Amino acids-hydrolyzed pea protein?

Rurumo

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Hello all,
I was just drinking some hydrolyzed pea protein and started wondering if anyone has tried it as an amino acid supplement for their plants? I remember reading years ago about people using hydrolyzed whey protein as an amino acid supplement. I believe most companies use hydrolyzed soy protein in their amino acid products for plants, so I imagine pea protein would work just as well. Any thoughts on dosage? Thanks!
ruru
 

buyyouabeer

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I know my plants do not need or want anything like that. However they are your plants and you can do what you think is best.

 

Rurumo

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I just found this stuff, people seem to like it: https://www.amazon.com/NPK-Industries-RAW-ominA-oz/dp/B01N9GAF74/ref=psdc_3752891_t1_B07ZPD55Q4 I think I'll give the hydrolyzed pea protein a shot for my next grow since I already have it on hand, I'll use the same dosage that they use 1/4 to 1/2 t per gallon. These dilution rates really make me want to get into the plant nutrient business. They are printing money with these "bloom/terpene boosters"...1 liter of water with 3% aminos + 5% molasses +5% humic acid goes for $20 to $30 per bottle, it's incredible!
 

youraveragehorticulturist

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The "N" in lots of plant fertilizers is from amino acids. Neem meal, alfalfa, soybeans and kelp are used to make all kinds of fertilizers? Why not peas?

Nitrogen from amino acids (the ammonium form) takes less energy for plants to absorb and use than the nitrate form of nitrogen in most salt fertilizers. The ammonium form, from amino acids and "natural sources" is also harder to wash out of the soil.

Your idea sounds a little wild at first, but it's not totally crazy. Is there anything besides peas in your protein? Like any other additives or ingredients that might mess with your plants?
 

calvin.m16

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You can use Instantized Hydrolyzed Whey Protein for a few good Amino Acids but idk if they work I haven't spilled my protein shake in the pots yet.

A Doctor something or other had a gardening product using hydrolyzed whey protein and signed it over to Advanced Nutrients and now they call it Big Bud. That's why it looks creamy especially if you get the "coco" version. They use some pretty toxic preservatives in that product to keep the whey from spoiling.
 

conor c

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Think u would be better just grinding up and fermenting normal peas in water and using that if your so inclined of course
 
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