DeaneR's 1st Cross

VEG WEEK 6 My Base Nutrient Inputs: I will be using a powdered nutrient 5-12-25 by MasterBlend, plus Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate), and Calcium Nitrate. This is essentially the Jack's 3-2-1 method ( for those of you who are familiar with it ), except I'm using MasterBlend, a more readily available manufacturer in Canada. I mixed up two concentrated stock solutions to make a Part A and Part B (see photo above), for fast, easy mixing. The formula is 3 parts MasterBlend, 2.08 parts Calcium Nitrate, and 1 part Epsom Salt, all measured by weight. To Make Part A - Start with a 4 Liter bottle of distilled water. Remove about 2 liters and set aside. Mix in 720 grams of MasterBlend and stir until fully dissolved. Then mix in 240 grams of Epsom Salt (magnesium sulfate) and stir until fully dissolved. Now add back enough distilled water, that was set aside earlier, to make 4 liters of stock solution. Store in a cool, dark place. To Make Part B - Start with a 4 Liter bottle of distilled water. Remove about 2 liters and set aside. Mix in 500 grams of Calcium Nitrate and stir until fully dissolved. Now add back enough distilled water, that was set aside earlier, to make 4 liters of stock solution. Store in a cool, dark place. Part A gets mixed into the water first, followed by part B. Equal amounts of Part A and Part B are used. These stock solutions will make several hundred gallons ( depending on your dosage strength ) of mixed nutrients, inexpensively. This week (Monday to Sunday) I focused on starting Laverne and Shirley's training and shaping. So far, so good....no broken stems🙏. I plan to flux Laverne to 12 main cola sites in the shape of a hexagon (six sided, two colas per side). I plan to flux Shirley to 8 main cola sites in a somewhat square pattern with two colas per side. These girl's were fed 1/4 gallon each on Monday and a 1/2 gallon each on Thursday, mixed with nutrients as listed above. Thanks for Viewing, Stay Safe & Grow Strong💪 Peace, DeaneR😎