first feeding in soilless ?

[Kaptain Kronic]

when starting seeds in soilless mix, what would be the proper time to add nutrient solution to babies? I have heard to start with 1/4 strength at start of week 3 ... I believe tho that there are times when a youngling might need a slight nute solution before 2 weeks is up ... comments welcome and appreciated ...

 

[goldberg71b]

They have enough energy for 2-3 weeks. Over due it that early and they could be done. As long as you pay attention DAILY you're plants will tell you when they need to be supplied with food. Start low and don't push it. I start real low but I'll give it that little bit each time a water. Don't over water either.

 

[MickFoster]

I grow in coco and pre-charge the coco with 1/4 strength nutes. I also start feeding 1/4 strength from day one. My plants thrive. Pic is at 2 weeks.

 

[goldberg71b]

I grow in coco and pre-charge the coco with 1/4 strength nutes. I also start feeding 1/4 strength from day one. My plants thrive. Pic is at 2 weeks.

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I've always wondered how transplanting those pots works out? I'd expect roots and soil to fill in those protrusions?

 

[MickFoster]

I've always wondered how transplanting those pots works out? I'd expect roots and soil to fill in those protrusions?

I transplant just like every other container. I start in a 1 liter propagation and transplant to a 9 liter. When I transplant I use a container I have that approximates the size of the smaller one, pour in the coco on the sides, push it down and into the holes with my hand, in-wrap the prop container and stick it in the hole.

 

[Michiganjesse]

New to coco just bought everything to try it out not happy with the speed of dirt, quality is good but small buds and takes to long. This small plant took 6 months way to long, still not done. Buds are small. Maybe pull an oz or a little more I think, sad. 1500 watts of led 300 cfl flower bulb. So question how to I prepair my coco? Ie: perlite? Clean? rinse? Nute? So much info what do you do. Using 3gal fabric pots.

 

[Kaptain Kronic]

I grow in coco and pre-charge the coco with 1/4 strength nutes. I also start feeding 1/4 strength from day one. My plants thrive. Pic is at 2 weeks.

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are those babies from seed ? or clone ?

 

[MickFoster]

Those are 2 weeks from sprouting from seed and the root pic is the growth at 2 weeks when I transplanted.

 

[Kingrow1]

I grow in coco and pre-charge the coco with 1/4 strength nutes. I also start feeding 1/4 strength from day one. My plants thrive. Pic is at 2 weeks.

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No fan on them? Whats the extraction and stuff like in the tent?

 

[MickFoster]

No fan on them? Whats the extraction and stuff like in the tent?

Yes I have a fan blowing over them 24/7 and another fan blowing into the room I have them in for fresh air. The tent is always open, I use a NextLight Mega after week 2-3 of veg and a T5 8bulb for seedlings. I'm able to maintain good air circulation and good temps by just blowing fresh air into the room with a portable fan.

 

[Kingrow1]

Yes I have a fan blowing over them 24/7 and another fan blowing into the room I have them in for fresh air. The tent is always open, I use a NextLight Mega after week 2-3 of veg and a T5 8bulb for seedlings. I'm able to maintain good air circulation and good temps by just blowing fresh air into the room with a portable fan.

Thank you, i rarely see anyone who can turn out two week olds this good. Too much ventilation really bums mine out but when i turn all the fans down im on par with you.

Rep ++ for your comments

 

[Wavels]

I use ProMix with added perlite and vermiculite.

I feed my seedlings with their very first watering. For the first couple of feedings I use a scant 1/8 of a full dose. I gradually increase the amount of fertilizer as the plants grow.

 

[goldberg71b]

View attachment 3899059 View attachment 3899057 View attachment 3899058 I use ProMix with added perlite and vermiculite.

I feed my seedlings with their very first watering. For the first couple of feedings I use a scant 1/8 of a full dose. I gradually increase the amount of fertilizer as the plants grow.

I'm not a fan of vermiculite. It holds more water than perlite. I want my soil to dry evenly. Vermiculite works against that. The drainage provides more fresh air and quicker drying. That means I water/feed more often.

 

[Wavels]

I'm not a fan of vermiculite. It holds more water than perlite. I want my soil to dry evenly. Vermiculite works against that. The drainage provides more fresh air and quicker drying. That means I water/feed more often.

I love vermiculite.
I use smaller containers indoors and out. I appreciate extending my wet/dry cycle because it saves a little labor.
My plants do not seem to object to the vermiculite.
I would not grow in containers without it.
It has worked well for me for over forty years.
To each his own.

 

[goldberg71b]

I love vermiculite.
I use smaller containers indoors and out. I appreciate extending my wet/dry cycle because it saves a little labor.
My plants do not seem to object to the vermiculite.
I would not grow in containers without it.
It has worked well for me for over forty years.
To each his own.

10/4 if tending less to your plants is a priority. That's surely the better route. My experience has proved to me in my situation that drying faster and watering more often gives me better larger buds. Drying faster also lends itself to being less likely to experience soil problems suck as fungus gnats ect.

 

[MickFoster]

Drying faster also lends itself to being less likely to experience soil problems suck as fungus gnats ect.

Why do you find it necessary to dispute how he grows? He's been a member for 11 years and he's been growing for over 40 years. Apparently he knows what he's doing.

 

[goldberg71b]

Why do you find it necessary to dispute how he grows? He's been a member for 11 years and he's been growing for over 40 years. Apparently he knows what he's doing.

Who's disputing anything? Do you think that statement is false? Just because it only says member and my account is new doesn't mean I just fell off the turnip truck! Just because this is a new account doesn't mean I'm new to the site or growing. You'll find there's more than one way to do things.

 

[goldberg71b]

Quick search. Here's what you need to know to know what is better for your needs.

Perlite and vermiculite are both good at retaining water, but vermiculite acts more like a sponge, holding much more water than perlite and offering less aeration for the plant roots. Perlite retains water because of its large surface area with nooks and crannies available for water storage. Because it is porous it allows excess water to drain more readily than vermiculite and improves soil aeration.

That's a quote I don't want to take credit for it. Like I said in earlier posts. More aeration is important to me. Water retention is more important to wavels!

 

[PistilCalyxCola]

He just had to have the last word, twice