These AN threads are funny, a waste of time, but at least humorous. Here's my take, yes I use AN products, shoot me later, at least look at the numbers first though...
If I were using nutes heavily like in some form of hydro I'd make my own. I use a semi-soiless mix (50% Pro-Mix/50% Triple Mix soil), then supplement feeds, I use strictly the AN sensi grow/bloom A&B in minimal amounts. It works fine. It seems most folks are pissed at their marketing hype and never ending supplements which are not necessary at all. If you don't buy into that their base products do the job just fine.
My estimated costs for a full run (4 plants) I have going now using AN A&B sensi line:
Veg: Feed every other time, water-only in between. Average every 4 days through veg
8 week veg = 7 feedings @600 ppm maximum = 95 ml into 16 L every feeding = 665 ml total
Flower: Feed every other time, water-only in between. Average every 3 days though flowering
8 week flowering = 10 feedings @600 ppm maximum = 95 ml into 16L every feeding = 950 ml total
1x A&B Sensi Grow = $27 (Canadian) = 2000 ml total = 3 full grows @ $9.00 per grow
1x A&B Sensi Bloom = $27 (Canadian) = 2000 ml total = 2 full grows @ $13.50 per grow
Total Cost per grow: $22.50
350g yield = $0.06 per gram
300g yield = $0.075 per gram
250g yield = $0.09 per gram
Cost is relative, the shit works, when used sparingly and with RO/filtered water it manages your ph without any additional adjusters required. There is no need for all their (or anyone else's) supplements. At $0.06 to $0.09 per gram you have to worry about cost? Don't know about you guys but I'll spend my time worrying about more important things.
