Cronos

Typically, I don't practice flushing since I usually grow in living soil, and even with Coco, I'm not entirely convinced that flushing is necessary with Aptus Nutrition. However, I do appreciate seeing the leaves naturally fade off towards the end of the growth cycle, a process known as senescence. Using Terra Aquatica FlashClean seemed to effectively facilitate this.

While I'm not entirely certain about the necessity of a wetting agent in Coco, I found B.A.C. Yuccah to be quite helpful. My plants were relatively large and bushy (about 45 cm) in their somewhat small containers (8L), and even with watering the coco to achieve a good 20% runoff twice daily, the medium sometimes tended to dry out more than it should. Using Yuccah seemed to assist in maintaining the medium's moisture level more effectively, which is crucial for coco-based growing

Impressive nitrogen booster for the vegetative stage. Watch out for the lush green foliage after application!

Starting my first coco grow, I quickly learned how crucial managing pH and EC is. I initially used the Aptus Extreme nutrient schedule, but as a beginner not yet familiar with these products, it might not have been the ideal choice. This led to a bit of nutrient burn and confusion on my part. Things significantly improved when I shifted closer to the Pro nutrition schedule. From this experience, I learned it's helpful to begin with a simpler nutrient plan and gradually work up to more complex schedules like Aptus Extreme.

I was inclined to give Lumatek a 5-star rating, but I found that this LED light isn't as user-friendly as some others, particularly regarding straightforward dimming and distance guidelines for different stages of the plant cycle. Consequently, I purchased a PPFD meter on Amazon to better guide my usage. While the meter was somewhat helpful, I experimented with the 900-1000 PPFD limit, which led to discoloration in the main bud closest to the light source. This light is undoubtedly efficient and powerful, but the learning curve is not as straightforward as I had hoped. I believe this complexity might be normal for more 'professional' panels.