Sonic
Bloom Procedure for
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
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
Orange
Nursery Stock
1.After
the six-week period of spraying at 1/4 and 1/3 ounce per gallon,
continue
to spray plants once a week with the normal rate of Sonic Bloom
as
listed on the package.(1/2 ounce Sonic Bloom to a gallon of water (15
mls
to 5 Liters).
2.Be
sure the sound unit is on maximum volume at least 45 minutes prior to
spraying
and at the point of spray delivery (tractor sprayer). With backpack
type
sprayers and using a Model I sound unit, ensure that you move the
unit
as you move through the nursery for maximum absorption.
3.After
spraying,sound unit can be left running all day, if practical.If not,
then
at least run the sound unit for a couple of hours minimum.
4.Be
sure to spray according to Sonic Bloom instructions., ei., time of day,
weather
conditions, placement of sound units, etc...Also be sure to
saturate
both sides of the leaves to where the spray is just beginning to
drip
off of the leaves.
5.It
is advantageous to operate the sound unit daily, a few hours from
daybreak
to mid-morning and also in the late afternoon. Trees will absorb
nutrients
from the air during these times. If conditions are very dry,
operating
the sound unit in foggy or rainy periods can be very beneficial.
Transplanting
with Sonic Bloom
Sonic
Bloom treated seedlings, cuttings and even mature plants and trees
generally
will transplant much more successfully. Plants and trees are quick
to
reestablish themselves and are not usually susceptible to disease.
1.As
with all plants and trees, they should be sprayed with Sonic Bloom
nutrient
mixture prior to transplanting.
2.Tree
root balls and seedling trays can be soaked in a 1/4 ounce per gallon
(10
mls to 5 Liters) Sonic Bloom and water mix prior to planting out.
Preferably,
the
night before.
Sonic
Bloom Procedure for
Transplanting
with Sonic Bloom Con t.
3.Sonic
Bloom and water solution can be watered in when planting trees
and
shrubs. Orchardists have been able to successfully transplant young
and
old sensitive trees out of season using this technique of spraying
trees
before removal and watering in when replanting.
Recent
Transplanted and Adolescent
For
rapid accelerated growth and earlier production, trees should be sprayed
during
non-dormancy periods for maximum effect. Spray as follows:
1.Spray
the Sonic Bloom mixture dilution of 1:330 (10 mls Sonic Bloom
nutrient
per 4 Liters of water) for twice a month for the first two months
after
transplanting and once a month after that. Spraying a sufficient
amount
for coverage on both sides of the leave surface is all that is
required.
Sonic
Bloom is ideally suited to high pressure spraying.
2.Sound
unit should be on 45 minutes prior to spraying, and a tractor model
should
be on the sprayer unit when spraying.
Mature
Trees
A
mature tree is considered to be a tree that is over one (1)year old.
These
trees
need to be sprayed with at least 1/3 ounce per gallon of water 1:330
(30
oz.to 100 gal. water) (10 mls Sonic Bloom nutrient per 4 Liters of water).
Schedule
of Spraying
First
Spray: Pre Bloom
Second
Spray: Petal tight (tight cluster)
Third
Spray: Full Bloom
Fourth
Spray: Two or Three weeks past abortion stage.
Fifth
Spray: Six weeks later
Sixth
Spray: Six weeks later
Seven
Spray: Six weeks later
Eighth
Spray: Six weeks later
Ninth
Spray: Six weeks later
SPRAY
RECORDS
Keeping
good records will help you in producing great crops. Please record the
following
information
each time you spray Sonic Bloom.
Date Time of Day (AM/PM) Sonic Bloom to Water Ratio Weather Conditions
