Dwc requiring less nutes

[George2324]

Since we use less nutrients in dwc as roots are always in contact with the water would we use less of the biostims too?

I have several products that contain triacontinol, some with kelp,etc..

always used less nutes with dwc maxing at 500ppm(0.5ec)

many of these biostims say use 1-2ml per l...

If I can get just as good effects with half the dosage I’d be saving quite a bit on stims.

im going to try halfing it myself on my next run to see if there are any differences but if anyone else already knows the answer it may save me some time

cheers

 

[JSB99]

Since we use less nutrients in dwc as roots are always in contact with the water would we use less of the biostims too?

I have several products that contain triacontinol, some with kelp,etc..

always used less nutes with dwc maxing at 500ppm(0.5ec)

many of these biostims say use 1-2ml per l...

If I can get just as good effects with half the dosage I’d be saving quite a bit on stims.

im going to try halfing it myself on my next run to see if there are any differences but if anyone else already knows the answer it may save me some time

cheers

Why don't you go with something really simple, but with excellent results, such as General Hydroponics' Maxigro/Maxibloom. I've been growing via RDWC for 12 years, and it's what I still use.

 

[rkymtnman]

many of these biostims say use 1-2ml per l.

do they contain NPK? if so , how much? the liquid kelp i use is very low: like 0.3% N and 0.6% K so i use the advertised rate.

and i feed very low too: net EC of 0.5 feeding 1x/day

 

[Newgrow34]

Can anyone tell me if this is all i need to use this

 

[myke]

What is a biostim anyway? My understanding is not to use any organic stuff in hydro?? I’ve never tried. Basic NPK has served me well nice and cheap.

 

[Newgrow34]

Im pretty sure this is a everything you need to grow hydroponics im just asking for sure before I buy it

 

[rkymtnman]

Im pretty sure this is a everything you need to grow hydroponics im just asking for sure before I buy it

need something to prevent root rot. but yes, gh flora series is great.

 

[myke]

Im pretty sure this is a everything you need to grow hydroponics im just asking for sure before I buy it

A ph and EC pen some ph down calmag and good water. Yes that will work.

 

[rkymtnman]

biostim

bio stimulant.

 

[myke]

bio stimulant.

Yeah. But what good is it when mixed with synthetic nutes?

 

[rkymtnman]

Yeah. But what good is it when mixed with synthetic nutes?

very good. i've used kelp and fulvics for years in hydro.

 

[Newgrow34]

need something to prevent root rot. but yes, gh flora series is great.

Is this all i need or do i have to buy somethimg else

 

[Newgrow34]

need something to prevent root rot. but yes, gh flora series is great.

Is this all i need or do i have to buy more nutes

 

[rkymtnman]

Is this all i need or do i have to buy somethimg else

i use southern ag fungicide. same stuff as hydroguard but much cheaper.

or you can go with chlorine or peroxide too

 

[Newgrow34]

I am meaning nute wise will this kit have all I need

 

[rkymtnman]

I am meaning nute wise will this kit have all I need

yep

 

[George2324]

Wow this blew up all of a sudden.

so I’m using a simple range I’m just talking about biostims.
So if I want to use a tria product.

So things like boost, elixir steroids, kelp products

 

[George2324]

Wow this blew up all of a sudden.

so I’m using a simple range I’m just talking about biostims.
So if I want to use a tria product.

So things like boost, elixir steroids, kelp products

For example nitrozyme may say 2ml per l...

In dwc do you guys still use 2ml per l or less?

 

[rkymtnman]

For example nitrozyme may say 2ml per l...

In dwc do you guys still use 2ml per l or less?

see post 3.

 

[George2324]

do they contain NPK? if so , how much? the liquid kelp i use is very low: like 0.3% N and 0.6% K so i use the advertised rate.

and i feed very low too: net EC of 0.5 feeding 1x/day

What hydro method do you use?