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I believe being able to fully control the ratios and ppms/ element is the way to dial in the diet of a strain. If you want to truly master a strain, then knowing how to combine the formulas is a must IMHO.
Not all strains feed the same.
OUt of the bag formulas can be awesome, and still not be perfect.
isnt trial and error the basis for all we know?
EXAMPLE: plant x is showing a specific symptom. I believe that this symptom is caused by not enough (insert element/mineral here). I adjust the next time, and give plant x a little more of said element/mineral. It improves. I add more yet again the next time. I get another symptom that looks like toxicity. I back off.
Isnt this trial and error? I am not going to have tissue sample analysis done every 2 weeks. I would rather pinpoint and troubleshoot, until my plants are uber healthy.
I understand that this is very complex, especially due to how the micros and macros play off eachother. However, I dont think I need to have a degree in micro biology or chemisty to understand it eventually. Experience is far better than school. Plus, I have all the tools to research whatever I want right here at my desk.
I am constantly amazed at the reluctance of some people to seek out the assistance of a person or persons who spend a good portion of their professional life pursuing exactly the subject at hand. Marketing professionals absolutely love this sector of society because it allows them to create focus groups and an entire culture based on avoiding more cost effective answers. It is also these same group of "avoiders" who are the first to cry foul when someone points out they are the victims of usury marketing practices. In particular, look at the title of this very thread!!!
Hello Capulator,
You mentioned using a Brix mix made by Groworganic.com I see you can measure the Brix of a plant by using a refractometer. I believe these would help with a quantitative number you could use to judge the sugars in your plants. $80.00
I greatly appreciate all of your input. I find myself researching so many topics because of the entries you make. Thanks again.
This is not a stem this is a leaf....it was huge....this is an open tunnel for feeding the plant!!! The aromas from removing the leaves was and is stunning. Its like the leaves bleed or something because they are so full of water and life. This
Capulator and Snowblind,
I just received Jack's Hydro Herb which I'm planning on running with 7 gallon airpots, Canna coca and perlite. What is the correct amount to use? Veg and Flower. I spoke with someone at Jack's and she recommended running the Herb and then alternate between the Bloom. What are your thoughts?
Thanks again.
Im looking to try out jacks hydro and cal nitrate soon and had a couple questions thought you guys could help me out.
1. anyone use addatives with these products? i currently use HG and love root excel and multizen also protek silica, anyone have any experience with these, i figured theyd mix fine, but just checking
2. if using RO should you adjust any ratios? more cal nitrate? I figure this is more strain dependant, but curious about it. Just saw a post about the micro blend by capulator, think thats important? anyone tried it yet?
great thread everyone wonderful info here
The only additive I use is the protek silica. For a boost, I followd SBs advise and ran a little higher on the hydro (3.5g/Gal)
Here is a link to my journal that is all jacks.
scroll to the bottom of page 4 to see close ups. Dense buds, no airy shit. Great looking foliage. Flowers not any more leafy than usual. No flushing at all yet. Leaves look perfect since I started feeding 80% strength.
Capulator and Snowblind,
I just received Jack's Hydro Herb which I'm planning on running with 7 gallon airpots, Canna coca and perlite. What is the correct amount to use? Veg and Flower. I spoke with someone at Jack's and she recommended running the Herb and then alternate between the Bloom. What are your thoughts?
Thanks again.
SB I have no signs of deficiencies or toxicitys.
These girls are blowing up at day 30.
Im still trying to figure out the right ratios. I think I will look in to poinsettias, since they are very similar to MJ (at least as far as being a phototropic species with flowers).
In fact, Jr peters sells a poinsettia formula, and I am not sure if you know, but poinsettias are a HUGE business... every christmas they gotta roll them out to appease the masses.
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