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Can I ''pre-batch'' my water with nutrients?

Leofs
Leofsstarted grow question 1mo ago
Can I ''pre-batch'' my water with nutrients? My plants are currently starting VEG and they drink very little. I am currently giving them fert + root nutrients on a 6.0ph~. Can I prepare 1L and let it ''sit there'' and just do a quick shake before watering? If not, why?
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Shinsimilla
Shinsimillaanswered grow question 1mo ago
It depends on what you are feeding them. Microbes in water will need aeration and without any it will turn anaerobic and not be good for your plants. aka the microbes will use all the finely dissolved oxygen in the water and if you leave that, the microbes will die and then anaerobic bacteria will breed and that normally starts to stink and will damage your roots when you use it to feed your plants. If it is just mineral feeds, they can last a few days, but it's normally best to mix what you need and use it rather than premix.
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Organoman
Organomananswered grow question 1mo ago
For whatever reason, most manufacturers recommend using mixed fertilizers within 24 hours of mixing, the exception being those fertilizers made specifically for hydroponics.
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00110001001001111Oanswered grow question 1mo ago
Try not to make too much. If the water is clear and doesn't stink, it's generally good enough for a plant.
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Selkot
Selkotanswered grow question 1mo ago
hey ๐Ÿ‘‹ u can prepare your mixes 2 to 4 days before watering, even 5โ€“6 days for mineral fertilizers, as long as you remember to stir once a day but no more than that. beyond this point, and even faster under poor storage conditions, salts will build up and crystallize. result is poor absorption by the plant, possible root lockout, and in any case some elements will be neutralized or inhibited
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