FOLIAR COMPOSITON COMPRISING POTASSIUM BICARBONATE, LIQUID SOAP, AND SALICYLIC ACID OR Y-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID FOR ENHANCING PLANT GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY

COMPOSITION DE FEUILLAGE COMPRENANT UN BICARBONATE DE POTASSIUM, UN SAVON LIQUIDE ET UN ACIDE SALICYLIQUE OU UN ACIDE Y-AMINOBUTYRIQUE POUR AMELIORER LA CROISSANCE ET LE RENDEMENTDE PLANTS

English Abstract

An improved foliar composition and method for stimulating increased plant growth and productivity through the application of an organic compound to the plant's foliage and stems. In particular, such a foliar composition and method would include salicylic acid or gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) as additives for promoting plant growth, and could also be used in conjunction with an additional composition for further stimulating plant growth, which would be sprayed or applied on the leaves/stalks of the plant to enhance such growth and yield.

French Abstract

Il est décrit une composition de feuillage et un procédé améliorés de stimulation de croissance et rendement de plants accrus par lapplication dun composé organique au feuillage et aux tiges de plants. En particulier, une telle composition de feuillage, ainsi quune telle méthode de ce dernier, comprendrait un acide salicylique ou acide gamma-aminobutyrique comme additifs pour la promotion de croissance de plants, et cette première pourrait également être utilisée conjointement à une composition supplémentaire aux fins de stimulation de croissance de plants supplémentaire, ce qui serait pulvérisé ou appliqué sur les feuilles/tiges du plant afin daméliorer une telle croissance et une telle récolte.

Claims

THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION IN WHICH AN EXCLUSIVE'PROPERTY
OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A method for creating a foliar composition for stimulating
plant growth and productivity, for application to foliage and
stems of a plant, the method comprising:
(a) providing a first composition comprising the steps of:
-adding a set quantity of water;
-adding a pre-set amount of Potassium Bicarbonate
dissolved in the set quantity of water, wherein the
pre-set amount of the Potassium Bicarbonate
dissolved is in a range of between 25 grams to 35
grams for every 1 gallon of the set quantity of
water;
- adding a pre-set amount of liquid soap dissolved in
the set quantity of water, wherein the pre-set amount
of the liquid soap dissolved is in a range of between
1.5 ml to 3 ml for every 1 gallon of the set quantity
of water;
-adding a pre-set amount of Salicylic acid or gamma
aminobutyric acid (GABA) dissolved in the set
quantity of water, wherein the pre-set amount of the
Salicylic acid dissolved is in a range of between 0.5
grams to 1.0 gram for every 1 gallon of the set
quantity of water, and wherein the pre-set amount of
the gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) dissolved is in a
range of between 0.3 grams to 0.9 grams for every 1
gallon of the set quantity of water;

