Aspirin, Co2, and Classical Music for Plants w/
@bioenergeticfar
Bioenergetic Farmer Henry joins me for a conversation on how Ray Peat's bioenergetics can be implemented in farming and more. How important is elevation for grounding? Why are we so limited in our understanding of
𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱: Using a common pain killer to improve plant health.
𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝗶𝗱, the active ingredient in 𝗔𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻 is actually a plant hormone of which there is actually quite a bit of research on as plant foliar spray treatment or fertilizer.
I use ~40mg or
@AlpacaAurelius
It's even crazier that there are lot's of people trying to ground on grass who may not be getting benefits from all the wiring in the ground.
Seems like we all need some large local trees!
The before vs after of grounding under a tree for only 10 min
A red blood cell can travel through the whole body in 1 min allowing rapid stabilization with the earth’s energy
Grounding under a tree is superior to grounding on plain grass/dirt, bonus points for ancient trees🌳
From Dr. Ray Peat's July 2010 Newsletter: Milk in Context: Allergies, Ecology, and Some Myths:
I think the vast majority of plants that are grown for our food or as feed for our food is in one of these extremely stressful states.
Growing Papaya, Soursop and other Tropical Fruits in New York City?
I saw a fruiting Papaya tree and a fruiting Soursop(or Guanabana) tree today as well as many other tropical fruit tree like Cacao and Guava that weren't fruiting this time of year at the prospect park botanical
20+ times increase in Earthworm activity in the soil
versus control from the addition of basalt powder in
this 6 month case study on New Harmony Farm in
Massachusetts.
From the book: Geotherapy by Thomas J. Goreau, Ronal
W. Larson and Joanna Campe.
I will do a much more in
𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱: I think long term we are going to continue to see orange juice supply issues as the immunocompromising effects on orange trees of conventional orange tree production methods compound.
With regenerative agricultural methods year over year the trees metabolism and
@theedgecontent
Foliar sprays of Triacontanol and Salicylic Acid were two ideas
@haidut
sent me when I asked him for advice on how to improve plant metabolism. I'm working on doing an in depth thread on them.
Triacontanol:
Salicylic Acid
Are Trees Near Cell Towers Negatively Impacted by Radiation:
"Statistical analysis demonstrated that electromagnetic radiation from mobile phone masts is harmful for trees. These results are consistent with the fact that damage afflicted on trees by mobile phone towers usually
Can electrical charge concentrated at the top of a
pyramid lead to faster plant growth?
This may seem like a strange question but in the book:
Seed of Knowledge Stone of Plenty by John Burke and
Kaj Halberg. John Burke and Kaj Halberg experimented
with exposing a Mayan corn
Large differences in plants depending on which side of a magnet they were exposed to as a seed and for how long.
From experiments by Albert Roy Davis and Walter C. Rawls, Jr.
@PeatPill
Also seems strange that the death of many animals in the process of growing many "vegetarian" foods is also acceptable for some reason, while the death of one animal to feed many is not.
The before vs after of grounding under a tree for only 10 min
A red blood cell can travel through the whole body in 1 min allowing rapid stabilization with the earth’s energy
Grounding under a tree is superior to grounding on plain grass/dirt, bonus points for ancient trees🌳
Found a pink guava tree on my walk today. Going to try and germinate the seeds.
Will share a technique for faster guava seed germination. It works for many other tropical seeds in my experience.
The more steps between you and your fruit the less nutrient density.
All the more reason to try growing some of your own fruit!
"The highest differences among products in flavanol (63.7-fold), followed by flavonol contents (26.3-fold). Fresh fruits had the highest content of
Better utilization of orange waste could be one of the solutions:
"In the mid-1990s, 1,000 truckloads of orange peels and orange pulp were purposefully unloaded onto a barren pasture in a Costa Rican national park. Today, that area is covered in lush,
@T3MaxxiAlt
Maybe there's much higher nitrogen fixing bacteria in the soil they grow the sweet potatoes in. This could lead to much higher nitrogen content in the sweet potatoes then the studies might be assuming. In really rich nitrogen fixing soil you can get much higher protein content
Is Triacontanol a foliar spray stimulant that does
everything?
Triacontanol is policosanol that can increase yield,
increased rate of photosynthesis, carbon dioxide
fixation, metabolic activity, nitrogen fixation, leaf size,
root and stem growth, chlorophyll content, leaf
𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱: I think long term we are going to continue to see orange juice supply issues as the immunocompromising effects on orange trees of conventional orange tree production methods compound.
With regenerative agricultural methods year over year the trees metabolism and
I didn’t know there were more coffee making processes then fully washed. Like natural process and honey process.
There was more flavor to both then fully washed. I imagine there are more polyphenols and other nutrients in natural process coffee from more juices seeping in from
In my experience elevation at the tropics has better weather as it’s not humid, overly hot or cold all year. It’s even nicer if you’re in places that don’t have much of a rainy season.
