Is coco hard to grow in?

Hello I am going to do a small indoor grow soon. I have always grown in soil. I was thinking of trying coco coir this time. So it hard to grow in? How often do you water/feed? Is coco hempys worth trying?

It's easy enough.

Water and feeding is based upon your ratio to perlite. More perlite the more you feed. Pure coco only needs watering every 2-3 days.

Thor_ said:

It's easy enough.

Water and feeding is based upon your ratio to perlite. More perlite the more you feed. Pure coco only needs watering every 2-3 days.

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Thank you for the reply. Is it best to use plastic pots or smart pots with coco?

VACAVILLE said:

Thank you for the reply. Is it best to use plastic pots or smart pots with coco?

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I only use airpots so can't answer that one. Can't see it would matter though. I have seen coco growers using smart pots

Thor_ said:

I only use airpots so can't answer that one. Can't see it would matter though. I have seen coco growers using smart pots

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Ok, is it best to use R/O water or can you use tap water?

VACAVILLE said:

Ok, is it best to use R/O water or can you use tap water?

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I use tap water. But I suggest ph testing your water first.

Thor_ said:

I use tap water. But I suggest ph testing your water first.

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Yes I have a ph and ppm meter. I also have hydro nutes.

VACAVILLE said:

Yes I have a ph and ppm meter. I also have hydro nutes.

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Hey CA Grower. I'm just wrapping up my first grow and I used coco. I'd say it was pretty easy, though I don't have any other grows to compare with. I did 70/30 coco/perlite in 3 gal smart pots. For the first three or four weeks I only watered twice a week. At about week 5 I started watering every other day. Each time water until about 30% runoff. Throughout the grow the plants would get one pain watering for every two nutrient waterings. I used the General Hydroponic Trio (Micro, Grow and Bloom) along with Liquid KoolBloom during flowering. Used tap water and always pH'd it to about 5.8. Developed a bit of a springtail infestation early in flower, but a few waterings with neem oil got rid of them. Search on here for "Maiden Voyage: Small Tent, Big Dreams" to see the whole grow. It's been updated weekly and the plants will be harvested tomorrow. Hope that helps!