- adding a pre-set amount of powdered giant knotweed
(Reynoutria sachalinensis) dissolved in the set
quantity of water, wherein the pre-set= amount of the
= powdered giant knotweed dissolved is in a range of
between 20 grams to 40 grams for every 1 gallon of
the set quantity of water;
= -adding a pre-set amount of Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO)
dissolved in the =set quantity of water, wherein the
pre-set =amount of the Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO)
dissolved is in a range of between 1.9 ml to 38 ml
for every 1 gallon of the set quantity of water; and
(b) providing a second composition to be added to the
foliar composition comprising the steps of: adding a
quantity of Citric Acid or its hydrate, and
adding'Disodium Hydrogen Phosphate (Na2HPO4) or one of
its hydrates dissolved into water.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the second composition
comprises a quantity of Citric Acid or its hydrate, and
further comprises Horic Acid and Trisodium Phosphate
(Na3PO4) or its hydrate dissolved into water.
3. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein the second composition
is thereafter applied at selected intervals.
4. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein the second composition
is applied by spraying. =
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5. A kit for creating a foliar composition to
stimulate plant growth and productivity, and for
application to foliage and stems of a plant,
comprising, as separate components:
(a) the first composition as defined in claim 1;
and
= (b) the second composition as defined in
claim 1, for combined use.
6. A kit for stimulating plant growth and
fl
productivity when grpwing medically grown cannabis
comprising, as separate components:
(a) the first composition as defined in claim 1;
and
(b) the second composition as defined in
fl
claim 1, for combined use.
7. A method for growing medically grown cannabis,
for application to foliage and stems of a plant,
the method comprising:
= (a) providing a first composition comprising the
steps of:
-adding a set quantity of water;
-adding a pre-set amount of Potassium
fl
Bicarbonate dissolved in the set quantity of
water, wherein the pre-set amount of the
Potassium Bicarbonate dissolved is in a range of
between 25 grams to 35 grams for every 1 gallon
of the set quantity of water; =
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-adding a pre-set amount of liquid soap
dissolved in the set quantity of water, wherein
the pre-set amount of the liquid soap dissolved
is in a range of between 1.5 ml to 3 ml for
every 1 gallon of the set quantity of water;
-adding a pre-set amount of Salicylic acid or
gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) dissolved in the
= set quantity of water, wherein the pre-set
amount of the Salicylic acid dissolved is in a
range of between 0.5 grams to 1.0 gram for
=
every 1 gallon of the set quantity of water,
and wherein the pre-set amount of the gamma
aminobutyric acid (GABA) dissolved is in a
range of between 0.3 grams to 0.9 grams for
every 1 gallon of the set quantity of water;
-adding a pre-set amount of powdered giant
= knotweed (Reynoutria sachalinensis) dissolVed
in the set quantity of water, wherein the pre-
set amount of the powdered giant knotweed
dissolved is in a range of between 20 grams to
40 grams for every 1 gallon of the set quantity
of water;
-adding a pre-set amount of Dimethylsulfoxide
(DMSO) dissolved in the set quantity of water,
wherein the pre-set amount of the
Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) dissolved is in a
range of between 1.9 ml to 38 ml for every 1
gallon of the set quantity of water; and
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(b) providing a second composition comprised through the
steps of adding a quantity of Citric Acid or its
hydrate and adding Disodium Hydrogen Phosphate
(Na2HPO4) or one of its hydrates dissolved into water.
8. The method of claim 7, wherein the second composition
comprises a quantity of Citric Acid or its hydrate, and
further comprises Boric Acid and Trisodium Phosphate
(Na3PO4) or its hydrate dissolved into water.
9. The method of claim 7 or 8, wherein the second composition
is thereafter applied at selected intervals.
10. The method of claim 9, wherein the second composition is
applied by spraying.
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Description

