Realbax
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Hi everyone. This round I made a few changes to the setup and supplies. Firstly I have upgraded the lighting systems. I have also switched to using tents for better odour control. In a 4x8x6.5 tent I'm currently starting a side by side comparison of the Fluence Spydrx plus vs Iluminar il8. The tent has 2- 4" exhaust fans with carbon filters and 2 -4" intake fans + 3 small oscillating fans. Temperatures vary between 76 and 82 while humidity holds relatively steady at 48-52 RH. Another change that was made was the switch from Farfad G6 agro to pro mix with boost and mycorrhizae. This was due to the fact that they simply have it in stock and weren't expected to be recieving an order for at least a few weeks. Feeding nutrients then ph'd water in rotation when the pots are light/dried enough. The nutrients are botanicare soil pro line. Using the base nutrient with silica and calmag (r.o water)and karma. On the second feeding i also added a very light (1/4 strength) marijane root probiotic. This is a first time use as i was given a few samples while attending Lift expo earlier this year. The strains are a wide ranging selection as i have recently obtained a grow license to provide medicine for a few ill family friends.
Now today was the 4th feeding with nutrients at 6.3 ph and 600ppm. I collected the runoff and nearly had a stroke. The ph wasn't too bad as the first batch fed came back at 6.2 and the second came in at 6.8. Its the ppm that has me freaked out as both came in at over 2500! Wtf is going on here? Is this normal for the first few waterings with pro mix? Truly i doubt that they have such a heavy factory fertilizer added and it does say it has biostimulant and mycorrhizae but again these numbers are out to lunch. U even bought a second tds meter to double check. There's no sign of burning which I figured would be almost immediate. Any suggestions would be great
Now today was the 4th feeding with nutrients at 6.3 ph and 600ppm. I collected the runoff and nearly had a stroke. The ph wasn't too bad as the first batch fed came back at 6.2 and the second came in at 6.8. Its the ppm that has me freaked out as both came in at over 2500! Wtf is going on here? Is this normal for the first few waterings with pro mix? Truly i doubt that they have such a heavy factory fertilizer added and it does say it has biostimulant and mycorrhizae but again these numbers are out to lunch. U even bought a second tds meter to double check. There's no sign of burning which I figured would be almost immediate. Any suggestions would be great