My experience of the Mediterranean in fall and winter is colder then ideal as well as lacking
Wrong the problem with somewhere like Florida is that it’s a tropical climate which is annoying and miserable. True greatness lies in the Mediterranean, which only exists outside of the actual Mediterranean in coastal California.
@yoursimmo
I hope one the next stages is applying Rays ideas around energy and structure to improving our environment and the food that we produce and eat. So much has been achieved by applying many of his ideas in a poor environment. What happens in a more enlightened environment?
I’ve heard hunters say that black bear meat after blueberry season is the best tasting meat they’ve ever had.
I reckon that you might be able to enhance the flavor of a lot of meats by adding some fruit into their feed.
Do vibrations at different frequencies effect plant pore (stomata) size?
This study tested sound vibrations(SV) at the frequencies of 0, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000 and 7000 on plant stomata size. There were actually increases and decrease in stomata size depending on the
@celestialbe1ng
Latin American is as close to European culture as you get without being in Europe while having more individual freedom. Many Latin American countries also have no tax on foreign income😉.
300% increase in water holding capacity by the addition of Biochar to beach sand!
"It was found by this author that a 10% w/w addition of biochar to beach sand increased the water-holding capacity by 300% maxing the mixture having the same water-holding capacity as fertile
In an interview with Tom Dykstra an entomologist in Quality Agriculture by
@realJohnKempf
, Tom highlighted that in his studies high plant brix levels(sugar content of the plant a proxy for metabolism) lead to almost no insect pressure:
"Once you get above twelve Brix, insects
Snake fruit is one of the strangest fruits I’ve tried so far. Looks and feels like snake skin on the outside. Flavor is good but strange. I honestly don’t know how to describe it.
There is a lot of focus on the impact of emissions on our local climates but changes to the environment from the loss of much of the complex forests of the world may be far greater. Generative Energy P58:
Did you know there is a native prickly pear species whose range goes all the way up to upstate New York?
No idea if the fruit is anywhere near as good as some of the more southern varieties. Took this photo on a pier not that far from the World Trade Center in downtown NYC
Study on the impact of Salicylic Acid and Calcium foliar sprays on strawberries:
"The dry weight increased to its maximum (15.13 g) with 0.25 mM SA + 2.5 mM Ca application (Table 1). The maximum number of runners (6.12), leaf area (30.12 cm), length of roots number (27.12),
"A review of several studies showed that a 1 percent
increase in soil organic carbon increases a soils
capacity to hold plant available water by
approximately 2,500 to 12,000 gallons per acre in
the top six inches
alone"(P37 From The Ground Up by Deac Jones).
@theedgecontent
I think there are huge number of options to pursue. Generally the higher the fruits metabolism the greater the rate of photosynthesis and the higher the amount of sugar the plant has to utilize. Some of that excess sugar goes to the fruit as well enhancing microbe relationships..
You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your coffee everywhere.
Why did you spill the coffee?
“Because someone bumped into me!!!”
Incorrect
You spilled the coffee because there was coffee in your cup.
Had
@JessicaGenetics
I’m at an early stage of research but seems like there are many potential electrical stabilization effects from plants. And a community of trees and mycorrhizal fungus seems like they may be able to have some of the strongest protective effects.
10,000% variability in polyphenolic content of grapes from different farms in California. That’s what a man running spectrometric food testing of regenerative agriculture product in California told me at an
@AcresUSA
conference a couple years back.
@theedgecontent
I forgot to give credit to
@haidut
for putting this on my radar when I asked him for advice on how to grow higher quality food a few years ago.
@BradCohn
I also think it's hard to critique all of someone's work without having an in depth familiarity of all of it. Ray has so much depth to his decades of work that I feel I'm just scratching the surface of understanding after years of studying it. There are individual aspects of his
How Can Music and Noise Effect Plant Growth and Development?
"With Light Indian music, it was observed that the rate in gain of height attained by the treated marigold plant (T) was better than the one not treated. Number of buds and number of flowers were always higher on
In this study on a Chamomile Salicylic Acid could have either a positive or negative effect depending on the dosage:
"The influence of salicylic acid (SA) doses of 50 and 250 microM, for a period of up to 7 days, on selected physiological aspects and the phenolic metabolism of
@ethan_wright7
I doubt he was at 4% bodyfat. The mental gymnastics of these guys to try to protect themselves from responsibility for their past potentially harmful health recomendations.
Bookposting continued: Evolutionary Processes and Metaphors by Sidney Fox & Mae-Wan Ho (ed.). Essential reading for exorcising the neo-darwinian hallucinations that have contaminated large areas of our culture.