FOLIAR COMPOSITION COMPRISING POTASSIUM BICARBONATE,
LIQUID SOAP, AND SALICYLIC ACID OR Y-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID
FOR ENHANCING PLANT GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a foliar composition and method
for stimulating increased plant growth and productivity through
the application of an organic compound to a plant's foliage and
stems. In particular, such a foliar composition and method would
include salicylic acid or gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) as
additives for promoting plant growth.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
It is known that organic compounds can be useful in stimulating
the growth of plants for the purposes of increasing water and
nutrient absorption, amongst other things, as well as yield.
Furthermore, when growing plants, it is known that gamma
aminobutyric acid (GABA) can be utilized as a plant growth
promoter when applied to the plant's foliage and stems, and has
other advantages when applied to growing plants.
Accordingly, there is a need for a foliar composition and method
for stimulating increased plant growth and productivity through
the application of an organic compound to the plant's foliage
and stems.
There is a further need for a composition and method for
stimulating plant growth and productivity (particularly
medically grown cannabis)which can also be utilized in
conjunction with an additional composition for stimulating plant
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growth and productivity, which would be sprayed or applied on
the leaves/stalks of the plant at desired intervals. Such a
foliar composition could also be used to fight, for example,
mold/mildew on the plants, and well as increasing
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) when growing medically grown
cannabis, for example. This would then enhance the uptake of
certain nutrients such as nitrogen phosphorus, potassium,
calcium, sulphur, magnesium, iron, manganese, boron, copper,
zinc, and molybdenum for these plants.
To this end, the present invention effectively addresses these
needs.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A general object and advantage of the present invention is to
provide a foliar composition and method for stimulating increased
plant growth and productivity through the application of an
organic compound to the plant's foliage and stems.
A still further object and advantage of the present invention is
to provide a foliar composition for stimulating increased plant
growth and productivity which would include, but is not limited
to, salicylic acid or gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) as additives
for promoting plant growth.
Yet another object and advantage of the present invention is to
provide a foliar composition and method which can be utilized in
conjunction with an additional composition for stimulating plant
growth and productivity, which would be sprayed or applied on the
leaves/stalks of the plant at desired intervals, with a view to
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enhancing the uptake of certain nutrients such as nitrogen
phosphorus, potassium, calcium, sulphur, magnesium, iron,
manganese, boron, copper, zinc, and molybdenum for these plants.
According to one aspect of the present invention, there is
provided a foliar composition for stimulating growth and
productivity of a plant, comprising a set quantity of water; a
pre-set amount of Potassium Bicarbonate for dissolving in the set
quantity of water; a pre-set amount of liquid soap (castile soap)
for dissolving in the set quantity of water; and a pre-set amount
of Salicylic acid or gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) for
dissolving in the set quantity of water.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is
provided a foliar composition for stimulating growth and
productivity of a plant, comprising a set quantity of water; a
pre-set amount of Potassium Bicarbonate for dissolving in the set
quantity of water; a pre-set amount of liquid soap for dissolving
in the set quantity of water; a pre-set amount of Salicylic acid
or gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) for dissolving in the set
quantity of water; a pre-set amount of powdered giant knotweed
(Reynoutria sachalinensis) for dissolving in the set quantity of
water; and a pre-set amount of Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) for
dissolving in the set quantity of water.
According to yet another aspect of the present invention, there
is provided a method for creating a foliar composition for
stimulating plant growth and productivity, comprising the steps
of providing a set quantity of water; delivering a pre-set amount
of Potassium Bicarbonate for dissolving in the set quantity of
water; delivering a pre-set amount of liquid soap for dissolving
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in the set quantity of water; and delivering a pre-set amount of
Salicylic acid or gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) for dissolving
in the set quantity of water.
According to yet another aspect of the present invention, there
is provided a foliar composition for stimulating growth and
productivity of a plant, comprising a set quantity of water; a
pre-set amount of Potassium Bicarbonate for dissolving in the set
quantity of water, wherein the pre-set amount of the Potassium
Bicarbonate dissolved is in a range of between 25 grams to 35
grams for every 1 gallon of the set quantity of water; a pre-set
amount of liquid soap for dissolving in the set quantity of
water, wherein the pre-set amount of the liquid soap dissolved is
in a range of between 1.5 ml to 3 ml for every 1 gallon of the
set quantity of water; a pre-set amount of Salicylic acid or
gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) for dissolving in the set quantity
of water,
wherein the pre-set amount of the Salicylic acid
dissolved is in a range of between 0.5 grams to 1.0 gram for
every 1 gallon of the set quantity of water, and wherein the pre-
set amount of the gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) dissolved is in
a range of between 0.3 grams to 0.9 grams for every 1 gallon of
the set quantity of water; a pre-set amount of powdered giant
knotweed (Reynoutria sachalinensis) for dissolving in the set
quantity of water, wherein the pre-set amount of the powdered
giant knotweed dissolved is in a range of between 20 grams to 40
grams for every 1 gallon of the set quantity of water; and a pre-
set amount of Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) for dissolving in the set
quantity of water, wherein the pre-set amount of the
Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) dissolved is in a range of between 1.9
ml to 38 ml for every 1 gallon of the set quantity of water.
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According to yet another aspect of the present invention, there
is provided a method for creating a foliar composition for
stimulating plant growth and productivity, comprising the steps
of providing a set quantity of water; delivering a pre-set amount
of Potassium Bicarbonate for dissolving in the set quantity of
