Update on my "paperwhite" bulb experiment!
By n2organics
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We have new blooms and height measurements!
The two “test paperwhite” bulbs are starting to “show off” a little tonight!
The one that was being “forced” in the lavasand is showing evidence of a new flower cluster pictured here:
The height difference between the two bulbs is now less than 1/2 inch, so I can take the “grow factor” out of the experiment’s equation and concentrate on the actual “plant health”. Note above that the bulb growing in the lavasand is starting to develop a new bloom, outlined in the yellow circle. MOST interesting! The one in the organic soil mix is only slightly shorter, but has more leaves AND a much farther developed secondary bloom pictured below:
So far, I am seeing that organic growing might lag in sheer size compared to other methods, but in the long run it seems to have a definite advantage in the area of overall plant health and vibrancy of the plant.
This little experiment started out as a crude test and has evolved into something larger. Plants are SO cool to watch!
N2O
13 Dec, 2009
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Great point, Bulbaholic!
That is exactly what I have observed over the last two years..
I rejected chemicals and went totally organic over my entire property about two years ago and once I did that, the "failure rate" of new plantings dropped down to about 1 in 100, vs 30 in 100 when I first started landscaping and didn't have a clue about planting. Most of my early plantings were fed with "Osmicote" and "Miracle grow", which is how my wife had always done things, which only gave a temporary "wow factor" as you described, but did little to condition the soil and add to a plant's overall health.I an convinced that "vibrant soil health" is the key to overall plant health.
14 Dec, 2009
I endorse that 100%, N2organics.
14 Dec, 2009
I've really enjoyed your experiment - very interesting!!
14 Dec, 2009
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"I am seeing that organic growing might lag in sheer size compared to other methods, but in the long run it seems to have a definite advantage in the area of overall plant health and vibrancy of the plant." (n2organics)
This is what organic growers have claimed all along and applies to all forms of horti/agriculture. Chemicals etc will give a quick 'Oh, wow' effect but in the long term organic growing has far more advantages.
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