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supchaka

supchaka

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Then I stand corrected on the jiffy stuff not having nutes in it. With that said, why in the hell didn't you fertilize sooner!? :fire:
 
Flaming Pie

Flaming Pie

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This is why I am not using jiffy. I'm starting with a compost/manure,perlite,peat mix. Then after 2 weeks will start nutes.
 
Flaming Pie

Flaming Pie

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Nitrogen (N)

  • 2 parts blood meal


Phosphorus (P)


  • 3 parts bonemeal


Potassium (K)


  • 1 part kelp meal


that is what I'll be using
 
Flaming Pie

Flaming Pie

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Just found this. thought I'd share. [SIZE=+1]


Macronutrients[/SIZE]
Macronutrients can be broken into two more groups:
primary and secondary nutrients.
The primary nutrients are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). These major nutrients usually are lacking from the soil first because plants use large amounts for their growth and survival. The secondary nutrients are calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), and sulfur (S). There are usually enough of these nutrients in the soil so fertilization is not always needed. Also, large amounts of Calcium and Magnesium are added when lime is applied to acidic soils. Sulfur is usually found in sufficient amounts from the slow decomposition of soil organic matter, an important reason for not throwing out grass clippings and leaves.
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[SIZE=+1]Micronutrients[/SIZE]
Micronutrients are those elements essential for plant growth which are needed in only very small (micro) quantities . These elements are sometimes called minor elements or trace elements, but use of the term micronutrient is encouraged by the American Society of Agronomy and the Soil Science Society of America. The micronutrients are boron (B), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), chloride (Cl), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo) and zinc (Zn). Recycling organic matter such as grass clippings and tree leaves is an excellent way of providing micronutrients (as well as macronutrients) to growing plants.​
 
Lady.J

Lady.J

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supchaka said:
Then I stand corrected on the jiffy stuff not having nutes in it. With that said, why in the hell didn't you fertilize sooner!? :fire:
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lmao...cuz I'm a noob and was under the impression that you should never ever fert a seedling no matter the circumstances! That's why I'm glad we had our debate...maybe someone will be anxious to learn and read through all this and take something from it lol.
 
Flaming Pie

Flaming Pie

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[SIZE=+3]Macronutrients[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Nitrogen (N)[/SIZE]

  • Nitrogen is a part of all living cells and is a necessary part of all proteins, enzymes and metabolic processes involved in the synthesis and transfer of energy.
  • Nitrogen is a part of chlorophyll, the green pigment of the plant that is responsible for photosynthesis.
  • Helps plants with rapid growth, increasing seed and fruit production and improving the quality of leaf and forage crops.
  • Nitrogen often comes from fertilizer application and from the air (legumes get their N from the atmosphere, water or rainfall contributes very little nitrogen)
[SIZE=+1]Phosphorus (P)[/SIZE]

  • Like nitrogen, phosphorus (P) is an essential part of the process of photosynthesis.
  • Involved in the formation of all oils, sugars, starches, etc.
  • Helps with the transformation of solar energy into chemical energy; proper plant maturation; withstanding stress.
  • Effects rapid growth.
  • Encourages blooming and root growth.
  • Phosphorus often comes from fertilizer, bone meal, and superphosphate.
[SIZE=+1]Potassium (K)[/SIZE]

  • Potassium is absorbed by plants in larger amounts than any other mineral element except nitrogen and, in some cases, calcium.
  • Helps in the building of protein, photosynthesis, fruit quality and reduction of diseases.
  • Potassium is supplied to plants by soil minerals, organic materials, and fertilizer.
[SIZE=+1]Calcium (Ca)[/SIZE]

  • Calcium, an essential part of plant cell wall structure, provides for normal transport and retention of other elements as well as strength in the plant. It is also thought to counteract the effect of alkali salts and organic acids within a plant.
  • Sources of calcium are dolomitic lime, gypsum, and superphosphate.
[SIZE=+1]Magnesium (Mg)[/SIZE]

