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[IBC] superthrive
Okay, I guess I'll ty this one more time. I am curious to see who uses this, for what, and at what strenght.
Thanks....................Rick New England Zone 5 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by John Quinn++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] superthrive
THE STUFF IS NUMBER ONE AT EVERYTHING!!! Check out http://www.superthrive.com/ for testimonials. I've used it and like it but is is pricey for a big collection. -- Bonsainut Good growing! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bonsainut's Profile: http://forum.bonsaitalk.com/member.p...info&userid=48 View this thread: http://forum.bonsaitalk.com/showthre...?threadid=7005 |
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[IBC] superthrive
THE STUFF IS NUMBER ONE AT EVERYTHING!!!
Check out http://www.superthrive.com/ for testimonials. I've used it and like it but is is pricey for a big collection. But check out absolutely nowhere for anything that resembles more than anecdotal reports of the efficacy of this magical elixir. Andy Walsh did a fairly long piece some time ago here -- repeated about a year ago on the ABS list -- of the some research background on this stuff, providing ample reasons why it should not be used. Check our archives for "superthrive" or "s'thrive," or "magic." The only proven benefit anyone has gained from S'thrive is to the manufacturer's pocketbook. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Blessed statistics: A Demonstration -- Welcome to Hooterville! Population: 2000. Elevation: 3000. Established: 1850. TOTAL = 6850 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by John Quinn++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] superthrive
At 11:07 PM 6/7/2004 -0400, Tlsrider wrote:
Okay, I guess I'll ty this one more time. I am curious to see who uses this, for what, and at what strenght. Used to, but not any more. I saw no benefits and "others" reported the same. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by John Quinn++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] superthrive
I am curious to see who uses this, for what, and at what strength
I have been using Superthrive at the rate of a few drops per gal on orchids, bonsai, and other plants for 20 years, about once a week. I think it does help. One of the orchid growers did a study & found it helpful. Since it is not terribly expensive by the pint, I would just as soon use it. Roots2 is similar, but it stains terribly, so I only use it outdoors. Iris, Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40 "If we see light at the end of the tunnel, It's the light of the oncoming train." Robert Lowell (1917-1977) |
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In a message dated 3/10/05 12:01:56 AM, Jim writes:
Or with all of Superthrive's claims, for that matter. Sheer nonsense. Actually, one of the commercial orchid growers did some testing & found that Superthrive does help. Just ignore the silly label. Iris And on the 8th day God said "OK Murphy, you take it from here." ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Gregory Brenden++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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On 10 Mar 2005 at 10:21, wrote:
In a message dated 3/10/05 12:01:56 AM, Jim writes: Or with all of Superthrive's claims, for that matter. Sheer nonsense. Actually, one of the commercial orchid growers did some testing & found that Superthrive does help. Just ignore the silly label. Sigh. We've been though this many, many times. If someone has done a truly scientific test of s'thrive, I'd like to see both the procedure and the results, as published in a reputable journal. There aren't any. The basic ingredient (by the smell; its ingredients are TOP SECRET so the $#%# BIG CORPORATIONS don't steal the formula) is vitamin B. Vitamin B does NOTHING for plants. Quite rigorous scientific tests _have_ shown that experiments done in the 1920s or 30s indicating otherwise could NOT be replicated. They were, in fact, most likely fakes or corrupted. The "virtues" of Superthrive are a matter of faith, not science. If you BELIEVE in Superthrive, anything is possible. ;-) For me, Superthrive is, and shall always be, 100% Snake Oil, and the only benefit to be gained from it is to the wallet of the guy that makes it and charges such exorbitant prices for a horticultural hoax. Jim Lewis - - Hit THINK before you hit SEND ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Gregory Brenden++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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"Jim Lewis" wrote in message Sigh. We've been though this many, many times. If someone has done a truly scientific test of s'thrive, I'd like to see both the procedure and the results, as published in a reputable journal. There aren't any. Hi Jim I had asked about superthrive here a while back. Well I recently did another scientific test of my own. Scientific meaning in normal use, not in a lab, not with scientific readouts generated by expensive equipment, but a "visible to the naked eye" scientific test. Done with petunias, all raised from seed, all ones picked were at same height, rate of growth. All were potted up at same time, in same amount of media, watered with same amounts, received same amount of sun, etc etc. 2 were control, only watered with water. 2 received seasol (a seaweed based fert), 2 received superthrive only, 2 received superthrive and seasol, 2 received miracle grow, just for the hell of it The seasol, miracle grow and superthrive were given fortnightly, then watered with water at other times. You get the picture, I kept everything equal as possible. Results were, after 2 months: Control, well they grew. Seasol only, no bigger than control, but had a darker looking green in them. Superthrive only, same as control, no bigger, greener. Superthrive and seasol, again, darker looking green, much like the seasol only. Miracle grow. Large, lush green growth, roots just starting to come out of drainage holes. Upon checking roots after the experiment, they were all much the same size, except for the Miracle grow ones. As I said, this was not a lab type experiment, but IMO done where it should have been. Outdoors where they will grow. Ok, so maybe some had a couple of grams difference between soil amounts (I wasn't going to use scales when filling pots, just by sight to a line in the pot). To the naked eye there was no benefit from superthrive at all. Again, IMO if it's not noticeble then this superthrive is certainly not worth the money. I did take utmost care in amounts of water when they were watered, and soil amounts, and handling when I potted them up. Still what I'm getting at is this experiment was enough to prove that in normal gardening practices, or I should say above normal care, superthrive showed no benefits. Even if you got the stuff for free it wouldn't be worth adding as the time taken to mix it, and add it isn't worth what it does for the plant. Anyway, I'll leave it at that. Just my little research into it, and my findings. Cheers Andrew -- Mid North Coast New South Wales Australia The basic ingredient (by the smell; its ingredients are TOP SECRET so the $#%# BIG CORPORATIONS don't steal the formula) is vitamin B. Vitamin B does NOTHING for plants. Quite rigorous scientific tests _have_ shown that experiments done in the 1920s or 30s indicating otherwise could NOT be replicated. They were, in fact, most likely fakes or corrupted. The "virtues" of Superthrive are a matter of faith, not science. If you BELIEVE in Superthrive, anything is possible. ;-) For me, Superthrive is, and shall always be, 100% Snake Oil, and the only benefit to be gained from it is to the wallet of the guy that makes it and charges such exorbitant prices for a horticultural hoax. Jim Lewis - - Hit THINK before you hit SEND ************************************************** ************************** **** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Gregory Brenden++++ ************************************************** ************************** **** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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"Jim Lewis" wrote in message
Sigh. We've been though this many, many times. If someone has done a truly scientific test of s'thrive, I'd like to see both the procedure and the results, as published in a reputable journal. There aren't any. Hi Jim I had asked about superthrive here a while back. Well I recently did another scientific test of my own. Scientific meaning in normal use, not in a lab, not with scientific readouts generated by expensive equipment, but a "visible to the naked eye" scientific test. Done with petunias, all raised from seed, all ones picked were at same height, rate of growth. All were potted up at same time, in same amount of media, watered with same amounts, received same amount of sun, etc etc. snip Thanks. I'll save this; it's probably as good as has been done. :-) Jim Lewis - - Hit THINK before you hit SEND ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Gregory Brenden++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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