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Bristol R.I. USA

I understand that there are a lot out there. I'm leaning toward the RTI Product. And how long will the product last without being used. And can it be stored in a cold shed and still be viable.

11/17/2009 11:29:40 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

RTI, don't freeze it, 2 years if sealed.

11/18/2009 12:47:02 AM

Ohio

Kenny, here's my look on the Endo 'Hollands' verses the RTI product.

I'm been researching the heck out of the foaming stumps that put a huge dent in my growing this year, and been working my brain to death trying to figure out how to prevent them and trying to see what I have done different in years past compared to this year, and the only thing I can come up with that I have done different is that I haven't used the Endo in the last couple years. Ever since I stopped I have lost more stumps then you can shake a stick at. Coincidence?,, maybe? But I have to try something. And using the endo could have been a possibility as to why I wasn't seeing very many foaming stumps in the past, because of the 2 species of Trichoderma and a Bio-Stimulant the endo has in it. (this is just a guess on my part)

But personally I like the RTI the best as far as the root growth goes from my own experiences, but this year I'm going to buy both RTI and a little of the Endo to see what happens on my stumps. I plan on putting the Endo down when planting my seedlings, and then use the RTI for every thing else just to see what happens.

I also plan when I do buy both products is to send both samples to a lab like both companies suggest to see what kind of comparison I get.

Brooks

11/18/2009 5:08:38 AM

Bristol R.I. USA

Brooks in our last newsletter Ron gave a good article on foaming stumps. In the Dec. Issue there is supose to be more. I didnt get a foamer on my plant, then again i only grew a 679. I've heard from other growers that when you get foamers you can drill into the stump and apply bleach into the hole to kill the threat. I don't think anyone knows how they start. Maybe the genetics play a role in it. Ag's are breed for weight this puts a lot of stress on the plant.

11/18/2009 8:54:13 AM

Sacramento, Ca

About the foaming stumps; did any of you that experienced them have any water close to the stump for any period of time? I found my stump with a large hole in it and white fungus in the hole. I suspect that it was caused by having drip emitters too close to the stump which then started some type of fungal infection.

11/18/2009 10:47:54 AM

Bristol R.I. USA

I've heard that the stumps don't tolerate the damp conditions to good. Many top growers like Steve Connelly put some type of structure on the stump and surrounding area to avoid the stump rotting and foaming up. As for foamers. I couldnt really comment on what causes them since i'm new to the game. I was told that they're isnt much study into the causes. Then again the AG'S are bred for explosive growth and size. Perhaps this is something to be explored in and during the off season.

11/18/2009 12:26:40 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

I've heard that the stumps don't tolerate the damp conditions to good. Many top growers like Steve Connelly put some type of structure on the stump and surrounding area to avoid the stump rotting and foaming up. As for foamers. I couldnt really comment on what causes them since i'm new to the game. I was told that they're isnt much study into the causes. Then again the AG'S are bred for explosive growth and size. Perhaps this is something to be explored in and during the off season.

11/18/2009 12:27:55 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

Is foaming stump more common in heavier soils? I've never had a foaming stump. I have a soil that drains well.

11/18/2009 2:05:02 PM

Frankfort Ohio

Brooks i had some one in the sogpg tell me they put that black weed stuff you use around flowers down and then put sand on it around the stump 3 ft or so said they had stump problems every year till they started doing this no problems since

11/18/2009 4:34:36 PM

Seattle, WA

www.mycorrhizae.com

11/18/2009 6:01:03 PM

Cedar Lake, IN.

what's the black stuff/

11/18/2009 6:55:47 PM

San Diego, Ca.

Brooks waters his plants with beer...he gets a nice head of beer going around his stumps. ;-)

11/18/2009 8:47:39 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

I honestly believe you shouldn't pour anything on your stump, I put compost tea and other fertilizer mix stuff NEAR but never on. Only thing that ends up on stump is if I'm spraying for buggies or SVB. Some do fit a waterproof standalone cover/protector for their stump to keep it dry after plant is big enough to set something... (clear plexi 'footstool')

11/19/2009 12:47:26 AM

Ohio

lol, I do not waste my beer on my stumps!,, just look at my gut and this will tell you the story,,lmao,, no beer wasted unless it goes down the shoot and fills the belly,,lmao

11/19/2009 6:08:49 AM

San Diego, Ca.

LOL, Brooks

11/19/2009 10:12:15 PM