Those look good dude, I almost got em myself cuz I like that those ones are square. But I wanted the handles and I can drive into the city here and buy the real deal "Smartpot" brand ones for like $3 each. 3gal
Better root mass = bigger buds.
A friend of mine on another board told me years ago he uses these and will never go back. We'll see.
I've been cheating using the Lucas Method. I still will include Botanicare's Sweet and this additive I am starting to like called
Cytoplus. It comes in a resealable plastic bag.
A combination of soluble seaweed extract from Norway, HumiSolve USA and seven
micronutrients required for plant growth. Applied as a foliar spray on fruit, flowers and
vegetables just prior to bloom or bud stage, it will enhance flowering and fruit set quality,
quantity and retention. On turf it provides greater nitrogen uptake resulting in a lush, dark
green color and a healthier root system from increased photosynthesis. Cytoplus can also be
applied to plants during the growing season to quickly correct micronutrient deficiencies
and improve overall plant health. Provides a large profile of essential and rare elements; as as
well as phytostimulants in small quantities. Cytoplus is a soluble, dry powdered concentrate
that can be used in a wide variety of applications including: dry broadcast for turf and farms,
hydroponic, irrigation, and hand watered applications. Excellent for foliar applications and
used in compost tea activation.
N-P-K (0-0-7.5)
Guaranteed Analysis:
Boron (B)...............0.25% Manganese (Mn)..........0.8% Soluble Potash (K2O)......7.5%
Cobalt (Co)........... 0.035% Molybdenum (Mo)........0.05%
Copper (Cu).......... 0.13% Sulfur (S)......................3.25%
Iron (Fe).................0.9% Zinc (Zn).......................0.5%
Non-plant food ingredients: Humic acid 38% and Fulvic Acid 9%, Seaweed Extract 25%
(derived from Ascophyllum Nodosum)
Derived From: Boron, cobalt sulfate, copper sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate,
sodium molybdate, zinc sulfate, and chelated with humic and fulvic acids (derived from fresh
water cretaceous humate deposits) and mannitol.
Soil and Container plants: 1 - 1.5g/gal of irrigation solution.
Hydroponic: 0.5 - 1g/gal of nutrient solution used in reservoir
Been doing alot of research lately on soil conditioners mainly humic acid and bloom boosters. Here's a great link-
What is the difference between humic acid and fulvic acid? & other FAQ
and
Humic Acid's Role in Improving Soil Quality and Plant Growth
The Real Dirt on Humic Substances
Humate And Seaweed Extracts
and
General Hydroponics statement on what is organic or isn't organic? - "what is or is not "organic" is the subject of intense debate. In the United States, there are numerous definitions of "organic", many of which differ significantly. Each state has its own regulations for labeling produce as "organic". Additionally, there are 36 non-governmental organizations, which can "certify" produce as organic. Now only crops grown from unrefined minerals are recognized as "organic". The trouble is unrefined minerals do not dissolve well for hydroponic use and some of these unrefined minerals contain quantities of impurities, some of which are toxic to plants. For that reason, FloraBloom, FloraGro, and FloraMicro are made from high quality refined minerals. This ensures high quality crop production, but prevents the crop from being considered "organic"."
I am hoping to see good results from conditioning the soil and adding aeration with these new pots. The Veg cycle this round has gone quite well so far.
This Lucas Experimentso far has gone well, I plan only to deviate with the Humic and Sweet treatments added as supplements, possibly pick up some kool bloom liquid as well. I am liking what I see so far tho.
I ws wondering do u run all seeds or clones? If so do u get ur clones in so cal??I also am in oean forest and using flora nova and batguano as a top dressing at the begging of 1212 and middle...thanks so much for all ur help my tahoe ogs grew 6 inches in 2 days ur a true master in this art.Hope we could connect more soon