Can I replace my liquid kelp and molasses with HTG Stump Tea?

[Bulletproof_Love]

So far I plan on buying Age Old Organics Grow and Bloom.

I've been thinking of using the Age Old Kelp as well because I heard that seaweed has Magnesium, Manganese, and Calcium which isn't included in most nutrients.

Also molasses is always a good idea during flowering.

So far I think I should have everything I need seed to harvest just from this list.

My question is can I replace molasses and Kelp with HTG stump tea since they are already included in the mix?

According to the package:
Stump Tea not only has a great mix of biology, but it also incorporates soil conditioners and a few other natural ingredients to make one killer tea. Humic and fulvic acids aid in the uptake of micro and macro nutrients. Molasses feeds the biology so it can thrive. Kelp is an excellent source of natural micro and macro nutrients that are very easy for plants to take in. With all of the key elements that make up a great tea in one instant mix, Stump Tea has done all of the work for you, and ensures a perfect brew every time.

 

[Bulletproof_Love]

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[Ben123456733]

I'm not one for organics too much, but I have used HTG stump tea before.

Stump tea is not a nutrient, I'm not really sure what kelp does but if its an actual nutrient for your plant you will need to look somewhere besides stump tea.

Stump tea is closer to microorganisms. It will help your soil absorb nutrients better and even somewhat prevent overnuting/watering.

Again, I'm not into organics so much so if thats what kelp is supposed to do go for it But do not expect to replace a potassium for stump tea or something.

 

[Bulletproof_Love]

I'm not one for organics too much, but I have used HTG stump tea before.

Stump tea is not a nutrient, I'm not really sure what kelp does but if its an actual nutrient for your plant you will need to look somewhere besides stump tea.

Stump tea is closer to microorganisms. It will help your soil absorb nutrients better and even somewhat prevent overnuting/watering.

Again, I'm not into organics so much so if thats what kelp is supposed to do go for it But do not expect to replace a potassium for stump tea or something.

So from this list am I missing anything nutrient wise?
I got Age Old Bloom, Grow, Kelp, Stump Tea, Molasses. I'm using 70% Fox Farm happy frog and 30% perlite.

 

[Kind Sir]

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I'm not one for organics too much, but I have used HTG stump tea before.

Stump tea is not a nutrient, I'm not really sure what kelp does but if its an actual nutrient for your plant you will need to look somewhere besides stump tea.

Stump tea is closer to microorganisms. It will help your soil absorb nutrients better and even somewhat prevent overnuting/watering.

Again, I'm not into organics so much so if thats what kelp is supposed to do go for it But do not expect to replace a potassium for stump tea or something.

I wouldnt ask but it benefits the OP as well. Why isnt organics for you? I ask because I recently went organic and have been doing alot of research and its a little bit of a push to get everything going smooth, for me at least. I bet itll be great in the near future!!

 

[Ben123456733]

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I wouldnt ask but it benefits the OP as well. Why isnt organics for you? I ask because I recently went organic and have been doing alot of research and its a little bit of a push to get everything going smooth, for me at least. I bet itll be great in the near future!!

To be honest, organics confuses me. I might do some experiments sometime and try it. For me, reading a bottle and following directions cant get any simpler.

If I found organics to be much better that would be a reason for me to switch. However, simple directions and ease of use is why i just use regular nutes.
Just flush out and the end and there should be no worries.

Organics is a cool concept but for me personaly it seems like a lot of work and research just to say your grow is organic.

 

[Craig1969SS]

You're feeding the soil not the plants as it goes. Plant roots give off chemical messengers, the bio in the soil responds to these messengers and makes available what's being asked for. You are merely supplying the precursor blocks that will be broken down into chemicals the roots will use to grow the plants. The type of light and the amount of light daily will determine what types of messengers the roots put out. I.E. Grow or Bloom.

 

[greasemonkeymann]

To be honest, organics confuses me. I might do some experiments sometime and try it. For me, reading a bottle and following directions cant get any simpler.

If I found organics to be much better that would be a reason for me to switch. However, simple directions and ease of use is why i just use regular nutes.
Just flush out and the end and there should be no worries.

Organics is a cool concept but for me personaly it seems like a lot of work and research just to say your grow is organic.

try it, then do a pepsi challenge, and you'll go organic from there on.
It's really not hard... in fact it seems SO much easier than fuckin with PH, ppms, salts, and flushing..
but it's all preference..
but I can GUARANTEE you one thing...
if you do it right... you'll NEVER go back to hydro-chems
I'm a huge organic nerd man, if you have any questions feel free to ask, i'm happy to help in any way I can.

 

[DigitalTorture]

try it, then do a pepsi challenge, and you'll go organic from there on.
It's really not hard... in fact it seems SO much easier than fuckin with PH, ppms, salts, and flushing..
but it's all preference..
but I can GUARANTEE you one thing...
if you do it right... you'll NEVER go back to hydro-chems
I'm a huge organic nerd man, if you have any questions feel free to ask, i'm happy to help in any way I can.

Yeah I agree. The only real work I have in my garden after initial planting, pre-flower transplanting and soil prep is filtering my water. I NEVER TEST PH, Or mess with chemicals. I guess during flowering I go heavy on my flowering tea, but for the most part.... That takes care of itself. The biology is usually pretty heavy in my planters, you can actually see the fungus growing on the surface, and bugs swarming around the soil.

 

[Craig1969SS]

Yeah I agree. The only real work I have in my garden after initial planting, pre-flower transplanting and soil prep is filtering my water. I NEVER TEST PH, Or mess with chemicals. I guess during flowering I go heavy on my flowering tea, but for the most part.... That takes care of itself. The biology is usually pretty heavy in my planters, you can actually see the fungus growing on the surface, and bugs swarming around the soil.

Man U sure the bugs swarming arent fungus gnats? You'll see em swarm to the surface when you water.

 

[DigitalTorture]

Man U sure the bugs swarming arent fungus gnats? You'll see em swarm to the surface when you water.

Lol. My plants are not getting eaten, so what's the deal? They also look pretty healthy and full of color.

 

[DigitalTorture]

Man U sure the bugs swarming arent fungus gnats? You'll see em swarm to the surface when you water.

Btw, no they aren't.

 

[aunaturale208]

I'm not one for organics too much, but I have used HTG stump tea before.

Stump tea is not a nutrient, I'm not really sure what kelp does but if its an actual nutrient for your plant you will need to look somewhere besides stump tea.

Stump tea is closer to microorganisms. It will help your soil absorb nutrients better and even somewhat prevent overnuting/watering.

Again, I'm not into organics so much so if thats what kelp is supposed to do go for it But do not expect to replace a potassium for stump tea or something.

Kelp is a primary source for potassium which aids in a plant's taste and color and is best used at high doses during flowering stage.

 

[MileHighGlassPipes]

There's an htg a few miles from me. I wouldn't advise using the stump tea. I would just make your own compost tea's. It is easy, and cheap. You can also use plant based teas with great results. Comfrey, nettles, yarrow, kelp, alfalfa, willow bark, and moringa. If you don't know about moringa google it. It's one of the most under used plants in gardening.