I read something recently about slime and h2o2 and it stated that h2o2 doesn't fully oxidize unless ph is around 4. Anybody know anything about that? Seems like a logical reason why h2o2 wouldn't kill all slime. Just doesn't explain why it does kill some slime
Hydrogen Peroxide decomposes into water and oxygen when heated above about 80°C and in the presence of catalysts (metals, acids, or oxidizable organic materials). Decomposition of H2O2: increased temperature, increased pH (pH 6-, contamination (reactive metals: copper, manganese, iron, etc.), exposure to ultraviolet light. Contamination and pH together, increase decomposition of H2O2. Commercial grades of Hydrogen Peroxide contain stabilizers designed to minimize decomposition. Hydrogen Peroxide decomposition is accelerated by trace levels of contaminants. The degradation by-products are usually acidic. H2O2 solutions are more stable at low pH. Some producers may add mineral acids (phosphoric acid or nitric acid) in the production process or after to further lower the pH.
..........A slime layer in bacteria is an easily removed, diffuse, unorganized layer of extracellular material that surrounds bacteria cells. Specifically, this consists mostly of exopolysaccharides, glycoproteins, and glycolipids. The function of the slime layer is to protect the bacteria cells from environmental dangers such as antibiotics and desiccation. The slime layer also allows bacteria to adhere to smooth surfaces such as prosthetic medical devices and catheters. It may permit bacterial colonies to survive chemical sterilization with chlorine, iodine, and other chemicals, leaving autoclaving or flushing with boiling water as the only certain methods of decontamination.
A clone will work on it's roots for a while before it concentrates on it's canopy. You can use a very light foliar feed during this time to help it along, such as dutch masters APS. Once the root ball is big enough to support vigorous growth you can start using liquid light. Half strength the first few times (unless the plant is already large). Do not be alarmed if your plants droop for the first hour after applying LL, it's normal.Heisenberg/Legallyflying,
At what point do you guys start feeding with LL/Saturator? Take a look at my grow journal in my sig, is the healthy clone still too young to start foliar feeding?