  • Magnesium is part of the chlorophyll in all green plants and essential for photosynthesis. It also helps activate many plant enzymes needed for growth.
  • Soil minerals, organic material, fertilizers, and dolomitic limestone are sources of magnesium for plants.
[SIZE=+1]Sulfur (S)[/SIZE]

  • Essential plant food for production of protein.
  • Promotes activity and development of enzymes and vitamins.
  • Helps in chlorophyll formation.
  • Improves root growth and seed production.
  • Helps with vigorous plant growth and resistance to cold.
  • Sulfur may be supplied to the soil from rainwater. It is also added in some fertilizers as an impurity, especially the lower grade fertilizers. The use of gypsum also increases soil sulfur levels.
 
Lady.J

Lady.J

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Now...onto other things. Look what has arrived :)





Got it all set up before I realized that my man has my ducting in the car and he's not home from work yet...so I set it up anyway in the tent and have it running just to see what the difference in temps is with and without the ducting.

Tomorrow, I am putting all my seedlings under the MH! Then I am going to throw down a seed to veg for a while in the sterilite bin...haven't decided who the lucky girl will be yet. Will work on it tonight after doing some strain reviews :).
 
Lerufus

Lerufus

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Hey Lady J! Got my seeds today and have a couple NL germing. I'll start the thread for our simulgrow tomorrow.
 
KidneyStoner420

KidneyStoner420

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Those hangers are soooo much better than those fuckin' cheesey yo-yo's. Only thing is You need a ladder to lower the light if the hangers are mounted to the ceiling.

You have a inline fan on the way for the cooltube? I love my cooltube. Def helps with cooling the bulb, allowing the light to get closer.
 
Flaming Pie

Flaming Pie

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soiless.jpgPremier PRO-MIX 2 cu. ft. All Purpose Growing Mix Compressed 13 dollas @ Home Depot

Also got my compost manure there for 2 dollars. The pro mix has peat humus, spagnum moss, lime, and perlite
 
Flaming Pie

Flaming Pie

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btw my tomato plant recovered. all her new leaves are coming in nice and plump, and is that a new flower I see? OR A PIRANHA PLANT!?!IMG_0177.jpgIMG_0184.jpg
 
Lady.J

Lady.J

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Lerufus said:
Hey Lady J! Got my seeds today and have a couple NL germing. I'll start the thread for our simulgrow tomorrow.
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Awesome! The PE is coming in another order right? Make sure you post the link for us so we can follow :)

KidneyStoner420 said:
Those hangers are soooo much better than those fuckin' cheesey yo-yo's. Only thing is You need a ladder to lower the light if the hangers are mounted to the ceiling.

You have a inline fan on the way for the cooltube? I love my cooltube. Def helps with cooling the bulb, allowing the light to get closer.
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I have the hangars attached to poles that came with the frame for my tent. It's ridiculous easy to lower them, just hold down a button on the side of the mechanism holding the lights in place. I'm not too short of a girl either (can you say varsity b ball :p).

Already have an inline fan...it keeps things wonderful in there, so much better than the closet. I am only missing the ducting that connect the cooltube to the fan. I just poked my head in there though and temps were only 82 degrees after light has been running an hour. That's not too bad. It's night here, but it's hot as hell at night. Sometimes barely better than daytime.
 
Lady.J

Lady.J

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Flaming Pie said:
So where did you get your seeds from Lady J?
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Herbies, Attitude, and World of Seeds. Herbie's took the longest, but I think it was a fluke on the American side because I tracked it as only being in the UK for two days. All three had great prices...and I have to say, Herbie's had awesome customer service because I harassed the hell out of them worrying about where the seeds were. They answered every e-mail and even thanked me for keeping them updated when the seeds finally came lol.

And thanks for linking that mix! I'm going to just pick up something like that next time...
 
Lady.J

Lady.J

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Flaming Pie said:
who got there the quickest?

My seeds are in New Jersey right now.
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I think it was World of Seeds...but honestly, I can't remember. Herbie's took just over two weeks the first time I ordered, the next time was more like 10 days. The others were around 10 days too.
 
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