Clone Wars 2026

@Mexicanasseeds, Salutations from the north my southern Amigo, I will check out your diaries, do you write detailed notes regarding feeding? I used to, but I admit I have gotten lazy and maybe overly confident; in that I think I can tell what the plants like/need by eye, and the context of the grow. (What week, age of plants, size of plants, color, turgor, and rate of growth.) But truly I do not know the EC of my runoff, or measure the EC of my feeds lately. I know what EC I arrive at with a given doseage in grams so I only measure the grams of feed now. As for feeding I am using jacks 3-2-1 salts, but I will switch to masterblend when I run out. Masterblend is much cheaper per lb. I am also using advanced nutrients ph perfect once in a while, not because I have had issues with PH but it affords me a certain peace of mind. I like the idea that I am PH controlling my soil once in a while, so I never am chasing PH issues, but rather seeing everything as a potential nutrient deficiency instead. Of course I also use Silica at the recommended doseage almost every watering. What are you using to feed? Recently I gave my plants a boost of MPK 0-52-34 Only 5 grams to 3 gallons of water. I think they really liked it, and it was very simple to dissolve in my 3 gal feeding jug.

@Count-Dooku, What a great exchange is shaping up. I think it's excellent that you already have that clinical eye for reading plants; in the end, context and turgor say more than any meter if you know what to observe. Regarding what you asked me about my feeding, I'll tell you that here at Mexicanas Seeds we took a different path. Instead of relying on commercial brands (which here in Mexico can sometimes be super expensive or hard to find), we decided to dive into stoichiometry and formulate our own precision author nutrition. Basically, we design our solutions from scratch using pure mineral salts. It's much more economical and allows us surgical control over each element. We base our chart on the latest research in advanced plant physiology (closely following the work of Saloner and Bernstein in Israel), but with a very particular focus: we're not just looking for biomass, we're looking for secondary metabolites (resin and terpenes). Let me explain how I have the arsenal organized (I manage it in separate containers to avoid precipitations and adjust according to the stage): Containers A, B, C, D, and E: Contain the base macros and micros, iron chelates, and sulfates. I balance them week by week. For example, in week 6 we aim for the Potassium Peak (almost 190 ppm) for maximum density, but we drastically lower Nitrogen to avoid interfering with maturation. Container E: Is my source of potassium silicate. I use it almost the entire cycle, not just as structural reinforcement, but as a buffer to control acidity when we apply antioxidants. The "House Secret: Cross Elicitation What is really blowing our minds is the use of signaling molecules. We apply elicitation protocols with molecules like chitosan and salicylic acid. The idea is subtle but powerful: we trick the plant into thinking it's under attack. This triggers its immune system and, as a natural defense mechanism, the plant reacts by saturating itself with resin and terpenes. It's like taking the plant to the metabolic gym to maximize its genetic potential. For the finish (week 8), instead of just water, we use ascorbic acid (250 ppm) as an antioxidant and polysaccharides to feed the microbiota and clean the substrate, preparing the plant for perfect senescence at 63 days. Check out the diaries when you can! There you'll see how this formula performed with some of our varieties. If you're interested in learning more about how to create your own solutions with basic salts and stop paying the "tax" of brands, we're here to share knowledge. Good smokes from the south!