Greenpoint seeds!!

[LubdaNugs]

It might just be snake oil,but I just saw a bottle of something(molasses for plants) at the grow shop advertised to increase brix levels.i've recently become interested in brix levels too, but I'm in organic soil with other goodies,so I thought the bottle would be unnecessary. It may work for you,seeing that you're in coco.

It will because Brix is simply a measurement of dissolved solids in a liquid. Adding molasses adds dissolved solids.

 

[Chunky Stool]

It will because Brix is simply a measurement of dissolved solids in a liquid. Adding molasses adds dissolved solids.

That sounds more like PPM.

Plant brix is about carbohydrate content of sap.

 

[LubdaNugs]

That sounds more like PPM.

Plant brix is about carbohydrate content of sap.

And carbohydrates are typically sugars, the dissolved solid most commonly measured in Brix. They use refractometers in brewing and wine making for this purpose.

 

[quiescent]

I understand where you're coming from. The issue is that I'm trying to achieve this in coco with synthetic nutirents. I think the salinity may be a bit rough on the micros, I also read that salt robs the plant of sucrose. So lower salinity, with higher sucrose may help synthetic nutrient users with achieving a higher brix? Trying to figure these things out. I haven't found much research on this particular area.

@Chunky Stool @quiescent Do you guys think that Brix levels are depended on plant maturity as well? Maybe a cannabis plant stacks more brix in later flowering stages and that's why it can reach higher percentage. Just wondering if I'm chasing my tail trying to get higher then 12% brix at day 16 of flower.

My bad man, I just assumed you were using organics. So are you using drip fed multiple times a day or hand watering? Either way the best guess I could have is keep your ph on point for peak availability and salt buildup low. Maybe not a bad idea to lower nute strength for a couple days here and there, definitely before using a booster if applicable. You using any innoculants?

I'd have to do further reading before offering much help of substance in that arena.

 

[socaljoe]

@LubdaNugs is laying down some knowledge in here.

 

[Lurpin]

My bad man, I just assumed you were using organics. So are you using drip fed multiple times a day or hand watering? I guess either way the best guess I could have is keep your ph on point for peak availability and salt buildup low. Maybe not a bad idea to lower nute strength for a couple days here and there, definitely before using a booster if applicable. You using any innoculants?

I'd have to do further reading before offering much substance of help in that arena.

Yeah currently started using great white micros about two weeks ago. Been giving it to them twice a week.

Speaking of which does anyone in here use a water conditioner? Been thinking I should be conditioning my water. I don't really wanna bubble my water because I have so many mosquitoes around my house. Was thinking about making a hose attachment out of PVC with some sand, charcoal, restech beads, and gravel. Some sort of portable water softener that can be replenished when the restech goes bad.

 

[SSGrower]

Yeah currently started using great white micros about two weeks ago. Been giving it to them twice a week.

Speaking of which does anyone in here use a water conditioner? Been thinking I should be conditioning my water. I don't really wanna bubble my water because I have so many mosquitoes around my house. Was thinking about making a hose attachment out of PVC with some sand, charcoal, restech beads, and gravel. Some sort of portable water softener that can be replenished when the restech goes bad.

For measuring brix are you looking at/through a leaf or squeezing the juice out of it or some flower? I broke the press I was using so I really couldnt get a good comparison of the methods (and squishing the preflower was counterproductive). I use the high brix molasses when making brews but not sure high brix soil, media, feed correlate to high brix in the plant?

 

[Lurpin]

For measuring brix are you looking at/through a leaf or squeezing the juice out of it or some flower? I broke the press I was using so I really couldnt get a good comparison of the methods (and squishing the preflower was counterproductive). I use the high brix molasses when making brews but not sure high brix soil, media, feed correlate to high brix in the plant?

I've been squeezing the juice out of a singular leaf at a time. I didn't have a garlic press so I've been using two quarters and a pair of needle nose pliers to get some drops out of the leaf wad. Can it be done by looking through the leaf itself?

 

[SSGrower]

I've been squeezing the juice out of a singular leaf at a time. I didn't have a garlic press so I've been using two quarters and a pair of needle nose pliers to get some drops out of the leaf wad. Can it be done by looking through the leaf itself?

That was my understanding but I wasnt getting the same readings and wonder if it would only be good for relative value not absolute value. Also was using synthetic lighting instead of natural.

