trajiksmokah
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Im starting nutes tomorrow (Dyna-Gro 7-9-5) How much should i give them and after mixing if i have water left over should i keep it for next time or toss it?
Starting Dyna-Gro
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Encomium
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I'd start really light like 1/4 to 1/3 strength at first and see how they react. I would think you can keep the remaining nutrient mix just keep it out of direct light and possibly airtight. Also, you'd want to use the remains first the next time without adding additional nutes for the next batch (don't mix old batches with new batches).
trajiksmokah
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Should i wait? i mean they seem to be growing fine without it? Im only vegging till 12" and they are like 4.5'' now. I want to LST when is the best time to do that i was also gonna start that tomorrow..
Yeah, hold off on the DG, they are looking fine for the moment. Go ahead with the LST and give it a shot if you want. Just be easy with them.
"I" usually top and then LST the new growth, but there are no rules here. As you go along, you will see what works best for you as really, none are identical.
Perhaps you could top 2 and LST the new growth and just LST the other 2 from the git. See what you like/prefer.
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trajiksmokah
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Just tested my soil....(from what i can see)
Ph= 6.5-7.0
Nitrogen=Low
Phosphorus=Low
Potash=Low
this is with no added nutes
Ph= 6.5-7.0
Nitrogen=Low
Phosphorus=Low
Potash=Low
this is with no added nutes
pH looks good. Low is ok for plants that size/age.
Don't worry too much what those tester things say, keep an eye on the plants and see what THEY say.
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trajiksmokah
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trajiksmokah
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Time again to water either today or tomorrow morning...Now should i start nutes?? They seem to still be growing decent with non..but i wouldn't mind giving them a lil boost before i start flowering in a couple weeks...
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jawbrodt
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A "boost" is only a boost, if they're lacking, and if not, it slows them down. Personally, I'd wait another week, then start a weak veg fert, or transplant. Transplanting to a bigger pot, is the best option, atm. But, if you really want to, you could give them a light dose of fert, and see how they react. Keep an eye on the leaf tips, and if they start turning brown, you are borderline overfert, and time to back off a little.
trajiksmokah
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Is it possible i won't even need to use veg fert?
jawbrodt
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Yes, it's very possible,(esp if you transplant) depending on how long you veg them. I veg mine to 14-18"(5-6 weeks) and many times,(in 4-5 gallon pots, not actual 5-gallon buckets, which are quite a bit larger) I don't use any veg fert. I use Calmag Plus,(starting around week 3) which has a light dose of nitrogen in it, and that's plenty. Pretty much, the only time I use my veg fert, is during the first week or so, of 12/12. I always give mine one dose, to help keep 'em green through the stretching phase, which works pretty well.
trajiksmokah
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Thanks for all the great info! I think ill hold off and transplant in a week or two for the last time then do the week of veg fert after switching to 12/12..unless anything pops up it sounds good to me..
jawbrodt
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No problem bro, I hope everything turns out okay for ya. Here's one more tip, that might help....
...if you want to feed them, but are worried about overfeeding, start foliar feeding them. It works great, and if your plants are lacking something, they'll absorb only what they are lacking, and nothing else, filling any unseen deficiencies, or deficiencies that haven't shown yet. Then, even if your soil is lacking something, it won't be a problem. It's a good safety-net to use, especially if you are uncertain of feeding times.
I use my Dynagro Grow, mixed at 1/2 strength, PH'ed to about 6.5, for foliar feeding. Do that once a week, or so, and it'll be smooth sailing(for veg, anyway. Flowering can be a different story.lol). Just remember to alternate a fresh water bath,(spray them with water only) between every 1-2 foliar feeds, to keep everything rinsed and clean.
...if you want to feed them, but are worried about overfeeding, start foliar feeding them. It works great, and if your plants are lacking something, they'll absorb only what they are lacking, and nothing else, filling any unseen deficiencies, or deficiencies that haven't shown yet. Then, even if your soil is lacking something, it won't be a problem. It's a good safety-net to use, especially if you are uncertain of feeding times.
I use my Dynagro Grow, mixed at 1/2 strength, PH'ed to about 6.5, for foliar feeding. Do that once a week, or so, and it'll be smooth sailing(for veg, anyway. Flowering can be a different story.lol). Just remember to alternate a fresh water bath,(spray them with water only) between every 1-2 foliar feeds, to keep everything rinsed and clean.
jawbrodt
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Um, then your watering 2 days in a row, which isn't a good thing.
sticky hydro
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you want to leach your soil right before nutes. dont water 2 days in a row especially if your using soil. you want to put in enough water to make it come out the bottom and let that sit untill it drains then fertilize
It's no big deal IF you allow the plant to dry out after. If you do a schedule thing (I don't), it might cause problems. Something like:
water, nute following day >>>dry>>water>>dry>>water, nute following day. Anywhere from 3-5 days between water, depending. From nute to nute takes about 2 weeks.
What do you do if outside and it rains 2 days in a row?
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jawbrodt
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I'm not saying it'll hurt them, it just seems like an unnecessary step. You're the first person I've ever heard mention having problems feeding their plants, when the soil is dry. Sounds to me, that you had a problem at one point, and assumed that was the problem. I assure you, it was not.
