Accidentally used the wrong soil, now what?

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bruvvamoff

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I did everything right except I used multi purpose fertiliser instead of neutral soil.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Arthur-Bowers-Multi-Purpose-added-Compost/dp/B0060LTQ3A
So now I'm not sure if I should keep using the same fertiliser or switch to a neutral soil when I make my first repot?
My gut says to stick it out with the same medium so as not to shock the plant, but my seedling is at such an early stage that I may just get away with it. (sprouted 20 hours ago, 0.5 Litre pot)
 
I looked at a bag.. I see nothing that would cause me an ounce of sleep loss.. you say they've sprouted already.. well, sounds like they are doing fine already as well.. relax.....

That would be my advice if I gave advice..
 
I mean if I am reading it right it is just soil with organic compost in it.. perfect.. sounds like no worry's to me. Don't actually feed it anything for a few weeks at least, and then never more than half strength until you see how she is responding after a few feedings
 
I completely agree with 333 and will add your off to a fine start. Mind your watering habits and thats all you should need too do for the next few weeks.....
 
No need to worry about pH, the medium you chose will take care of that for you. Since all you have too do the next few weeks is water every now and then lets talk about your future plans. Dont want to get caught with your pants down two times in a row.
 
yep-- just let them do their own thing, as long as there is no noticeable stress... just replant when you usually do into the soil you usually use... that said- it MAY effect your feeding schedule a tad.. so you may have to cut back the 1st few weeks...
 
333maxwell said:
I mean if I am reading it right it is just soil with organic compost in it.. perfect.. sounds like no worry's to me. Don't actually feed it anything for a few weeks at least, and then never more than half strength until you see how she is responding after a few feedings
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Yes that's all it is. The only trouble is I have no idea what the nutrient ratio is in that compost, so I don't know what to add come flower time.
But that's a long ways off yet.
 
If it bothers you change it,. if your plant is growing well leave it. I have never heard of probelms from transplanting with differet types of soil, if they are both good soil.
 
So, I'm going to take your advice and keep using the same soil till flower time, but what then?
Should I add something to the soil to help shock the plant into flower mode?
 
J arthar bowers is one of the best quality MP soil you can get in the uk.
with the added john innes you should not have to feed for the first 2-4 weeks.
whenever they start looking hungry at that time , add your N feed at low levels working your way up.
good luck, the soil should be fine.
 
Trust me bro, if the plants where unhappy, oh 4 sure, they would let you know! :mrgreen: and you "will" know if there is issues with your babies. And the soil you used sounds fine bro. Just (remember) if your soil already has nutrients in it, I would wait on those for a month or half a month, atleast until the nutes in the soil drains out a bit before adding any vegging nutrients, or it may burn your plants due to too much food being in the soil + what you would be feeding them. With that said, they should do fine bro, no worries.. :mrgreen:
 
The2TimEr said:
J arthar bowers is one of the best quality MP soil you can get in the uk.
with the added john innes you should not have to feed for the first 2-4 weeks.
whenever they start looking hungry at that time , add your N feed at low levels working your way up.
good luck, the soil should be fine.
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So, when I repot the plant in a larger pot with fresh soil, technically that is fresh nutes for another month.
Maybe add a little nitrogen around flower time and I'm sorted?
 
bruvvamoff said:
So, when I repot the plant in a larger pot with fresh soil, technically that is fresh nutes for another month.
Maybe add a little nitrogen around flower time and I'm sorted?
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Not really mate.
as the plant gets bigger, the more food she wants.
but yeah you should be fine for anywhere from 2-4 weeks like i said.
i've used many different multipurpose soils and the plants all get off to great starts. As more growth appears and the plants get bigger, i notice around 4 weeks old they will want feeding.
later on in flower you can expect possible signs of ca + mg deficiancies.
 
The2TimEr said:
Not really mate.
as the plant gets bigger, the more food she wants.
but yeah you should be fine for anywhere from 2-4 weeks like i said.
i've used many different multipurpose soils and the plants all get off to great starts. As more growth appears and the plants get bigger, i notice around 4 weeks old they will want feeding.
later on in flower you can expect possible signs of ca + mg deficiancies.
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So after about a month start using grow, then switch to bloom at flower time like everyone else?
I'm a noob, I have never dealt with a hungry plant but I have one of these charts that lists problems and symptoms.
 
bruvvamoff said:
So after about a month start using grow, then switch to bloom at flower time like everyone else?
I'm a noob, I have never dealt with a hungry plant but I have one of these charts that lists problems and symptoms.
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Just sit back, let them grow for a couple of weeks and report back then if you like.
Try and read the plants, if you see dis-colouration in the leaves, normally starts with the lower ones, then either she is lacking in something or has too much of something. i wouldnt stick to a regieme as in , feed after 4 weeks becuase she may need it before then. just keep an eye on her bro.
 
The2TimEr said:
Just sit back, let them grow for a couple of weeks and report back then if you like.
Try and read the plants, if you see dis-colouration in the leaves, normally starts with the lower ones, then either she is lacking in something or has too much of something. i wouldnt stick to a regieme as in , feed after 4 weeks becuase she may need it before then. just keep an eye on her bro.
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KK dude, I'll keep a close eye and keep posted.
 
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