Wolverine97
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I'm definitely on the same page as far as the type of soil mix you're using. And my transplant routine is about the same, I just don't use high N (I use a higher P)guano, I use castings for my N base. I may change that up a bit, see how it goes.The diamond black is derived from leonardite, so you probably don't need it if roots has it in the soil. They add a little potash to make it 0-0-1 though if you wanted a little extra K.
I only recently started using the Metro because my shop stopped carrying biobizz light mix (which I recommend if you can get it) and the alternative was Sunshine Mix which I tried and didn't like.
Fitting you should mention AN, as they posted a video (http://www.growersunderground.com/blog/hydroponics-articles/the-great-phosphorus-myth-exposed) with charts indicating Nitrogen requirements INCREASE during flowering for many strains. Watch the video and when he puts up the charts, look carefully and you'll see. Unfortunately he goes on to offer a product which doesn't at all support the data he just showed, but the content is whats important. I have never used AN so I can't comment on their products.
And if you think about it, it makes sense that plants need more Nitrogen (especially early in flower) to support the rapid size increase/stretch.
Typically when I begin flower, I will transplant into a larger container with the same base soil I started with, high-N guano and all, to give the plants that added Nitrogen. Makes things run very smoothly.
Oh, and I figured by your SN that it referred to the school up north and not the cuddly animal. I actually have a long and fond history with Michigan (the state), but not so much Ann Arbor. I hope Rich Rod stays the coach forever
AN is actually where I got the info about the specific type of N that you need to increase during flowering, I'm just trying to get away from their lineup and going organic so I'm trying to find products that fit the bill.
I could go on forever about the state of affairs in AA right now, but I won't. In short, I want Brandon to give RR another year but it's been painful up here. As you know, and I'm sure, thoroughly enjoy.
edit: didn't write anything when I rep'd you, didn't know I had to...