Super Plant Tonic...what it is and what it is not...

Ohsogreen

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Hello again everyone..... I just thought I should start a new thread to discuss what Super Plant Tonic is and what it is not.
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First of all - it's a root inoculant, meant to deliver mycorrizhal fungi and other benefical bacteria to your root zone.
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Second, it is a Tonic with loads of macro & micro nutes - often missing from most fertilizers. So, that's good - lots of good stuff in one bottle.
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Third, it delivers these things in a highly soluble form, so results are quick. It works within days.
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Those are all a plus in my book. I've been using the stuff now for several grows & I love it. I love that fact, it's made by a small company in small batches and most importantly - It's ALL ORGANIC....
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Now - what SPT is not. It's not a fertilizer. The NPK in it is just there to feed the micro-beaties (aka-the good fungi & bacteria). The NPK numbers are too low to carry Mary in any part of the grow.
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It's not a cure all for common mistakes - Overwatering & Overfertilizing. If you're doing those - nothing will help you. Mary's going to suffer.
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It does not right all wrongs. Example: If your leaves are already showing Mg deficency. It will stop it, but not reverse the damage to your leaves that is already done. Nothing can do that, shy of the man upstairs.
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Here is a list of it's ingredients - I just copied & pasted them:​

Now, most people "do not want to tell", you their ingredients. Blue Mountain Organics wants you to know them and why they are used :

The Artesian Spring Water (provides an all natural, chlorine free base), Worm Castings (add soluable nitrogen & trace minerals), Mycorrhizal Fungi make the mix soluble & inoculate your plants roots, Unsulphured Molasses (feeds - these beneficial microorganisms, provides trace minerals, plus soluble nitrogen, phosphorus & potassium), Coral Calcium (adds 72 trace minerals - that's all of them), Humic Acid derived from (Hot Composted) Oak Leaves & Peat - adds natural chelates (ensuring smooth delivery of the trace minerals). All these good things are mixed, then oxygenated for (3) days under optimal conditions; in a special organic tea brewer. Which increases the feeding action of the beneficial microorganisms - which break down all these good things, into a highly soluble liquid. Easily absorbed by plants. Note: Mycorrhizal Fungi enhance your plants ability to absorb more nutrients, minerals & water - resulting in better vigor, growth & draught resistance. Just Google or Yahoo Search Mycorrhizal Fungi - You'll find page after page of information praising them.

So, there you have it. A company honest enough to tell you what's in it. A well thought out list of goodies. Mixed in proper ratios to balance out most problems. It is a good addition to any grow - It's not a Miracle in a Bottle.
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If you have used it, chime in. Tell others if you like it, how you used it ...etc.. or if it's not your cup of tea...share also... Open discussion, makes for better threads.....
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Keep it Real.... Organic....​

P.S. - Before anyone asks - BMO sells it on Ebay.... Just put Super Plant Tonic in the Search Box & Hit Enter..... I found out about it from a friend, now you have too.... Peace & Love & Fat Buddage.....
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catincombs

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I currently use it and its good stuff. I water it in reg. strength every other week. I stop using it the last few weeks of flowering. And my plants are doing better than ever. Organic all the way ! U Got to love those hippies :)
 

OIsmoked12

Active Member
I was thinking about cloning one of my plants, using a rooting hormone mix I got a walmart. Its a dry mix, you dip the cutting into. After the roots start to show, would this plant tonic help them grow any faster or bigger ? I thought fungus was bad in your root zone ? Any info will be appreciated:)
 

Ohsogreen

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I was thinking about cloning one of my plants, using a rooting hormone mix I got a walmart. Its a dry mix, you dip the cutting into. After the roots start to show, would this plant tonic help them grow any faster or bigger ? I thought fungus was bad in your root zone ? Any info will be appreciated:)
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OIsmoked12 .... The SPT will help your clones take off. The myco fungi in it, threads into the roots of your clone (or plant) and feeds it from the medium you are using. It works in soil or hydro. It makes for huge, healthy rootballs, which in the end, equal plants that reach maximum potential - aka - Fat, Frosty Buds.
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Read this link about the fungi and you'll see not all fungi are bad...
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Mycorrhiza - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Keep it Real...Organic...
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ev3rfr3sh

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wonder how the mycorrhizal fungi stay alive in a hydro res...or maybe they just colonize the medium...dunno.
 

Ohsogreen

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wonder how the mycorrhizal fungi stay alive in a hydro res...or maybe they just colonize the medium...dunno.
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Ev3fr3sh ... The myco fungi just free float in the hydro reservior, feeding off the food source (the molassess) until they come in contact with a root. Then they attached themselves to it, dig in and start feeding Mary directly.
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Even while free floating they are bioconverting (eating & pooping it out) any food source (fertilizer or amendment) they come in contact with - making them more soluble for the roots to absorb. So, the myco fungi are always on the job 24/7.
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Amazing little micro-beaties....
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Keep it Real...Organic....
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Cheshireplant

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good to hear, i just ordered all their liquid stuff, can't wait to use it.

do you have a review of the other stuff they sell?
 