water, wherein the pre-set amount of the Potassium Bicarbonate
dissolved is in a range of between 25 grams to 35 grams for every
1 gallon of the set quantity of water;
delivering a pre-set
amount of liquid soap for dissolving in the set quantity of
water, wherein the pre-set amount of the liquid soap dissolved is
in a range of between 1.5 ml to 9 ml for every 1 gallon of the
set quantity of water; delivering a pre-set amount of Salicylic
acid or gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) for dissolving in the set
quantity of water, wherein the pre-set amount of the Salicylic
acid dissolved is in a range of between 0.5 grams to 1.0 gram for
every 1 gallon of the set quantity of water, and wherein the pre-
set amount of the gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) dissolved is in
a range of between 0.3 grams to 0.9 grams for every 1 gallon of
the set quantity of water; delivering a pre-set amount of powdered
giant knotweed (Reynoutria sachalinensis) for dissolving in the
set quantity of water, wherein the pre-set amount of the powdered
giant knotweed dissolved is in a range of between 20 grams to 40
grams for every 1 gallon of the set quantity of water; and
delivering a pre-set amount of Dimethylsulfoxide (DMS0) for
dissolving in the set quantity of water, wherein the pre-set
amount of the Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) dissolved is in a range of
between 1.9 ml to 38 ml for every 1 gallon of the set quantity of
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The present invention relates to a foliar composition and method
for stimulating increased plant growth and productivity through
the application of an organic compound to the plant's foliage and
stems. In particular, such a foliar composition would include
salicylic acid or gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) as additives for
promoting plant growth, and for purposes of increasing water and
nutrient absorption, amongst other things, as well as yield.
The present invention also relates to providing a foliar
composition and method which can be utilized in conjunction with
an additional composition for stimulating plant growth and
productivity, which would be sprayed or applied on the
leaves/stalks of the plant at desired intervals, with a view to
enhancing the uptake of certain nutrients such as nitrogen
phosphorus, potassium, calcium, sulphur, magnesium, iron,
manganese, boron, copper, zinc, and molybdenum for these plants.
Such a foliar composition could also be used to fight, for
example, mold/mildew on the plants, and well as increasing
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) when growing medically grown cannabis,
for example, and can favorably impact growth rates and yield of a
variety of crops which can include, but is not limited to:
- medically grown cannabis
- Tomatoes
- Saffron
- Tobacco
- Anthurium Flowers (house plant)
- Oranges
- Peppers
- Lawn Grass
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Of course, it will be understood that such plants could also be
grown hydroponically, as would also be understood by one skilled
in the art.
In an exemplary embodiment, the foliar composition and method of
the present invention is used to create a composition
in a concentrated formula. The chemical components of
this composition are detailed as dissolved into 1 gallon of
water, but the amount of chemicals and water can be increased to
provide a desired batch amount, in terms of scalability, as
would be understood by one skilled in the art. It will also be
understood that the foliar composition of the present invention
can be formulated in a packet as a powder or gel without water,
and then added to a gallon of water (or more) at point of use, as
would also easily be understood by one skilled in the art.
In Table I set forth below it can be seen that the following
amounts are dissolved into 1 gallon of water to create the foliar
composition. The first composition noted in Table 1 comprises
quantities of Salicylic acid, while Table 2 lists the composition
comprising quantities of Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA).
TABLE 1
COMPONENT Quantity Range Water
Potassium Bicarbonate 25 grams to 35 grams 1 gallon
Liquid soap 1.5 ml to 3 ml 1 gallon
Salicylic acid 0.5 grams to 1.0 1 gallon
grams
Powdered 20 grams to 40 grams 1 gallon
giant
knotweed
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(Reynoutria
sachalinensis)
Dimethylsulfoxide 1.9 ml to 38 ml 1 gallon
(DMSO)
TABLE 2
COMPONENT Quantity Range Water
Potassium Bicarbonate 25 grams to 35 grams 1 gallon
Liquid soap 1.5 ml to 3 ml 1 gallon
Gamma aminobutyric 0.3 grams to 0.9 1 gallon
acid(GABA) grams
Powdered 20 grams to 40 grams 1 gallon
giant
kno tweed
(Reynoutria
sachalinensis)
Dimethylsulfoxide 1.9 ml to 38 ml 1 gallon
(DMSO)
It should be noted that the amounts noted above in Tables 1 and 2
are not absolutes, but can be varied slightly, as would be
understood by one skilled in the art.
In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the
composition embodiments noted above can comprise (in 1 gallon of
water) 31.2 grams of Potassium Bicarbonate; 2.6 mL of Liquid soap
(castile soap); 0.628 grams of Salicylic acid or 0.468 grams of
gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA); 20-40 grams of Powdered giant
knotweed (Reynoutria sachalinensis); and 0.05% (1.9 mL to 1
gallon) to 1% (38 mL to 1 gallon) of Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO).
Again, the amount of chemicals and water can be increased to
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provide a desired batch amount, in terms of scalability, as would
be understood by one skilled in the art. Further, to decrease
costs, one skilled in the art could appreciate that the knotweed
(Reynoutria sachalinensis) and the Dimethylsulfoxide (DMS0) could
be omitted, if desired, and instead focus on the salicylic acid
or gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) as additives.
As noted previously, the foliar composition and method of the
present invention can be utilized in conjunction with an
additional composition for stimulating plant growth and
productivity, which would be sprayed or applied on the
leaves/stalks of the plant to enhance growth and yield. In one
such embodiment, this additional composition could comprise
quantities of Citric Acid or its hydrate and Disodium Hydrogen
Phosphate (Na2HPO4) or one of its hydrates dissolved into water.
In a further embodiment, the additional composition can comprise
quantities of Citric Acid or its hydrate, Boric Acid and
Trisodium Phosphate (Na3PO4) or its hydrate dissolved into water.
Of course, it will be understood that the two above-noted
examples of the additional composition are noted for example
purposes only, and can be varied as desired, as would be
understood by one skilled in the art.
The present invention has been described herein with regard to
preferred embodiments. However, it will be obvious to persons
skilled in the art that a number of variations and modifications
can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as
described herein.
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