There is no such thing as "too synthetic" for any type of growing medium, they are just trying to sell you stuff or cover their asses.
Fertilizers are either organic, synthetic or a combination of both. They are all designed to feed plants, no matter the medium, be it soil, coir or hydro.
Unfortunately now that they are starting to flower, there is not much that can be done to increase their size dramatically, be it manure or "too synthetic" fertilizers.
You have, unfortunately, discovered the disappointing reality of growing autos outdoors, they just don't grow that much unless they are getting 18 hours of intense light.
Hope this helps,..........
Organoman.