Any evidence or studies that high N = Less Fruit?
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Comments (46)There is no doubt that the kidneys are important to removing mercury. However, you seem to be implying that the liver does not do the same; that is quite unproven, and a growing body of evidence claims just the opposite. You might want to google a phrase like "biliary secretion of mercury." Measurements in humans have shown that the amount of mercury eliminated in the stool can be equal to the amount from the kidneys. Four possible mechanisms were proposed in that study, including via the bile. Another study in humans correlated the amount of mercury in bile, and its deposition in gallstones with increasing exposure to mercury. Experimentally, it has been shown that tying the gallbladder shut, or reducing glutathione stores in the liver reduces clearance of mercury by the body. It has also been shown that demethylation of mercury by the liver can lead to inorganic mercury accumulation in the liver. As far as herbs go, there is some evidence that garlic can protect somewhat against mercury - possibly by increasing glutathione....See MoreWould fruits grown in zone 5 yield much less then zone 6?
Comments (10)One way to know if a site is relatively warm (has a longer growing season with fewer killing frosts) is to look for land in mid-fall when you can compare how far along native trees are towards dormancy. Best fruit growing areas are often known in the East and will already have established orchards. People have been growing fruit here for 300 years but you might luck out, I guess, and discover your own tiny "banana belt". As far as productivity- of course you will be able to grow a wider range of varieties in a 6 than a 5 and some would yield more with a longer season- at least over time. But your question really seems to be can you find a Z6 in regions that are predominantly 5. I think it's the leeward (southeast) side of large bodies of water that have moderated temps as in far upstate NY, not far from Buffalo and areas like Lake Geneva. Also along rivers such as the Hudson Valley and running up the Housatonic in CT. Some of the fruit you listed, like cold-hardy figs and Jap persimmons aren't going to work for you, even in a Z6 without protection....See MoreLow 'N' and 'P' high 'K'
Comments (17)Hi again everyone, thanks for all the feedback for my original question on NPK - Lisa, it seems that the bloom booster ratios vary considerably as we have a water soluble one here in Aust. which has a ratio of 15.8: 6.7: 25.3. Regarding the Seaweed product Kerry mentioned, as she said it is not marketed as a fertilizer but as a "tonic". It's a wonderful product which I have used as remedial treatment after severe hail damage where the hailstones were like small oranges and my exposed broms and vegetables looked like green confetti spread all around the garden. I have also used it after we had a heatwave on New Years Day a few years back where my exposed broms and vegies suffered severe heat damage as well as during a three day cold snap the following year where the exposed broms and vegies suffered severe cold damage. The plants bounced back much quicker than they had in the past from similar damage. However knowing what I do now, I should have used it as a preventitive treatment rather than a remedial one due to the following claims made by the manufacturer: Frost tolerance: It reduces frost damage, by lowering the temperature at which plant cells will freeze. This 'anti-freeze' effect reduces plant damage and hastens the return to productive growth once the temperature improves. Heat tolerance: It significantly increases a plant's heat tolerance and is taken up systemically, so it assists the whole plant. It can also aid in the return to productive growth following hot days. Drought tolerence: The same mechanism that protects against heat also provides significant protection against drought stress. It can even reverse the effects of dehydration after a single foliar application. Disease tolerance: It has been consistantly reported that plants treated with it demonstrate reduced incidence and severity of disease. Improved plant establishment: It contains naturally occurring plant hormones which stimulate root growth needed for rapid establishment of new plantings. It reduces the effect of transplant shock. (I get excellent results by giving my baby seedlings a soak in it before I plant them up and a good watering in with it after they have been planted. There are other benefits as well, just google the brand name to check them out and look at the fact sheet. I think there is also an international branch of the company so it could also be available for many of our brom friends on this forum. Thanks for the feedback once again, all the best, Nev...See MoreWould this be evidence against the addition of large amounts of N
Comments (5)the question is which produced more healthy plants for human diets. My question is this: Is the difference in those constituents significant for human consumption, assuming a normal diet? Will family "A", eating fresh peaches from a high-N orchard, suffer any malnutrition? Will family "B", eating from a low-N orchard, improve their nutritional state?...See Morewormgirl_8a_WA
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