Sonic
Bloom Procedure for Cranberries
Sound
Unit Placement for Cranberries
When
using either the Model II or Model III sound unit for cranberries, mount
the
unit in the center of the marsh on a pole similar to the one shown
above.
These
units should be left on as the light sensor will automatically turn them
on
at dawn and off at dusk. They must be on at least 45 minutes prior to
spraying
Sonic Bloom nutrients. The Model II should be taken down just prior
to
the start of spraying and placed on the sprayer unit with one speaker
facing
forward
of sprayer unit and one facing back behind the sprayer. After spraying
is
completed the sound unit should then be placed unto the pole and left
operating.
If
a Model III unit is on the pole, then an additional Model II unit should
be
purchased
and used on the spray unit when applying the Sonic Bloom
nutrient.
For
small sized marshes where Model I sound units are used, they should be
placed
on corner poles of the garden, kiddy-corner from each other. These
also
should be left on daily and are also controlled by a light sensor to
turn on
at
dawn and off at dusk. It is advisable to rotate the sound units to the
opposite
corners about every two to three weeks to ensure the sound is
reaching
every plant (see figure below).
The
sound units need to be on 45 minutes prior to spraying Sonic Bloom
nutrients
and played at least 4 -5 hours after spraying is completed. Just prior
to
spraying,the Model I sound unit (s) should be placed with one on the front
of
the spray unit facing forward and one one the back facing to the rear.
If
only
one
sound unit is available, place it on the back of the spray unit facing
the
rear.
After
completing spraying, place the sound unit (s) back on the posts.
Rotate
Model I sound
units
every 2 -3 weeks to
opposite
corners.
ATTENTION:
When
applying other
contact
foliar chemicals, please turn off
sound
units for that day. Spray Sonic
Bloom
on a different day than other
chemicals.
Remember
to turn sound
units back on the following day.
Seed
Propagation -Benefits
There
are tremendous benefits to be derived from using Sonic Bloom during
this
crucial period. They include:
Faster
Germination -Many growers have reported greatly accelerated
germination
times with many different types of seeds which leads to earlier
maturity
and crop turnaround times.
Higher
Strike Rates of seeds and cuttings -This is especially the case
with
difficult-to-strike seeds and cuttings. Growers consistently report
germination
and cutting rates of between 95%and 100%when using the
Sonic
Bloom process.
Much
Heartier Seedlings and Cuttings Possess the ability to
withstand
difficult
conditions and disease pressure. Cotyledons are usually thicker, and
treated
seeds and cuttings develop more lateral branching of root mass.
SONIC
BLOOM treated seeds and cuttings produce plants which are more
receptive
to the SONIC BLOOM process
much sooner.
Treatment
of Cranberry Seeds
1.Mix
Sonic Bloom concentrate with water at a rate of 1/4 ounce to a gallon
of
water (10 mls to 5 Liters) to make enough product to cover all seeds
adequately.
IMPORTANT:
WHEN
MIXING SONIC BLOOM NUTRIENT
WITH WATER FOR
PROPAGATION,
ALWAYS
FIRST SHAKE THE NUTRIENT BOTTLE VIGOROUSLY
BEFORE
POURING THE NUTRIENT INTO AN EMPTY CONTAINER. THEN ADD
WATER
WITH FORCE.
2.Place
the seed in a container and cover with a sufficient amount of the
mixture
to keep seeds covered with nutrient mixture for eight hours.
(Remember,
larger
seeds will absorb more liquid).
3.Place
containers with seeds in a dark area or under a box or container.
4.Set
a Model 1 sound unit close to the seeds, turn on sound unit and leave
on
for eight hours.
Sonic
Bloom Procedure for Cranberries Cont.
5.After
soaking seeds for eight hours with sound, drain from Sonic Bloom
mixture
(save solution) and the seeds should then be planted immediately
in
container flats.
6.The
saved mixture and/or a new mixture of 1/4 ounce of Sonic Bloom to
one
gallon of water (10 mls to 5 Liters) can be used to water the seeds
when
planting.
7.Place
a sound unit close to the planted seeds, turn it on and leave it play
for
at least eight hours per day. Sound unit should be at full volume for 45
minutes
prior to spraying each time you spray.
8.After
plants emerge from ground spray them with a mixture of Sonic
Bloom
at the rate of 1/4 ounce per gallon (10 mls to 5 Liters) of water
twice
a week for three weeks.
9.For
the next three weeks spray them twice a week with a mixture of 1/3
ounce
of Sonic Bloom nutrient to a gallon of water (10 mls to 4 Liters)
10.Transplanting
of seedling stock to the nursery can be done anytime
throughout
this process when seedlings reach transplanting size.
ADDITIONAL
NOTES ON SEED PROPAGATION:
If
seed is to be dry before planting with machine, seeds can be laid out on
black
plastic sheeting and broomed in the sun until dry.
If
seeds are very small e.g., flower seeds, they can be planted into cell
trays,
watered
in with a mixture of Sonic Bloom at the rate of 1/4 ounce per gallon
(10
mls to 5 Liters) and sound played daily.
With
large seed in broad acre situations, a mixture of solution can be made
up,1/2
poured into top of sack full of seeds.Then seed can be tipped into
another
empty sack and the remaining amount of solution added. In this
way,
the
seeds become damp with nutrient and are easy to put into seeder.
Operate
the sound unit for 8 hours in close proximity to seeds prior to use.
The
pH for all water used with Sonic Bloom should be a pH of 6.Citric acid
can
be used to reduce the PH. Sound unit should be played daily throughout
season
where possible.
Cranberry
Spraying Instructions
Cranberry
Cuttings
If
possible, the plant from which cuttings are to be taken should be sprayed
with
SONIC BLOOM and sound applied a day or so prior. A SONIC BLOOM-
treated
parent plant normally produces superior cuttings.
As
with seeds, a 500:1 (one-half label rate) solution of SONIC BLOOM
Nutrient
and water should be made up (l0 mls SONIC BLOOM per 5 liters
water).
Cuttings
should be sprayed at least once a week-preferably twice a week-
until
they are established.
Once
established a 250:1 (label rate) solution mix can be sprayed every 7 to
14
days. The frequency of spraying can be altered to suit the propagator
depending
on what rate of growth or health maintenance program desired.
REMEMBER:
WHEN
MIXING THE SOLUTION, ALWAYS FIRST SHAKE THE NUTRIENT
BOTTLE
VIGOROUSLY BEFORE POURING INTO AN EMPTY TANK THEN
ADD
WATER WITH FORCE.
Established
Cranberry Plants
These
plants should be sprayed 7 -12 times each season beginning after
the
plants have re-emerged and leaves have formed. Spray these plants
every
two weeks with one half ounce Sonic Bloom nutrient to a gallon of
water
(15 mls to five Liters water) until 7 -12 sprays have been applied.
A
good application rate is as follows:
8
oz. of Sonic Bloom nutrient to 12 gallons of water per acre per spraying.
Apply
this for ten(10)sprayings every 7 -10 days until all ten sprayings have
been
completed.
