Well..to me it's dwc...most people having issues that I see on here are in coco or dirt..not to many in water having so many issues...just a observation.
Everyone thinks more is better...I still burn mineI think there are just more coco and soil growers. But there is a burning hydro plant every day too. ;-)
I recommend you buy a bag of Fox Farm Happy Frog and mix it with 25% perlite for your first grow, good luck!I have not started growing yet
Iam the set up stage.
I was researching different methods
Krakty, coco coir , organic soil or micro grow.
For a beginner what might the best way to go?
I was waiting for you!Soil sucks and is easy to over water, a very common mistake for first time growers. Coco on the other hand is beyond simple and impossible to over water. Other than dealing with the waste water it couldn't be easier.
While I do have a few strains I plan to grow in the ground this season it will probably be my last year of soil growing of any kind. Coco rocks and all I do is mix the nute water and water 2-3 times a day most days due to my work schedule the growth rate exceeds any I've ever grown in soil. And watering every 2-3 hrs if you can is even better.
Pros: Can't over water. You control all nutrients the plant recueves. No guess work, just follow a simple mix schedule. Growth rate is exceptional compared to soil.
Cons: Waste water.
This of course is my opinion from my limited experience but after 50 yrs of growing in soil I can see the difference.
Good luck with whatever method you choose, just be sure to start a grow diary here as there are many who will help!
I agree with the Promix. I have used it for decades and have never had any issues with it at all, although I tend to go easier on the nutes than some. It is my opinion that the massive amounts of nutes some use, or are recommended by the manufacterers, is responsible for 90% of all problems new growers tend to face. Promix drains very well and doesn't have any nutrients pre-loaded, so you can control exactly what goes into your kids. Make sure to get the baled Promix and not the bagged general purpose soil (as I thin it has nutes included and is much more expensive). I mix about 15-20% compost/manure mix into the Promix for micro and macro nutrients, a handfull of wood ashes, and a few shakes of sustained release general fertilizer. The only thing I need to do is water and feed every 12-15 days with Jack's 20-20-20 (I use the blooming fertilizer during flowering). Unless your water is damn near toxic, tap water should provide most of the minerals that you need (and the wood ashes will provide the rest). When you start messing with the Ph and add to many nutrients, it's too easy for things to go south and create lockouts and their related malady's..I think that promix hp and a one bottle balanced complete nute is the best way to learn how to water, feed and learn how the plant grows and what it needs and doesnt. Simple.
Dyna grow foliage pro, Botanicare pure blend pro grow, general hydroponics Flora nova grow. Even Jacks 20-20-20 and average tap water would be fine. And thars an inexpensive powder nute.
Also a medium power grow light and good ventilation for temp and humidity control are needed at least environment depending.
Also before you get invested in your nute line do a little research. I have a pile of nutes I'm trying to use up and wish that I knew about powdered nutes when I started. Much more economical once you're running constantly. And really haven't noticed any issues after using some pretty pricey lines.
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