Hello DGC
I recently created a meme about Superthrive and later noticed questions and comments pretty much asking “What is it?” and “What is that smell?”, so I thought a deeper dive into the product ingredients would be worth a look. After a little research, I have found that the classic label is accurate and says Superthrive contains kelp, B-vitamins, and hormones. It helps germinate old seeds, helps with cuttings, and transplant stress reduction just to name a few. As for the smell, I think it is likely the concentrated kelp combined with the vitamins in solution that gives Superthrive its unique aroma. Regardless of the smell, I firmly believe that it is a very real, useful, and beneficial supplement added in small amounts to any fertilizer schedule throughout the grow up to flipping to flower. *Disclaimer* I dont personally use the product during flower because this can cause issues with plants having an increased potential to herm due to the kelp (gibberellins) and other hormones.
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Asked that question several times. I have used it for 20+ years, didn’t know why other than it works. Finally dug a little deeper and besides the B vitamins, kelp and minerals what makes it special; Triacontanol. Triacontanol is a naturally derived PGR, derived from Alfalfa Meal. This information doesn’t come from SuperThrive but it seems to be the generally accepted wisdom and is referenced in many places. Happy Growing 🙂
SCdung when do you use it? And what are the main advantages ?
Hey Kewigreen, I use it from seedling throughout veg. To be honest I really don’t know what and why I use it anymore, probably don’t need it now. I started using it way before there were so many good soils and nutrient lines, maybe I am just addicted to the smell. It’s like molasses, even though I use Recharge heavily I still add molasses. I guess it’s the old “if it ain’t broke don’t fuck with it”. Sorry I don’t have a better answer. Happy Growing 🙂
I have rabbits that I feed alfalfa and move them around to all my garden spots just for this. Along with my goats and chickens, the rabbits are definitly one of the best routes to organic inputs imo. Thanks for commenting and happy growing to you.