survive in it. Thus when using carbonated water, you would also need to make sure if the plant has acid resistance. An experienced gardener will surely help you in learning which plants can show excellent results with carbonated water.
Plants are known to absorb the carbon dioxide and give out fresh oxygen. Plants absorb the carbon dioxide from the air, whereas when you feed them with carbonated water, it gets it from it. Normally the plant leaves are known to absorb the carbon dioxide, however when you pour the carbonated water, the roots, too absorb it, for its function. As per your needs and views, you would have to decide whether to provide your plants with carbonated or simple tap water.
effect of carbonated water on plants
It is true that plants have a faster growth with the help of carbonated water than the regular tap water. This is just not an assumption but a fact that has been proved with the help of experiments. Carbonated water has high level of micro nutrients that provide the plants with required ingredients. Thus, it results in quick growth and also gives the plant a good shade of green. Gardeners these days prefer to feed their plants with carbonated water for healthy growth of plants.
The experiment conducted to show the effects of carbonated water on plants had plants divided in two groups. Both the groups of plants were given equal amount of sun, and other nutrients. The care given to each was also same, the only difference was one group was given carbonated water and the other normal tap water. Each day the plants were measured, for about 10 days and guess what, plants fed with carbonated water actually did grow faster then the other group. It also showed healthier shade of green than the rest.
Carbonated water contains potassium, oxygen, carbon, sulfur, sodium, hydrogen and phosphorous. None of the plants essential minerals are missing from carbonated water. Thus carbonated water provides the plants with all the nutritional ingredients helping it have a healthy growth. However, as per some experts flooding the plants with carbonated water frequently may have adverse effect on them. It is said that the carbonated water can affect the ph level in plants and also deprive it of calcium.
Use of carbonated water certainly helps the plants grow faster and also gives them the thick green shade; however, will it maintain the health of plants is a question we are unsure of. You may use carbonated water for instant growth, but avoiding it in the long run will be beneficial. When proper plant care is taken that is soil, nutrients, water and sunlight are provided in accurate amount you will surely have healthy plants. This may take some time for plants to grow, but at least you are assured about its health.
Excess of carbon dioxide is not good for any living thing. Carbonated water may not show instant ill effects, but there are high chances of the plant getting damaged in the future. Carbonated water is similar to a mild acid. Some plants are known to grow well in acidic soil, while few simply can not survive in it. Thus when using carbonated water, you would also need to make sure if the plant has acid resistance. An experienced gardener will surely help you in learning which plants can show excellent results with carbonated water.
Plants are known to absorb the carbon dioxide and give out fresh oxygen. Plants absorb the carbon dioxide from the air, whereas when you feed them with carbonated water, it gets it from it. Normally the plant leaves are known to absorb the carbon dioxide, however when you pour the carbonated water, the roots, too absorb it, for its function. As per your needs and views, you would have to decide whether to provide your plants with carbonated or simple tap water.
NE{growing}PA
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Well another experiment for Cannabis sativa, i must say this i will remember this
