Feeding in coco help please

[Ryank303]

Hi guys me again lol

so I’ve been doing some more reading and think I’ve been feeding wrong ...should I be making sure each time I give them there food it drains out the bottom? And how often I’ve just been using the weight of the pot as a guideline ? ... don’t think I’ve been giving enough each time though tbh as there in 20l pots , I’ve ready they need about 5 lites each time is that right ?

 

[LittleDabbie]

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Or a while it is pretty early right now :P

 

[Ryank303]

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Wicked thanks

 

[Terpz719]

Hi guys me again lol

so I’ve been doing some more reading and think I’ve been feeding wrong ...should I be making sure each time I give them there food it drains out the bottom? And how often I’ve just been using the weight of the pot as a guideline ? ... don’t think I’ve been giving enough each time though tbh as there in 20l pots , I’ve ready they need about 5 lites each time is that right ?

Yes.
In coco, don't use the weight of the pot as a guide. That's more of a soil thing, to my way of thinking.
I'd say 5l run off is way more than needed. I'd think 2l would be plenty. That depends to a degree on how many times a day you feed.

My experience has been that it takes a while to get the hang of growing/feeding in coco. It really is a balancing act in terms of strain, EC, pot size, plant size, transpiration rates, plant health, what stage the plant is in. You really have to feel your way through it especially with everyone's grow setup being different.

Don't know if you have seen this article, but it's a good start.

Growing Cannabis in Coco Coir with High Frequency Fertigation - Coco For Cannabis

Learn how to unlock the magic of growing cannabis in coco coir with high frequency fertigation! Guide to feed and water cannabis in coco like a pro!

www.cocoforcannabis.com

 

[Aqua Man]

Hi guys me again lol

so I’ve been doing some more reading and think I’ve been feeding wrong ...should I be making sure each time I give them there food it drains out the bottom? And how often I’ve just been using the weight of the pot as a guideline ? ... don’t think I’ve been giving enough each time though tbh as there in 20l pots , I’ve ready they need about 5 lites each time is that right ?

20l pot you want 1 litre of nutrient solution each watering. Always nutrients added. This should give you 100-200ml of run off. If you are not getting that much run off then you need to water more often. Coco may need to be water up to 6x a day. And should stay over 90% saturated. You may find the first feed of the day does not give you this because generally you don't water at night.

Pics of the plant?
Ph in and out?
Ppm in and out?
Nutrients used and ratios... Including supplements?
Source water ppm and pH?

 

[Aqua Man]

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Or a while it is pretty early right now :P

That's really odd I didn't get a notification.

 

[Ryank303]

20l pot you want 1 litre of nutrient solution each watering. Always nutrients added. This should give you 100-200ml of run off. If you are not getting that much run off then you need to water more often. Coco may need to be water up to 6x a day. And should stay over 90% saturated. You may find the first feed of the day does not give you this because generally you don't water at night.

Pics of the plant?
Ph in and out?
Ppm in and out?
Nutrients used and ratios... Including supplements?
Source water ppm and pH?

Okay mate thanks ,so my water is at. 5.8 ph in

honest I’ve only just learnt about ppm today

canna a n b , rhizo atm

 

[Ryank303]

That's really odd I didn't get a notification.

I’m using half the recommended nutes that the canna grow guide tell me on there website ... recently joined these forums last few days n realised I have a lot to learn ... I’ve done around 10 grows in the past n never new about ec and ppm , always had over 3 - 4 oz per plant in the past but had issues every time just about with fan leaves browning off and stuff like that

 

[Ryank303]

Yes.
In coco, don't use the weight of the pot as a guide. That's more of a soil thing, to my way of thinking.
I'd say 5l run off is way more than needed. I'd think 2l would be plenty. That depends to a degree on how many times a day you feed.

My experience has been that it takes a while to get the hang of growing/feeding in coco. It really is a balancing act in terms of strain, EC, pot size, plant size, transpiration rates, plant health, what stage the plant is in. You really have to feel your way through it especially with everyone's grow setup being different.

Don't know if you have seen this article, but it's a good start.

Growing Cannabis in Coco Coir with High Frequency Fertigation - Coco For Cannabis

Learn how to unlock the magic of growing cannabis in coco coir with high frequency fertigation! Guide to feed and water cannabis in coco like a pro!

www.cocoforcannabis.com

Before this grow I was feeding once every three days in coco once I thought pot was light enough , a lot more to learn that I thought so thanks guys

 

[Aqua Man]

Before this grow I was feeding once every three days in coco once I thought pot was light enough , a lot more to learn that I thought so thanks guys

Minimum once a day. How big are the plants?

If you use the 1litre of nutrient solution and feed often enough to get the 100-200ml then you should see a huge improvement.

It's possible you may need a flush but without the ppm info I can't say.

 

[Ryank303]

Minimum once a day. How big are the plants?

If you use the 1litre of nutrient solution and feed often enough to get the 100-200ml then you should see a huge improvement.

It's possible you may need a flush but without the ppm info I can't say.

There is picture above and info mate :)

 

[Ryank303]

Minimum once a day. How big are the plants?

If you use the 1litre of nutrient solution and feed often enough to get the 100-200ml then you should see a huge improvement.

It's possible you may need a flush but without the ppm info I can't say.

I now feed them 3 l off mixed nutes at a time once a day is that correct

 

[Aqua Man]

There is picture above and info mate :)

My bad. Probably 400-500ppm I'm gonna guess probably 1-2 times a day at this point should do. But go by the watering I gave ya

 

[Aqua Man]

I now feed them 3 l off mixed nutes at a time once a day is that correct

Use 1 litre of nutrient solution. Feed as often as needed so each time you feed you get 100-200ml of run off. Alot will depend on root zone temps, humidity and other factors.

 

[Ryank303]

My bad. Probably 400-500ppm I'm gonna guess probably 1-2 times a day at this point should do. But go by the watering I gave ya

So is 3 litres at ounce per plant , once a day is wrong mate ? .. there seems to be a lot off run off when I do that

 

[Ryank303]

Use 1 litre of nutrient solution. Feed as often as needed so each time you feed you get 100-200ml of run off. Alot will depend on root zone temps, humidity and other factors.

Right okay cool

 

[Ryank303]

Use 1 litre of nutrient solution. Feed as often as needed so each time you feed you get 100-200ml of run off. Alot will depend on root zone temps, humidity and other factors.

Thanks man

 

[Aqua Man]

Thanks man

Np