I learned a few mistake with GA3 (Gibberellic acid) and Superthrive; they cause blooming in some plants and elongation and leaf twisting. This is after 14 days with 200ppm; I have used it for cross pollination and getting seed off self sterile species..
Here is a young olive tree in a small pot that should not bloom at such a young age, 200ppm @ 14 days it's about 2 foot tall
Elongated Convolvulus tricolor, looks lanky
Ipomoea species 2 weeks old, seeds treated with GA3, monster cotyledon
Possible superthrive / GA3 damage to ipomoea nil, twisted deformed leaves
GA3 damaged
Peeps I think you get the message; some of the damage has been caused by superthrive / GA3, the leaf twisting (no proof) superthrive and elongation GA3
I am going to do some experiments on unwanted plants to find the right dose if there is such a thing.
The lesson learned is when playing with plant hormones be careful; I don't know if I will get proper olives and if they are safe to eat or if the plants will grow out of this.
On a different effect I have noticed that 'rose clear' seems to stunt plants but again no proof; I have a 2 year old swiss cheese plant that is 2 inches tall, go figure.
I have heard that dwarf ipomoea and peas lack GA3 and can be made taller, don't know as never applied.
I think 50ppm or less might be something to try..
Here is a link to JL Hudson, not advertising as he is good to deal with..
GA3 link /info http://www.jlhudsonseeds.net/GibberellicAcid.htm
