In general, I think that nute lines' recommended dosages are OK for ratio, but useless for amount. Correct feeding is a function of a lot of variables that the nute makers can't know. What system are we running? Amended or inert media? How much light? How often and how much are we watering? There are more. So, I think you have the right approach...start on the low end, work your way up while reading the plants.

ArtfulCodger said:

In general, I think that nute lines' recommended dosages are OK for ratio, but useless for amount. Correct feeding is a function of a lot of variables that the nute makers can't know. What system are we running? Amended or inert media? How much light? How often and how much are we watering? There are more. So, I think you have the right approach...start on the low end, work your way up while reading the plants.

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Good info to start slowly and learn to read the plant.

ArtfulCodger said:

In general, I think that nute lines' recommended dosages are OK for ratio, but useless for amount. Correct feeding is a function of a lot of variables that the nute makers can't know. What system are we running? Amended or inert media? How much light? How often and how much are we watering? There are more. So, I think you have the right approach...start on the low end, work your way up while reading the plants.

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That's the way I do it, the plants tell you exactly what they want/need, they are transparent when you know what to look for. Every boss I've worked for got impatient and nute burnt the plants, haha half the time would've got a better yeild with just water. The way I see it the line/salesman are selling a product and aren't liable for any problems, most people aren't that savvy and are at such a small scale it doesnt matter but on a larger scale 1 f-up could be the difference between success and going t*ts up. Prices are at the point in humboldt you can't afford to gamble or experiment, I just wish the nutrient lines wouldn't just push product, like maxsea, you need to cut that sht or you are going to have serious problems, at 4ml/g with cal/mag and seagreen it's a banger. I'm onto roots organic terp tea it's 1 product, super versatile and easy, organic and you can always add on, the good Mico, bacillus, that good poopoo

ArtfulCodger said:

In general, I think that nute lines' recommended dosages are OK for ratio, but useless for amount. Correct feeding is a function of a lot of variables that the nute makers can't know. What system are we running? Amended or inert media? How much light? How often and how much are we watering? There are more. So, I think you have the right approach...start on the low end, work your way up while reading the plants.

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brendog said:

By what I've seen nutrient lines set their feed by near perfect conditions and are just trying to sell the product instead of giving you a realistic regimen. Do they just not care? I usually start slow with a new line and try to slowly find the plants threshold til they get some mild burnt tips. Almost every time it's substantially lower than their recommended dilution rate. Been running this salt line(not going to mention names) Its just not what the plants want. Green blue red and pink, if you use it your sh** won't stink.

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You can hve a 600ppm plnt and a 1800 sooo

amneziaHaze said:

You can hve a 600ppm plnt and a 1800 sooo

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Gotta get a real test for the ppm the hand meters only measure salt and ions, if you test for ec it only accounts for conductive particles and there could be anything on the periodic table otherwise

brendog said:

Gotta get a real test for the ppm the hand meters only measure salt and ions, if you test for ec it only accounts for conductive particles and there could be anything on the periodic table otherwise

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If you use ro and your nutes its only that inside

brendog said:

By what I've seen nutrient lines set their feed by near perfect conditions and are just trying to sell the product instead of giving you a realistic regimen. Do they just not care? I usually start slow with a new line and try to slowly find the plants threshold til they get some mild burnt tips. Almost every time it's substantially lower than their recommended dilution rate. Been running this salt line(not going to mention names) Its just not what the plants want. Green blue red and pink, if you use it your sh** won't stink.

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Nutes only a part of the equation. Environment, blah blah. Grower's style. Plants!

I chose Foxfarm and follow their schedule, 6 plants, average yield 40 oz A/B buds and 9 oz C bud for edibles. Top for 2 node sets, tend and let em grow. PH and Maintenance Flush. I smoke sized doobs and average 5 per bud. So, yah I think some mfgs consider yield.