confusing nutrient directions, need to clarify

rizzo69

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have 15-30-15 plant prod for flowering. I had the same nutes before, just 20-20-20.

The directions on the new jar of nutes say

MIXING RATES:Mix 3.5mL of fertilizer per 1L of water (1 tablespoon/gallon)
then right under that..directly under
FOR FLOWERING HOUSEPLANTS AND AFRICAN VIOLETS: Mix 6mL of fertilzer per 5L of water (1teaspoon/gallon)

Those are to completely different ratios and the only directions the first nutrients I had were Mix 6mL of nutes per 5L of water and not the other one?

So what one should I go by? thanks for the help
 

brasmith

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have 15-30-15 plant prod for flowering. I had the same nutes before, just 20-20-20.

The directions on the new jar of nutes say

MIXING RATES:Mix 3.5mL of fertilizer per 1L of water (1 tablespoon/gallon)
then right under that..directly under
FOR FLOWERING HOUSEPLANTS AND AFRICAN VIOLETS: Mix 6mL of fertilzer per 5L of water (1teaspoon/gallon)

Those are to completely different ratios and the only directions the first nutrients I had were Mix 6mL of nutes per 5L of water and not the other one?

So what one should I go by? thanks for the help
5ml=1 teaspoon. So, go with 1 teaspoon per gallon of water. Is this shultz brand?
 

brasmith

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Contradictions run wild here....get used to it, just choose the one that feels the most right, you always know the right one, its a gut feeling.

The reason I said to use 1 teaspoon per gallon is because you can overdose the plant with nutrients by giving a full blast of nutes. When giving the girls something new always start out with 1/4 to 1/3 the recommended amount. Prevention is everything, so start out slow and easy, they will appreciate it.
 

rizzo69

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well actually, since the 1st set of nutes ive been using didnt have the first option i have been following mix 6ml per gallon of water ratio still

i have been doing 1.25 mL of 20-20-20 and 1.25 mL of the 15-30-15 ..quarter strength each..im going to feed it this one or 2 more more times, then in a couple days give it full flowering nutes. But when i do that, I want to know what ratio is better to follow, i don't want to not be giving it enough the entire time when it could take alot more

i guess this plant has some testing ahead

on the other hand..there is a 24/7 phone number on the jar

gonna call it, see whats up

thanks for the reply man i appreciate it
 
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