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Old 28-02-2004, 10:36 PM
K Barrett
 
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Default Gibberellic acid

I'd have to read my handbook, but I *think* gibberillic acid is one of the
few things proscribed inthe Handbook on orchid judging. Its use to enhance
blooms will toss you plant out of competition. How they'd know I have no
idea....

K Barrett

"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
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Quick Google search produced the following, from the MegaGrow web site:
http://www.mymegagro.com/index.cfm?srccd=g012

"MegaGro is used commercially to produce various effects in orchids. Care
should be taken since MegaGro can cause stem elongation, and may weaken
the
plant stem. Like most flowers, orchids will respond well to MegaGro spray
treatments to produce bigger blooms and increase inflorescence production.
Certain research, although inconclusive at this point, suggests that

MegaGro
may aid in triggering off-season spiking and differentiation in the
flowering stem."

Sounds like something a grower might use to force out of season blooming

to
coincide with show seasons, etc. Guess I'll stick to DynaGro and/or
Peter's. Interesting, though.

Diana