Salicylic acid for cannabis??
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Salicylic acid for cannabis??
Does anyone use Salicylic acid for there Cannabis Plants?
Is there anything I should be Leary of? Or just enjoy the extra THC and terpenes!?
Salicylic acid (SA) is a naturally occurring plant hormone that plays a role in cannabis plant defense and growth. It can be applied exogenously as a spray, soak, or added to soil to enhance the plant’s natural defenses against stress and pathogens. Research suggests that salicylic acid can also influence the production of secondary metabolites like cannabinoids and terpenes in cannabis.
Here’s a more detailed look at salicylic acid and its effects on cannabis:
1. Plant Defense and Stress Response:
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- Salicylic acid is a signaling molecule that triggers the plant’s “systemic acquired resistance” (SAR). This means it helps the plant become more resistant to diseases and other stressors.
- Applying salicylic acid can reduce the need for pesticides by boosting the plant’s natural defenses.
- It can also help plants cope with abiotic stresses like drought and temperature fluctuations.
- Salicylic acid can influence the production of cannabinoids (like THC and CBD) and terpenes in cannabis.
- Studies have shown that foliar application of salicylic acid can increase the levels of cannabinoids in cannabis plants.
- It can also affect the activity of enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of these compounds.
- Salicylic acid can be applied to cannabis plants at different stages of growth, including during propagation, vegetative growth, and flowering.
- It can be used as a foliar spray, a root drench, or added to hydroponic solutions.
- While effective in promoting plant health and potentially increasing cannabinoid production, it’s important to use salicylic acid at appropriate concentrations to avoid negative effects.
2. Influence on Secondary Metabolites:
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3. Practical Applications:
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