nutreints advice
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roidrage152
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While I'm sure if someone knew alot about gardening and nutrients there would be much cheaper ways to provide nutes, however I don't know anything more than the cannabis basics. Around my parts General Hydroponics 3 part is the most popular. The 3 part solution is called the Flora Series it comes in 3 colors. There are instructions on the back of the bottles that tell you what proportion of each to use during each stage of growth. GH also offers an organic version of this, never used it, I think it might also be 3 parts.
http://www.generalhydroponics.com/genhydro_US/floraseries.html
If you are using unfiltered tap water don't be afraid to start by using much less than what the instructions say, and would reccomend using it only every other watering or so. I use reverse osmosis water so I also use a suppliment called CaMg or Cal-Mag that puts back some of the good stuff my filter took out. Another benefit of this stuff is it seems to take my water PH down to about 5.8 to 6 so I don't have to PH it for watering. I hear mixed reviews about whether or not Cal-Mag is necessary or not.
http://www.generalhydroponics.com/blog/2009/06/23/general-organics-camg/
This is a link to the feeding schedule and what qtys to use. I personally don't use floralicious Plus, but I do use the Liquid Koolbloom.
http://www.generalhydroponics.com/genhydro_US/feeding_charts/GH_KeepItSimple_DrainToWaste.pdf
I use this stuff called Mykos when transplanting. It's a granule you put in the root zone, supposed to help it root better. I put a little when I initially plant my clone, and a little more when I transplant to a bigger pot. Available at hydro stores and elsewhere:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM4695006201P?sid=IDx20101019x00001a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=SPM4695006201
I also use SuperThrive. It might be a gimmick, but I also use this when transplanting. It's supposed to lower stress or something. But it only takes 1 drop per gallon, so a 4 ounce bottle is supposed to be good for like 2000 gallons. Its also super cheap, ive seen it at English Gardens for as low as $6. Also available at the hydro store, probably closer to $10.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM4695004901P?sid=IDx20101019x00001a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=SPM4695004901
http://www.generalhydroponics.com/genhydro_US/floraseries.html
If you are using unfiltered tap water don't be afraid to start by using much less than what the instructions say, and would reccomend using it only every other watering or so. I use reverse osmosis water so I also use a suppliment called CaMg or Cal-Mag that puts back some of the good stuff my filter took out. Another benefit of this stuff is it seems to take my water PH down to about 5.8 to 6 so I don't have to PH it for watering. I hear mixed reviews about whether or not Cal-Mag is necessary or not.
http://www.generalhydroponics.com/blog/2009/06/23/general-organics-camg/
This is a link to the feeding schedule and what qtys to use. I personally don't use floralicious Plus, but I do use the Liquid Koolbloom.
http://www.generalhydroponics.com/genhydro_US/feeding_charts/GH_KeepItSimple_DrainToWaste.pdf
I use this stuff called Mykos when transplanting. It's a granule you put in the root zone, supposed to help it root better. I put a little when I initially plant my clone, and a little more when I transplant to a bigger pot. Available at hydro stores and elsewhere:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM4695006201P?sid=IDx20101019x00001a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=SPM4695006201
I also use SuperThrive. It might be a gimmick, but I also use this when transplanting. It's supposed to lower stress or something. But it only takes 1 drop per gallon, so a 4 ounce bottle is supposed to be good for like 2000 gallons. Its also super cheap, ive seen it at English Gardens for as low as $6. Also available at the hydro store, probably closer to $10.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM4695004901P?sid=IDx20101019x00001a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=SPM4695004901
NoSwagBag
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I also use the GH flora series with a soiless mix (pro-mix). I also use superthrive, but haven't added the floralicious or kool bloom. Also have to agree with roidrage 152 about feeding then watering next time, esp. in a hotter grow room. It also seems to allow me to use at full strength.. I have to say the flora series is easy and produces good results. 152 what do you think of the added benefit of the kool bloom? Do you use molases during grow?
good luck runamuck
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roidrage152
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I don't use molasses. In fact I believe molasses is a main ingredient in the 3 part organic. Flora has some chemical equivalent. I think the kool bloom is probably one of the more effective of nutes. I know people who use almost no nutes and will still use a blooming fert to great ends. The kool bloom is a strong nute used at a time when the plant can handle it. I always us full strength even without my own ppm meter. 2 feedings at full strength and then a heavy plain water. I do sometimes have a week between waterings though. I water very heavy then wait until the soil is almost completely dry, but before wiltyness. It makes for expansive rooting, maybe even too much if that is possible.