Yes, that is correct. We have been hearing people promote this product for years. To be honest, we're sick and tired of hearing about this snake oil. Touted by nurseries across the country and so often that somehow people became to believe what this company claims is true. Do some deep digging on the internet and you too will see that there have actually been studies done by universities proving that what the company claims is false. Read on...
Products like SuperThrive, which market themselves as plant "vitamin solutions," have been a staple in gardening for decades. However, a closer look at the science reveals that these products are largely ineffective and a waste of money. One of the main ingredients in SuperThrive is vitamin B1 (thiamine), which is touted to reduce transplant shock and promote root growth. While vitamin B1 is essential for animal life, plants synthesize their own and cannot absorb it from the soil.
Extensive research has demonstrated that plants do not absorb vitamin B1 from the soil. Plants produce thiamine within their own cells, and this process is crucial for various metabolic functions. Applying additional vitamin B1 to the soil does not enhance this process or provide any additional benefits to the plant. In fact, studies have shown no significant difference in growth or health between plants treated with vitamin B1 and those that were not.
The idea that vitamin B1 can reduce transplant shock is also a myth. Transplant shock is primarily caused by damage to the plant's root system during transplanting. While proper care and techniques can minimize this stress, applying vitamin B1 does not alleviate it. The most effective way to reduce transplant shock is to handle the plant carefully, maintain appropriate moisture levels, and provide a suitable environment for recovery.
In conclusion, products like SuperThrive, which rely on the supposed benefits of vitamin B1, are misleading. Plants do not absorb this vitamin from the soil, and it provides no discernible benefits to plant growth or health. Gardeners are better off focusing on providing proper care, such as adequate sunlight, water, and nutrients, rather than relying on unproven products.
This all being said. You can rely on us to use that good old fashioned planting method of stick it in the ground in the right microclimate within your landscape and water it properly. It's the best course of action for almost all plants. If you would like us to plant you a new landscape contact us here.
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