Ohsogreen

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good to hear, i just ordered all their liquid stuff, can't wait to use it.

do you have a review of the other stuff they sell?
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Cheshireplant.... I am currently starting a new grow. I will be using the new BMO Grow, Foliar and Bloom ferts only on half the plants. Plus SPT on both sets.
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I will update as time goes by. I will take pics for comparision, so we can see if their new stuff is as good as the SPT is. Time will tell.
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Keep it Real.....Organic...
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Angus

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Got my spt today. The UPS driver and I both dodged a bullet, in that when I opened the package it contained a plastic bag full of tonic and two empty bottles. Musta got hot. That shit STINKS (so good)!

FP and FH on their way, wanted to try out the FH and since they combine shipping I picked up a few bottles of FP for like two bucks a piece.

Gonna try it out a little later on, too hot now ;)
 

Ohsogreen

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Angus... I just got one two days ago. Mine had leaked about an ounce into the bag. I sent Blue Mountain Organics an email, just to let them know. They apoligized and offered me a refund. They told me, their bottle supplier had switched to some cheap chinese caps, without telling them. Those caps had leaked on several of their bottles. They were less than pleased about it. They told me, they only buy American made products.
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I told them no problem, since I still had the SPT in the bag. I just poured it back into the bottle. They are real nice to deal with. Send them a email, they will make it right with you.
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Keep it Real...Organic...
 

Angus

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Angus... I just got one two days ago. Mine had leaked about an ounce into the bag. I sent Blue Mountain Organics an email, just to let them know. They apoligized and offered me a refund. They told me, their bottle supplier had switched to some cheap chinese caps, without telling them. Those caps had leaked on several of their bottles. They were less than pleased about it. They told me, they only buy American made products.
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I told them no problem, since I still had the SPT in the bag. I just poured it back into the bottle. They are real nice to deal with. Send them a email, they will make it right with you.
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Keep it Real...Organic...
Nothing to make right. I just held the bag over a quart mason jar and clipped the bottom with some scissors. STUNK up the room though. I exchanged a few emails with them before it arrived and I agree they seem like great people.
 

Ohsogreen

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Nothing to make right. I just held the bag over a quart mason jar and clipped the bottom with some scissors. STUNK up the room though. I exchanged a few emails with them before it arrived and I agree they seem like great people.
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Yes... It sure does have a special smell. Somewhere between spiced rum and a three day old pair of my stinky socks.
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When I used to get it in the mail, I'd open the bottle right up and give it a smell. I don't really know why I did it. It's not a fine wine or a jug of milk.
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Now, I don't do that anymore. I find if you pour it out of the bottle & back in, once a week - it aerates it and reduces the smell.
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I agree they are nice people to deal with. After I bought a few things from them, they started throwing in little extras. I like that.
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Super Plant Tonic...nose plugs Optional... LOL...
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Ohsogreen

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Is Ebay the only place to get this stuff?
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Thcheaven.... Yes, unless you live in northern Arkansas. They sell it at several larger farmers markets there. Just put Super Plant Tonic in the Ebay search box and hit enter.
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It's available most weeks. They make it in small batches, so occassionally there is a dry week. They are also selling some new fertilizers now. They are promo bottles (10 oz) but for $ 3.50 each, thats not bad. They are selling them in larger (16 oz) bottles for $ 5 at the farmers markets already.
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Hope this helps...
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Keep it Real...Organic....
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OIsmoked12

Active Member
I'm using SPT in a DWC bubbler grow and it's great stuff. Its made my roots almost double in size in 8 days. This stuff is like steriods or something. Thanks for telling me about it Ohsogreen.
 

thcheaven

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Ok how is that possible? I won my e-bay bid on Sat. afternoon, mon. was labor day, just got my package today! 3 days for the U.S. Postal service???? And a BIG hand clap to BMO for the Damn fast shipping! If this stuff is as good as everyone says I will be recommending to everyone!
 

drumsinttown

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Kicking myself a little bit....

Started in with the soil secrets just as this thread was gettin' going.... Although these sound very similar.

Yet yours is a hair cheaper.

Want to do an a/b test on these two in my next cycle for sure.

If anybody's wondering, the soil secrets is working really really nice. Growth rate really jumped within about three days... added it 1 week before flowering and the flowering growth spurt is def showing as well this week.
 

phatkix

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i use SPT on 3 different plants. the results in comparison to plants that are not receiving it is amazing! i use it as a nutrient supplement once weekly in my tea mixtures. i noticed a solid growth spurt on all three plants after the first application! i have just started to flower a week ago and i added it to my tea tonight. i'm sure the results will be positive.

spt doesn't smell that bad on its own but alaska fish, molases and spt, jeeeeezuz thats one rank odor :)

peace.
 
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