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GH Calculator - PPM Levels / Add Backs - Autoflowers

Hydronaut
Hydronautstarted grow question 2 years ago
I added my revised auto feeding chart I created for my Auto journey using GH Trio+ nutrients. This active spreadsheet makes add-backs and feeding schedules a snap. Are we getting on track here with PPM levels for Autos?
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Feeding. Chemical composition
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m0use
m0useanswered grow question 2 years ago
To add onto what Chow_13 said as I agree with most of what they are saying. The VPD chart integration would be key if the environment was swaying a lot in temps or RH, but if its not I don't think its going to make all that big of difference. I would also think it would be good to have it broken down into 3 or 2 parts per week. for small and large or small regular and large sized plants in your space. this would help account for the variance in feeding amounts. Or something that would be a live chart and you would input your res/runoff numbers and it would suggest what to do. if you wanted this to be used as a standalone reference for all growers vs yourself. Not everyone is going to have their environment nailed in as tight as you are so the feeding guides will need to be different I think. Could also note if you have a regular sized plant but a super hot room you would want to use the lower or smaller feeding guides as the plant will transpiration more giving its environment. An Ideal chart would be one that you could enter in your temps, RH, light ppfd and other variables and it pumps out data on your optimal feeding schedule. but given the work involved in that I think what you got going on right now is banging. I don't know how much more you can add to it other then feeding levels. It looks fantastic and as any grower will say you cant rely on a feed chart alone, need to listen to your plant and be flexible then adjust to what its needs are and what its showing you. The user @nobodybuds like to calculate his feedings down to the T in elemental values vs compounds. Given that Nitrogen is calculated as its single element in fertilizer ratios and Phosphorous and Potassium are calculated as their compounds based on how they used to measure things with ash. 4-4-4 is not 4-4-4 in elements. I feel if you reached out to them in DM they might be able to help you tweak this into something truly wonderful. They are like minded from my small experience with them. But honestly its already a fully functional working model to me. Good Luck!
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m0use
m0useanswered grow question 2 years ago
O one last note, I'd also try and use EC vs PPM and 1ec=1ec no matter the scale and brand of instrument.
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Chow_13
Chow_13answered grow question 2 years ago
Its not a straight PPM per week. All plants will be different and grow differently with different needs even the same strain's. If a plant is a fast grower it might need an additional 100 ppm by week 5 compared to the slow grower. If you go by a set number in stone you will most likely run into either deficiencies or toxicities. You need to adjust according to how much she eats/drinks, Check the PPM's and adjust your add-backs or water changes( should be once a week in flower) according to if the ppm reading is higher or lower from the previous adjustment. Love the active spreadsheet. Keeping the same feed chart ratio is key to a healthy plant that has all of her needs. Another thing to consider is when you change your temp/humidity the plants needs for PPM's will be also changed. When a plant drinks it does not choose what to "Eat" but more takes in whatever comes with the water. The water eventually makes it to the leaves and evaporates(transpiration) with a higher temp and lower humidity the plant will transpire more which in turn she will drink more. By drinking more she is taking up more nutrients and if she is unable to process the extra nutrients she will start to get a toxicity. Being unable to process the nutrients they get built up in the plant and in the bucket of water which will make your PPM's go up.
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ChitownCannaChica
ChitownCannaChicaanswered grow question 2 years ago
Looks good to me! I’m an American than runs EC not ppm, but you will see the results or issue in about 2 weeks
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