General hydroponics, coco, nutrient element ratios

[TravisG13]

So I'm making the move to coco and have been doing a bunch of research (or trying to at least) and I'm hitting an issue that was an issue for me before but I think may wind up being worse now seeing that coco is even worse for cal uptake and I have been flowering under quantum boards.

So I use the General Hydroponics flora series base trio and have just been adding the CALiMAGic to it and using just those nutrients at the recommended ratios of each other but not taking in account for any of the other nutrient mixes they want added to them (Rapid Start, Liquid KoolBloom, Floralicious Plus, ArmorSi, Diamond Nectar, Flora Blend, Flora Nectar and Dry Koolbloom) which must keep my Nutrient element ratio off.

Does anyone else use just the nutrients I already use growing in coco and have it all worked out just fine or should I go ahead and buy all those extras?

 

[MickFoster]

www.cocoforcannabis.com is the best place I know to learn how to grow properly in coco.
This is the feeding chart they recommend, using the same nutes you are.

The only additives I use is Silica throughout, liquid KoolBloom during flower, and dry KoolBloom the last two weeks for ripening. I use tap water and very rarely have to use a calmag supplement. IMO most of those additives are a waste of money.
Good luck.

 

[TravisG13]

www.cocoforcannabis.com is the best place I know to learn how to grow properly in coco.
This is the feeding chart they recommend, using the same nutes you are.
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The only additives I use is Silica throughout, liquid KoolBloom during flower, and dry KoolBloom the last two weeks for ripening. I use tap water and very rarely have to use a calmag supplement. IMO most of those additives are a waste of money.
Good luck.

I already read that site, it was actually the site that had me worried about having my Nutrient ratio off since I'm not using all the nutrients but I am adding the cal mag to the base nutrients, has me a little worried about having too much N

 

[MickFoster]

I already read that site, it was actually the site that had me worried about having my Nutrient ratio off since I'm not using all the nutrients but I am adding the cal mag to the base nutrients, has me a little worried about having too much N

If you're worried about too much nitrogen, consider eliminating the grow and just use the micro and bloom......it's called H3ad's Lucas formula for coco. 6ml Micro and 9ml Bloom is full strength.......you can adjust it down, just keep the same ratio. If you use tap water you may not need calmag.

Personally I use GH MaxiBloom from start to finish......no grow.......it's simple.

 

[TravisG13]

If you're worried about too much nitrogen, consider eliminating the grow and just use the micro and bloom......it's called H3ad's Lucas formula for coco. 6ml Micro and 9ml Bloom is full strength.......you can adjust it down, just keep the same ratio. If you use tap water you may not need calmag.

Personally I use GH MaxiBloom from start to finish......no grow.......it's simple.

I don't mean to be a pain but just removing the grow would put the nutrient element ratio off also seeing ass the grow has all N P and K but the cal mag only has N. That site puts a big emphasis on nutrient element ratio which I never paid attention to too much before, just did the base nutrients and added cal mag according to the schedule but if I need to add more cal mag to this because its having a hard time up taking calcium I'm a little concerned about too much nitrogen. I guess I should just go as usual and if I see anything going wrong correct it then

 

[MickFoster]

The Lucas formula and H3ads formula have been proven over time.
Good luck to you.

 

[TravisG13]

The lucas formula should be used and also, if you are new to growing, the guide I used was from www.growweedeasy.com because everything is broken down by medium and goes in depth with details.

I read through that guide already as well

 

[rkymtnman]

@MickFoster is correct to suggest H3AD's formula for coco.

6mL micro/ 9mL bloom and 1 gram Epsom per gallon. No grow needed.

It's worked for thousands and thousands of growers, it will work for you too.