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So how is the Peter's Hydro stacking up against Maxibloom? I see the P and K levels of each are a little different. I'm currently growing sour bubble with Floranova Bloom. The sour bubble is very "kushy" in design IIRC. Would I possibly benefit from running a base that has more Potassium like the Peter's Hydro? And I apologize if this takes away from the "flushing" discussion. That is very intriguing information, it's just a bit over my head for the time being, so for now I will watch and see where the discussion goes.
You can, it just needs to be dilute enough.
As the article says it's all about cation (positively charged ion) exchange.
Acids provide protons (the most basic positive ion H+) and these can help to displace other cations we're trying to get rid of.
Also as the article says, you can use a basic solution and achieve the same effect. Instead of focusing on displacement this relies more on positive-negative (polar) interactions.
End of the day the true explanation for all of this is fairly advanced and has a lot to do with thermodynamics/kinetics. Heady stuff.
So really look at it this way (like the article says). You can flush through with an acid or a base to try and get rid of some of the salt buildup (if it was me I'd hit it with an acid solution first, then hit it with a basic one next time to cover all bases)--and then run RO water through.
To be clear, don't run an acid solution followed by a basic one. This could produce salt and cause an acid/base neutralization in your medium. Flush with plain water between these treatments if you choose to use both.
Your plants can handle very dilute HCl--just don't treat them with it without following up with some RO.
How low can you drop the ph to flush before it becomes a problem for the plants?
Random question... A freind had been supplying me with Jacks 5-12-26 and Cal-Nit for the last couple of weeks while i waited for my order to arrive. If i am not mistaken his Hydro was blue pellets and the calnit and epsom was white. When mixed the one appeared blue and the other a dirty yellow. Today i recieved my shipment and the Hydro was a dark blue and the cal nit was a light blue. Does this mean anything???
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I noticed that too . My hydro is white and my cal nit is blue. Hopefully they didn't screw up the ordersRandom question... A freind had been supplying me with Jacks 5-12-26 and Cal-Nit for the last couple of weeks while i waited for my order to arrive. If i am not mistaken his Hydro was blue pellets and the calnit and epsom was white. When mixed the one appeared blue and the other a dirty yellow. Today i recieved my shipment and the Hydro was a dark blue and the cal nit was a light blue. Does this mean anything???
PH down from Technaflora is nitric acid breaking down to a few ppm of N
PH down from GH is Phosphoric Acid breaking down to a few ppm of P
PH down from battery acid is Sulphuric acid whichs breaks down to S
You can just dilute the formula to various ppm for say clones, veg or flower....
I need to go to work but when I get home I will try to post more about the ratios I use. I veg under T-5 so the strength is diluted a little from flower. I use 4.24 grams of Jacks when I "PK" boost instead of the standard 3.0.
Ill post more later.
I add MGSo4 at the rate of 1/2 gram to 1 gram per gallon. It breaks down to added ppm of MG and S. Added S is not a bad thing and enhances aromas ie the smell of the plant.
I fill the reso with water.
I add Dutch Master Zone at the rate of 1ml per gallon
I mix the jacks with some water in a little bucket and dump it in the reso.
I mix the Epson salts with water in a little bucket and dump it in the reso.
I mix the Calcium Nitrate up last with water in a little bucket and then dump it into the reso.
I add ph down.......
Calcium and phosphorus dont mix well together!
I'm hand watering and I'm not getting the girth that the dtw guys are getting. Do u recommend upping the rate of jacks hydro?PH down from Technaflora is nitric acid breaking down to a few ppm of N
PH down from GH is Phosphoric Acid breaking down to a few ppm of P
PH down from battery acid is Sulphuric acid whichs breaks down to S
You can just dilute the formula to various ppm for say clones, veg or flower....
I need to go to work but when I get home I will try to post more about the ratios I use. I veg under T-5 so the strength is diluted a little from flower. I use 4.24 grams of Jacks when I "PK" boost instead of the standard 3.0.
Ill post more later.
I add MGSo4 at the rate of 1/2 gram to 1 gram per gallon. It breaks down to added ppm of MG and S. Added S is not a bad thing and enhances aromas ie the smell of the plant.
I fill the reso with water.
I add Dutch Master Zone at the rate of 1ml per gallon
I mix the jacks with some water in a little bucket and dump it in the reso.
I mix the Epson salts with water in a little bucket and dump it in the reso.
I mix the Calcium Nitrate up last with water in a little bucket and then dump it into the reso.
I add ph down.......
Calcium and phosphorus dont mix well together!
I'm hand watering and I'm not getting the girth that the dtw guys are getting. Do u recommend upping the rate of jacks hydro?
My ladies are in 5 gal growbags that I didn't allow to full up with roots before I flipped. I just finish cleaning the rootballs from the 4 males I had and at the most only have the pot was full. Now mind u these guys weren't getting the attention that my girls in bloom are getting
I'll save you all some time. This is some bomb all inclusive 1 part that is perfect for Cannabis.
Have any of you tried it yet? If not, do.
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