I used 1/2 what they recommend but do NOT use the Big Bloom in the bases...top feed it. It's the organics that will fall out of solution and cause a mess.
I think I only used 3ml/gal when I was using FF...they have a hydro feed schedule with ec and ppm recommendations but it's crazy high.
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Haven't updated here in awhile....have a Bourbon Berry auto in the center on a wick base and SOS autos in rdwc around it started a few weeks after. The BB is getting close!
I grabbed one up a few weeks ago...I got it as an emergency back up if one of my mains fail. The great thing is it will work in 2x2 3x3 4x4 and probably a 5x5 in a pinch. Spectrum is decent so with a supplement or 2 it will serve my purposes.
Looking good!
I run those wick bases a lot and have best results by keeping them full at all times and encouraging roots to expand into the bases. I fill them as soon as first leaves are out and careful not to disturb the wick/root connection once started. I only top water if it's extremely dry...
You can/should reduce nutrients as you near the end as the plant requires less...but stopping all together or flushing isn't beneficial unless you have a problem. The dry and cure are what makes the smoke smooth....flushing for that is now considered "bro science"