There seem to be many sustainable methods for sustainably enhancing plant disease and pathogen resistance. Enhancing symbiotic plant microbe relationships being one. With mycorrhizal fungi being one of the most interesting.
Here's are some examples of increased disease
How does age of a fruit tree impact fruit content?
"Highest total soluble solids and total sugars were found in the fruit sourced from 18-year-old trees. At the end of storage, least titratable acidity (0.17%) and higher carotenoids (10.86 mg 100 g-1 ) were found in 30-year-old
They isolated tetracycline's frequency, recorded the audio, transferred it to water (it structures and remembers), gave it to a cat who had been suffering with a parasite and cured it. The Gilbert Lingians have entered chat.
Potential Impact of Weak Cellphone Radio Frequency Radiation on Plants:
"Our analysis demonstrates that the data from a substantial amount of the studies on RF-EMFs from mobile phones show physiological and/or morphological effects (89.9%, p < 0.001). Additionally, our analysis
Are Trees Near Cell Towers Negatively Impacted by Radiation:
"Statistical analysis demonstrated that electromagnetic radiation from mobile phone masts is harmful for trees. These results are consistent with the fact that damage afflicted on trees by mobile phone towers usually
I didn’t know there were more coffee making processes then fully washed. Like natural process and honey process.
There was more flavor to both then fully washed. I imagine there are more polyphenols and other nutrients in natural process coffee from more juices seeping in from
We are so excited to see these initial results on an AEA trial that we're collaborating on with a citrus grower in Florida.
Larger leaves = greater photosynthetic capacity + stronger roots, buds, leaves, & fruits.
#RegenAg
#Citrus
#CitrusGreening
I think Tamarillo or tree tomato is an underrated fruit. Hard to describe it’s flavor other than bitter and sweet with a hint of tomato. If I eat a few at a time I often get a bit of a buzz from it.
These CA lemon trees were infested with sucking insects, so our grower applied our Regenerative Soil Primer (Rejuvenate™ + SeaShield™ + Spectrum™). Here is the same plant 2 months apart!
Find out more about our Citrus program here:
#Citrus
#Agriculture
They isolated thyroxine's frequency, electronically digitized it by storing it on a disk as audio, played it to tadpoles and caused them to metamorphosize. (1990)
@JessicaGenetics
Oh wow nice! Well if they do work I'd be curious on how much different grounds impact their effectiveness. Do they only work under trees or if you are spending most of your day on concrete or at the office is there any difference in wearing them or not?
@JulianaLung
Wildly available flavored coconut oil or tallow chips would be a game changer! If we grow food in a healthier way it seems there are large improvements to flavor. So maybe if you grow the ultimate potato you could have the best tasting chips or fries ever!
𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱: I think long term we are going to continue to see orange juice supply issues as the immunocompromising effects on orange trees of conventional orange tree production methods compound.
With regenerative agricultural methods year over year the trees metabolism and
While I like a good Mamey Sapote I think it is a little misleading to say Ray Peat disavowed avocado when he is quoted as saying "But for ripe avocados, they're one of the most pleasantest foods I can think of" (8/15/22 interview with Patrick Timpone).
Not saying he didn't warn
@theedgecontent
from which the plant gets most of it's minerals that are required for making other components for the fruit then sugar that also enhance flavor. This is an example of higher level soil microbial activity leading to a 40% higher sugar content in melons.
@NangaParbat1618
If there are so many environmental fields that can have such negative effects on organisms I think there is a high chance that there are environmental fields that can have have positive effects. It seems as you say that some of the “weaker” emfs like smart meters(so many people I
Over 50,000 eggs per week to achieve Grant Genereux’s own cited example for vitamin A toxicity?
I feel bad for
@MikeFaveScience
for having to read through Grant Genereux’s book but at least there’s now a thorough debunk of vitamin a toxicity evidence used:
@JulianaLung
So simple but yet applies to so much. Plants gain more energy through photosynthesis which then allows them to expand/improve their structure allowing for greater capacity to photosynthesize. Creating a self perpetuating cycle.
I think the relationships your able to have with farmers at your local farmers market will always mean more than an organic label that you only get if you’re large enough to handle the bureaucratic process to get the organic sticker.
I met a guy that flew a plane that sprayed
One way to reduce plastic consumption is to not involve intermediaries. Oranges squeezed directly into a glass container, getting water fresh from an uncontaminated spring, getting freshly butchered meat and freezing the meat yourself(in a glass container) etc ...
@photobiogenesis
I have felt a lot better since moving from sea level to over 1,000 meters. Ideally would like to live higher up. Pretty ideal temperature as well if you live at elevation in the tropics!
@dannyroddy
Do you think that taste of the milk is a good proxy for calcium to phosphorus ratio? Seems like there is a growing trend towards higher phosphorus content versus calcium in milk.