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Constant EC during Flower NFT

TheFourtwenty420
TheFourtwenty420started grow question 15 hours ago
Do i run a EC of 1.8 the whole time in NFT after Week 4 my breeder says yes as long its Not higher then 2.0 I should be fine. Im getting confused any Tips.
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001100010010011110answered grow question 14 hours ago
You should give what your environment and your plants allow. It's not a one-sized-fits-all answer. Even if somone uses the exact same products and substrate, they may still need a slightly different EC than you. A higher or lower VPD compared to someone else will impact the "optimal" EC of your fertilization. It's not a single point. It is relative to several factors. If the plant is healthy long-term - meaning all the way until senescence is impossible to avoid - then your EC is fine. If you get deficiencies or toxities you adjust the formula accordingly. If 1.8 works flawlessly, then you don't need to change anything. If you have to constantly "flush" or similar behaviour, it means you are overfeeding. Observe the plant and adjust accordingly. There are too many moving parts to think that a breeder's or fertilizer maker's instructions are absolute. These are merely starting points from which you need to optimize for your local variables. The plant decides for you. How is it growing? What's happening over the course of several months? Shitty formulas can work fine in the short-term but will eventually cause issues. Any fertilization methods that requires regular "flushing" is a poor method of fertilization. Keep it simple. Don't overcomplicate it. Read and react... what evolves is what is right for you.
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m0useanswered grow question 14 hours ago
keep it at 1.8EC and if its showing signs of burn lower the feed, if it showing signs of deficiency raise the feed. 1.8 should be ok. also deoends on your utrient lineup and how you are feeding them. Best to get some runoff with every feed to prevent buildup.
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