Treedoctor123
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Can I use calcium nitrate and Epsom salts to buffer Coco coir or do I specifically have to use cal-mag?
Yes you can use calcium nitrate and magnesium sulfate.Can I use calcium nitrate and Epsom salts to buffer Coco coir or do I specifically have to use cal-mag?
So what do you use then? I presuming nutes for tomatoes and such.
Are you using tap water or RO? If tap, what is the EC (or PPM)? If using RO, you should definitely add calmag every time.Hello, just a quick question. So this is my first time growing in Coco coir, that being said I've done the research and it's advised to rinse the coir good! Then buffer it by adding Calmag. Okay, I understand all of that. My question is after I've done that and everything is good to go my plant is in its new medium. When or do I start adding Calmag into feed schedule? I've tried asking around Google but nothing is giving me the answer I'm seeking. Hopefully all of that made sense
I've never used calmag. I use calcium nitrate for my nitrogen source. It supplies all the calcium needed if growing in coco.I've been growing in coco for years and very rarely do I have to use a calmag supplement.
I use buffered coco right out of the bag without any type of prep.
I've used Canna coco and Tupur mix in the past, most recently Char Coir. It's supposed to be one of the best. Whether I use it straight out of the bag, or run solution through it first, the plants get less green. It's okay though, I'm fine with not using coco. I'm glad it's working for everyone else with the water available at their location.I've never used calmag. I use calcium nitrate for my nitrogen source. It supplies all the calcium needed if growing in coco.
Most coco is already buffered and ready to go. Years ago it wasn't and there was some pretty crappy coco that you needed to rinse all the salt out of. That's all being done today by every decent coco supplier. I think people are following old advice because they're rinsing coco that is already rinsed, buffered and ready to grow in.
Hydroton is overrated. Get some coco for hydro or go full organic soil, everything else is a waste of time.Coco is overrated. Get some hydroton for hydro or go full organic soil, everything else is a waste of time.
True, but baseless opinions vs opinions based on experience have different values. I've ran coco for years, it works, yields are good, but it is a pain in the ass dealing with the K, C, N fluctuations due to the wet dry cycle, as well as all the fungus gnats that come in every bag. Some people like to make things harder on themselves and coco is for them. I like a simple reusable inert medium such as hydroton, my grows are easier now with the quality and yield being better.Opinions! They're whats for dinner.
Sounds like grower errorTrue, but baseless opinions vs opinions based on experience have different values. I've ran coco for years, it works, yields are good, but it is a pain in the ass dealing with the K, C, N fluctuations due to the wet dry cycle, as well as all the fungus gnats that come in every bag. Some people like to make things harder on themselves and coco is for them. I like a simple reusable inert medium such as hydroton, my grows are easier now with the quality and yield being better.
Not at all, I grew with coco successfully for years, just don't need the extra problems it brings along. I'm yielding 0.5 lbs more per 4x4 with hydroton, I also learned better ways of growing so maybe hydroton doesnt explain improvement, but it is easier and reusable, just my experience.Sounds like grower error