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First time fertilizing
Brent_60s
started grow question 3y ago
Hey Brothers growers & sisters I was hopping to find out what you think the best time to start fertilizing.
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Week 1
Feeding. Other
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Mr_Weeds_Autos
answered grow question 3y ago
Since you're using a soil-less medium, that does have some start-up nutrients in it I would start feeding them after day 10 by then they'll be ready and start with about 1/4 strength.
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Roberts
answered grow question 3y ago
Depending upon your substrate really. If in coco day 7 to 10. If in soil 2 to 4 weeks. Just Depending on how much is already in it.
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Rush2112
Seabird Guano
Anyone use seabird guano? I’m told it’s good for flowering and an excellent phosphorous source. Anyone use it? If so, how much and when during flowering should it be used? Mid flower? Late flower? Only nute is use is Neptune’s harvest fish and seaweed, they seem to love it.
Feeding. Other
5y ago
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mushman
How should I clean my water?
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Feeding. Other
4y ago
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DTaro
Nutritions
Need some advice here, nutes reading the same at 600 to 550ppm {6 days} not drinking much water as well compared to the week prior when I was feeding at 900 they drop to 500ppm 6 days. The pH has been dropping daily 6 to 5.3 in 3 days.
Feeding. Other
5y ago
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JacareGrows
Flushing
Looking on the pics i have, can you guys give me some hints about when flush? And what could be a flush, only tap water to clean up the soil until a good ppm? About the smell its normal to the smell only starts now to appear on the most advanced flowers? Thanks
Week 8
Feeding. Other
6y ago
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Wakesk8
Sparkling water
Hi guys during the flowering stage 1 per week I use sparkling water and nutrients. I think it’s a good choice. What do u think about?
Buds. Other
Feeding. Other
5y ago
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AGrowerNotAShower
Low EC in Runoff
If the EC levels of the runoff are consistently lower than what I'm putting in, do I need to raise the EC levels? I've read that this means my plants are feeding well and can do with more, but I wanted to make sure first. Thanks.
Week 4
Feeding. Other
6y ago
3
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Dillsnills
When should I start using bloom nutes, going to use fox farm big bloom bembe tiger bloom cha ching and maybe big bud?
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Setup. Strain - Autoflowering
Feeding. Other
5y ago
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Loulou84
Toxicity and pH issues.
I'm pretty sure I have to much nitrogen in my soil and I think the pH is maybe neutral but I need to know how to test the soil. Should I flush her again and with how much? I also think she's beginning to flower 😉. 5 weeks old tomorrow. Help a newbie out again ☺️
Feeding. Other
5y ago
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Zer0xKira
How do I mitigate nitrogen toxicity quicky.
I noticed my plant was getting dark a few weeks ago, people agreed with me it was the beginning of nitrogen toxicity. I haven't fed the plant anything since. Just water phd to 4.5 . I also added a few extra cups of roots organic soil on top after a spill.it has only gotten worse
Feeding. Other
5y ago
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Mortal_morty
Ph
Do you ph your water before or after adding your nutrients?
Feeding. Other
4y ago
4
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RickC420
PH and EC problem
Hi, I have a problem with my plants. I´ve checked the runoff and was 7.0 PH. When I was fertilizing I gave them nutes with PH 6.1 EC 1.2 and runoff was EC 0.4 and PH 6.8. When plain water EC 0.4 PH6.0 and 5.8, runoff EC was 0.4 -0.8, PH 6.7-7.0. What should I do feed/not feed?
Week 4
Feeding. Other
3y ago
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SlyNJen15
Why is my run off high?
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Feeding. Other
4y ago
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TDS
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Feeding. Other
4y ago
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Sup3rNov4
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Week 4
Feeding. Other
4y ago
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JiggaMan87
Any tips? Nutrients I should buy? Techniques? Secrets to the game?
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Feeding. Other
Techniques. Other
Germination. Glass
4y ago
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Bud enhancers
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Week 5
Feeding. Other
5y ago
3
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magnumalessio
Soil to compress
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Feeding. Other
3y ago
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Mattuston
Bionova Vitasol use
Hi. I have Bionova Vitasol but until today I have not found a clear explanation on its role and its use? when, how and why do you use it? thank you in advance.
Week 12
Other. General questions
Feeding. Schedule
Feeding. Other
5y ago
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Feeding. Other
5y ago
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Week 6
Feeding. Other
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