 

[tatonka]

This picture does not do these buds justice.
They look like an ad for a seed company.
The bud formation is fierce.
Getting closer.
Tomahawk #5

 

[whytewidow]

It might just be snake oil,but I just saw a bottle of something(molasses for plants) at the grow shop advertised to increase brix levels.i've recently become interested in brix levels too, but I'm in organic soil with other goodies,so I thought the bottle would be unnecessary. It may work for you,seeing that you're in coco.

You can use jus regular black strap molasses to increase brix levels.

 

[40AmpstoFreedom]

It might just be snake oil,but I just saw a bottle of something(molasses for plants) at the grow shop advertised to increase brix levels.i've recently become interested in brix levels too, but I'm in organic soil with other goodies,so I thought the bottle would be unnecessary. It may work for you,seeing that you're in coco.

It's not snake oil it is a common carb and nutrient source most of us organic people have been using for ages. It is cheap and effective. has calcium, magnesium,iron and potassium and a host of micros + carbs. I used to always prime my teas with it now I just add it to my water every once in awhile before watering and possibly add some EWC to it. No reason for all the other shit imo.

Well I guess you know weeds gone mainstream when fuckin northern tool carries hydro nutes and what not? https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200702277_200702277?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Lawn + Garden > Hydroponics&utm_campaign=Sunlight Supply&utm_content=64698&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx6HPnJ_93AIV7aGzCh2AOgZDEAQYBCABEgJBCPD_BwE

 

[Heisengrow]

It's not snake oil it is a common carb and nutrient source most of us organic people have been using for ages. It is cheap and effective. has calcium, magnesium,iron and potassium and a host of micros + carbs. I used to always prime my teas with it now I just add it to my water every once in awhile before watering and possibly add some EWC to it. No reason for all the other shit imo.

Well I guess you know weeds gone mainstream when fuckin northern tool carries hydro nutes and what not? https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200702277_200702277?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Lawn + Garden > Hydroponics&utm_campaign=Sunlight Supply&utm_content=64698&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx6HPnJ_93AIV7aGzCh2AOgZDEAQYBCABEgJBCPD_BwE

Home depot sells hps and hid air cooled lighting lol

 

[hillbill]

Molasses is to feed the micro herd in soil and does have iron and K. A little goes a long way. It does not make anything sweet however.

 

[SSGrower]

It's not snake oil it is a common carb and nutrient source most of us organic people have been using for ages. It is cheap and effective. has calcium, magnesium,iron and potassium and a host of micros + carbs. I used to always prime my teas with it now I just add it to my water every once in awhile before watering and possibly add some EWC to it. No reason for all the other shit imo.

Well I guess you know weeds gone mainstream when fuckin northern tool carries hydro nutes and what not? https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200702277_200702277?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Lawn + Garden > Hydroponics&utm_campaign=Sunlight Supply&utm_content=64698&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx6HPnJ_93AIV7aGzCh2AOgZDEAQYBCABEgJBCPD_BwE

Home depot sells hps and hid air cooled lighting lol

In CO Bed Bath and Beyond has cannabis cookbooks by the slow cookers.

 

[Chunky Stool]

Molasses is to feed the micro herd in soil and does have iron and K. A little goes a long way. It does not make anything sweet however.

I use molasses in very small amounts and plants seem to dig it.
To make it easier to work with, dilute 50/50 with distilled water.
Standard dose is 1 tsp of the 50/50 concentrate in 10 liters of water (~2.5 gallons).

 

[whytewidow]

I use molasses in very small amounts and plants seem to dig it.
To make it easier to work with, I dilute it 50/50 with distilled water.
Standard dose is 1 tsp of the 50/50 concentrate in 10 liters of water (~2.5 gallons).

That's about the same mix I use.

 

[NoWaistedSpace]

I've been using "Recharge" and "Mammoth P" together for a couple years. Little expensive, but have had good results.
Just bought a gal of "High Brix". Gonna add it to the mix.
Learn something everyday in here. Thanks

 

[Chunky Stool]

bodega bubblegum week 7

(A little fried from being too close to the lights.)

 

[suthrngrwr]

bodega bubblegum week 7
(A little fried from being too close to the lights.)

Looks like a yielder! Bet she double's up by the end of week 9.