Super-Grow has been operating since 2004 and has been importing small lots of
supplies an estimated 40 times with very little problems and has continued to grow
and attract world-wide customers. Sadly, since January 22, 2010 Super-Grow has been threatened
with government action that will force it to shut down. I received a telephone call
from a government employee advising me that his department is charged with working
with Customs Canada; that they had made an estimated 40 consecutive mistakes in letting in the
products (really, that many?) and that I was now required to get very expensive licenses and permits
that cost more than the products I sell. This is obviously a ridiculous situation than can only
result in shutting down my small business. You can help by writing to the Ministry of Agriculture.
Indole acetic acid (IAA) is an auxin plant hormone, and it is the most active auxin. Indole acetic acid (IAA) stimulates the growth of the main stem (apical dominance). Indole acetic acid is also involved in helping cuttings generate new roots.
All product descriptions should not be interpreted as a claim. It is only a summary of information commonly found on the internet including laboratory research. Products are not available in Canada.
Dissolving means taking the powder and turning into a liquid. Since IAA won't dissolve in water
you use a small amount of alcohol. The amount of alcohol is small; in the example below using
there will be less than 5 ml of alcohol in one liter of water, which is insignificant.
Water
IAA is not soluble (dissolve) in water; but once is it dissolved it will be
diluted (added to water) before used on plants.
Alcohol
IAA is soluble in alcohol that is 70% pure or more, including common rubbing alcohol (Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol).
The powder will not completely dissolve right away; give it 30 minutes to an hour and shake it occasionally.
Example
3 flat scoops (a flat scoop means filled up to the top but not above) dissolved in one teaspoon of alcohol.
After being dissolved it was poured into 1 liter of water to make a solution of about 125 PPM. Always
pour the liquid IAA into the water; do not add the water to the liquid IAA.
To calculate how much powder you need for your application use the 'PPM Calculator'.
Dilute
After dissolving the IAA (turned into liquid) then it can be mixed with water. As a general rule pour the
dissolved IAA liquid into water; do not add water to the IAA/alcohol solution.
There are occasional changes to the product that require a small change
in the instructions; but this does not affect how the product works
or its quality. The only difference is how much powder will fit in
the scoop. There are two sets of tables, depending on how much powder
fits in a scoop. The intructions sheets that come with heach product
indicate how much fits into a scoop. If your IAA is about
0.042 grams per scoop use this table;
0.046 grams per scoop use this table;
0.050 grams per scoop use this table.
Please read the FAQ and select the PPM that seems the best for you type of plant and the type of results you
want. It may be smart to start at an even lower PPM and over time, depending on results, you can raise or lower
the PPM.
Please read the FAQ and select the PPM that seems the best for you type of plant and the type of results you
want. It may be smart to start at an even lower PPM and over time, depending on results, you can raise or lower
the PPM.
Please read the FAQ and select the PPM that seems the best for you type of plant and the type of results you
want. It may be smart to start at an even lower PPM and over time, depending on results, you can raise or lower
the PPM.
Please read the FAQ and select the PPM that seems the best for you type of plant and the type of results you
want. It may be smart to start at an even lower PPM and over time, depending on results, you can raise or lower
the PPM.
Please read the FAQ and select the PPM that seems the best for you type of plant and the type of results you
want. It may be smart to start at an even lower PPM and over time, depending on results, you can raise or lower
the PPM.
Please read the FAQ and select the PPM that seems the best for you type of plant and the type of results you
want. It may be smart to start at an even lower PPM and over time, depending on results, you can raise or lower
the PPM.
Please read the FAQ and select the PPM that seems the best for you type of plant and the type of results you
want. It may be smart to start at an even lower PPM and over time, depending on results, you can raise or lower
the PPM.
Please read the FAQ and select the PPM that seems the best for you type of plant and the type of results you
want. It may be smart to start at an even lower PPM and over time, depending on results, you can raise or lower
the PPM.
Please read the FAQ and select the PPM that seems the best for you type of plant and the type of results you
want. It may be smart to start at an even lower PPM and over time, depending on results, you can raise or lower
the PPM.
1. What Are The Effects OF Indole Acetic Acid (IAA)?
One site 1 has summarized that Indole Acetic Acid (IAA) causes cell growth, division and elongation. When applied at low strength it stimulates root growth and at higher concentration it causes shoot growth. Please remember that low and high concentrations are different for different plants.
One reference 1 recommends the use of 100 PPM indole acetic acid (IAA) to improve rooting and sprouting of bamboo. Another study 2 on Camellia luteoflora found that a 1.5 hour treatment of 300 PPM improved success. The study did not indicate what other PPM were tested so it may be a good idea to also try different PPM levels. Another study on Capparis ovata 3 found that IAA at 500 PPM for 12 hours gave similar results as 500 PPM NAA for 12 hours.
3. What PPM Is Suggested For Improving Plant Growth?
One study 1 on mung beans found that 600 PPM significantly increased plant growth. The study also found that some varieties had better responses than others. Another study 2 on summer squash reported that Indole Acetic Acid at 200 PPM increased the total yield.
4. How Can Indole Acetic Acid (IAA) Change The Gender Of A Plant's Flowers?
One website 1 claims that high doses of IAA applied to marijuana plants will generate female flowers. Unfortunately, the site doesn't indicate what would be the PPM. If you are interested in manipulating the flower gender also take a look at Gibberellic Acid.
5. What Is The Role Of Indole Acetic Acid (IAA) In Apical Dominance?
In growing plants Indole-3-Acetic Acid (IAA) is produced in the tip of the main stem. As Indole-3-Acetic Acid (IAA) is produced it promotes the growth of the top of the plant. When the tip is removed by pruning the side branches will grow faster.
6. What Information Is There For The Influence Of Indole Acetic Acid (IAA) On Seed Germination?
A test 1 on A. glauca with 300 PPM Indole Acetic Acid improved germination rates. The results of another study 2 also concluded that Indole Acetic Acid was involved in the germination process. Since there is likely to be a wide variation from one plant type to another it is likely to be prudent to first try a lower level of IAA in the beginning such as 75 PPM.
IAA dissolves very poorly in water. One website 1 recommends dissolving IAA in 95% ethanol. We have been quite happy dissolving IAA in 99% methyl hydrate.
