Procedures
for Corn Treatment
Sonic
Bloom can increase corn stalk and root development, increase the size and
number of fully
developed
ears on corn that has the genetic capability to produce multiple ears.
Your corn seed
supplier
can inform you of the type of corn seed that has these capabilities. Use
the proper soil
amendments
along with the Sonic Bloom system for the best results.
The
treatment of corn with Sonic Bloom includes treating the seed prior to
planting with a solution of
Sonic
Bloom nutrient and sound. It also includes applying the Sonic Bloom sound
and spray system
at
proper times during the growth cycle.
Treating
the Corn Seed
To
promote germination and enhance early development, the following seed
treatment i
recommended.
The
treatment consists of soaking the seed in Sonic Bloom nutrient at the
rate of 1/4
oz.
nutrient
to 1 gallon of water with the sound playing for 8 hrs prior to planting.
Directly after the 8
hour
soak, plant the seed as normal.
Instructions
for mixing nutrient
The
nutrient should be mixed with water in a clean bucket or pail 5 gallon
or 20 litre. Add the nutrient
first
and then add the amount of clean rust free water with pressure force in
the amounts formulated
below.
Nutrient should always be added first and should froth when water is applied with
pressure.
Five
gallons or 20 liters of mixture should treat 1100 pounds or 500
kilograms of seed.
English
and Metric Formulas for Mixing Soak
lbs
or kilograms of seed Multiplier Amount of Sonic Bloom Multiplier Amount
of Water
English
(pounds
of seeds to treat) X .0011365 =(ounces of Sonic Bloom) X 4 =(amount of
water needed)
Example:440lbs
eed X .0011365 =.5 oz Sonic Bloom X 4 =2 gallons water
Metric
(Kgs
of seeds to treat)X .075 =(milliliters of Sonic Bloom)X 533.4 then
divide by 1000 =amount
water
(liters)
Example:500kg.X
.075 =37.5 ml of Sonic Bloom X 533.4 divide by 1000 =20ltrs of water
Corn Seed Treatment
Instructions
on Methods to treat Corn Seed
Full
seed bag method (50 lb.bag)
1.Take
one empty bag and line it with a plastic liner.
2.Take
a full bag of seed, cut the top open, and pour in 16 oz (500 ml) of Sonic
Bloom mixture.
3.
Stir
with broom handle or similar.
4.Then
pour the corn seed from the full bag, into the empty bag with the liner
in it.
5.Add
another 16 oz.(500 ml) of the Sonic Bloom mixture and stir with broom
handle.
6.Place
on back of truck and continue to method with each additional bag of seed
until all bags
have
been treated and placed on truck.
7.Place
sound unit on back of truck, turn on and leave on for eight hours facing
the bag (s). Plant
corn
as normal, immediately after the eight hours. (Note: When using a Model 1
sound unit, you
will
need to leave a light on close to sound unit, so photocell activates the
unit).
Smaller
Amounts of Corn Seed
For
smaller amounts be ure to have a plastic lined container large enough to
hold the amount of
corn
seed you want to treat. The above formulas with help determine the amount
of nutrient to mix.
Spraying
after Planting
The
first Sonic Bloom spray at the rate of 330:1 (1/3 oz per gallon water or
10 ml per 4 liters water)
should
be applied right after emergence of the cotyledons (primary first set of
leaves). Spray should
be
applied early morning, with the sound on 30 minutes prior to spraying and
remaining on for 3 -4
hours
minimum after spraying. When using mechanical, self propelling and/or
tractor pulled
sprayers,a
sound unit should be placed on prayer unit. The outside temperature needs
to 52
degrees
Fahrenheit or above to spray. Spraying in the early morning is the best,
except in the very
early
spring when afternoon temperatures are warmer. Spraying late afternoon
about
early
spring is acceptable. As weather warms, then switch to morning spraying as
normal.
When
the first true leaves have emerged from seedlings, the second Sonic Bloom
application at the
rate
of 256:1 (1/2 ounce per gallon water or 15 ml per 4 liters water) should
be made. True leaf
formation
should have occurred more rapidly that it would have without Sonic
Bloom, also the leaves
will
be a bit larger and more translucent. As more leaves develop they will
continue to increase in
size.
The
pattern of leaf veins, which can easily be seen by holding a leaf up to
the light will be far
more
complex.
Additional
applications at the 256:1 rate should be applied every 7 -10 days after
the second
spraying,
until
3 more sprayings are complete. Regular soil amendments should continue to
ensure
a
healthy soil. Good cultivation and weed control practices should be in
place during this time also.
NOTE:
It
is very important that the first two sprays be applied to the emerged
corn within the first 23
days.
Checklist
for Sonic Bloom Corn Treatments
o
materials are on hand for seed treatment: Additional lined bag (s)
(heavy
duty garbage bags
are
fine),Sonic Bloom, measuring devises, Sonic Bloom concentrate, sound
unit, broom handle
or
stirrer stick, container to mix Sonic Bloom with water, clean water
source.
o
Sonic
Bloom concentrate added first and then water. Everything is thoroughly
mixed and once
foam
has occurred.
o
right amount of mixture has been added to bag and stirred.
o
Contents
of first bag poured into second water proof bag, second half of mixture
added and
stirred.
o
Sound
unit placed near mixed bags and set to play for 8 hours.
o
Everything
ready for planting after the 8 hour soak period.
o
First
spray applied after emergence at the rate of 330:1, sound units on 30
minutes prior and at
least
three hours after spraying and spray day and temperature recorded.
o
Second
application at 256:1 rate applied when first true leaves appear sound
units on 30
minutes
prior and at least three hours after spraying and spray day and
temperature recorded.
o
application at 256:1 rate applied 7 -10 days after second spray sound
units on 30
minutes
prior and at least three hours after spraying and date and temperature
recorded.
o
Fourth
application at 256:1 rate applied 7 -10 days after third spray sound
units on 30 minutes
prior
and at east three hours after spraying and date and temperature
recorded.
o
Fifth
application at 256:1 rate applied 7 -10 days after fourth spray sound
units on 30 minutes
prior
and at least three hours after spraying and date and temperature
recorded.
o Smile on face as beautiful corn grows.
