Good easy to use nutes etc. for beginner

[kpass3490]

Hey guys I know a lot of this has been covered but I'm hoping somebody can give me an exact regiment to follow and tell me exactly what to buy and where lol. I know literally nothing about feeding, nutrients and fertilizing... idk what people are talking about when I read some of the stuff lol. Organic sounds nice, but I'm looking for something that won't cost way too much or anything and is easy to use with good results. Might be asking a lot but if somebody could tell me a full line up to get and where I would be very appreciative. If what kind of seeds I'm gonna be using makes a difference let me know and I'll list all of them.

 

[angryblackman]

Without this basic knowledge your grow is bound to fail. My suggestion is to read up and decide if you want to go organic or not. Without knowing what the plant likes and needs you are going to have problems when there is a deficiency or lockout. I used some buzzwords for you to search out as well.

Good luck!

 

[GrowinDad]

I use dynagro. Fairly simple and inexpensive. No one can tell you exactly what to feed when, too many variables and ultimately you need to learn to read your plants. And your grow medium has a huge impact because it may or may not be loaded with nutes. But most brand have a feed schedule and as a general rule, start at about 1/4 of what they say and work your way up.

And yes, read up!!!

It is not simple to grow and get yield. But it is a fun and satisfying hobby.

 

[kpass3490]

I'm doing plenty of reading I just want somebody to give me a regiment guideline that I can go off of and read more about.

 

[GrowinDad]

But if, for example, you are using a soil (Fox Farms, Miracle Grow, whatever) with nutes then you don't need to add anything for a while. Not trying to be an ass, but the question posed is too generic to give an honest, specific answer.

 

[kpass3490]

Oh I know you're just trying to help, I just bought some Miracle Grow Organic Choice for soil for now.

 

[angryblackman]

I'm doing plenty of reading I just want somebody to give me a regiment guideline that I can go off of and read more about.

If you pick a grow medium and nutes we can help quit a bit more. Those nutes should have a feeding schedule however you need to know when and when NOT to feed. The schedule will help you but ultimately the plant you are growing is what is going to decide when and how much.

 

[kpass3490]

Hmmm well what do you guys think would be a good path to follow for a beginner? I'm of course gonna keep an eye on them and slow up if needed and what not.

 

[AimAim]

Hmmm well what do you guys think would be a good path to follow for a beginner? I'm of course gonna keep an eye on them and slow up if needed and what not.

Grow in good soil first time. For nutes use something like Jacks Classic and/or Dyna-Gro, something simple and basic. Use CalMag every watering.

You will kick the ass of every newbie proclaiming the advantages of spending $175 on nutes.

 

[kpass3490]

Thanks Aim, would Lowes have that? I'm pretty sure they didn't the other day.

 

[AimAim]

Thanks Aim, would Lowes have that? I'm pretty sure they didn't the other day.

Maybe not. I have a hard time finding stuff at Lowes and HD etc. in the small midwest town I live in.

Gotta shop and get while the gettin's good.

It seems like large metro areas have a better selection of products. Secondary markets a little thinner.

Just buy the best stuff you can and it'll all work out. Seriously, don't make it overly complicated and take all the fun out..

 

[Just paranoid]

amazon has a gallon for 54 and change for a gallon of dynagrow. i live in a small town. no hydro shops within 100 miles.

 

[kpass3490]

Yeah I'm in a small town and have never even heard of a hydro shop around. I'll look for that stuff, it's good to use through veg and bloom?

 

[GrowinDad]

You will find little you want to use at lowes. Do you have a garden or farm supply store handy. A big ole bag of perlite is your friend. Too much is almost enough.

Be careful witb MG soil. The more water, the more nutes released. If you over saturate with water, you can burn the plants. You also don't want to go straight into it, in my opinion, with a clone, seed, or seedling. I use MG seed starter for that but mix it with about 30% plain perlite (not MG) from a garden store. Shit is also way cheaper at places that supply farmers! I got a 30-40 gallon bag of perlite for $15 as I recall.

I personally make my own mix and like it to have no nutes so I know what they are getting. It does come down to reading the plants. That is the hard part with soils full of nutes, you can't back off or feed plain water if need be.

 

[AimAim]

Thanks Aim, would Lowes have that? I'm pretty sure they didn't the other day.

It's gonna be hit and miss. Like I said I'm in a rural area so I buy a lot of stuff off Amazon, but stock up on good bulk soil when I get to the "BIG CITY".

 

[kpass3490]

What do you guys think of these? Do they work or is it a bad idea for this?

 

[little butch]

I also live in the midwest sticks, with the nearest grow/ hydro store 120 miles away. I get to the city occasionally, but I also went to national garden supply.com. They have just about anything you need in their catalog, and they will send you a real paper catalog if you request one, and the prices and shipping are reasonable. I have had good luck with them here in the wilds of good old Nebraska. & be kind.

 

[kpass3490]

Well damn maybe I shouldn't use the Miracle Grow kind I bought last night lol it was only $4 at least. I was thinking bout that Fox Farm's stuff but didn't know where to get it or anything.

 

[kpass3490]

So that's just a fertilizer, the Miracle Grow I got is an organic soil. I don't have any ferts or nutes yet besides what's in that soil and don't know if I should even use it or not.

 

[Brokeoldbloke]

If the MG soil has fertilizer in it you'll be fine for a little while. If the bag says it feeds for x months or it has a NPK ratio it has some fert in it. You'll have to adjust for that. Just go very light on the feeding strength. I was in lowes the other day and they had a MG liquid fertilizer that had a 12-4-8 NPK (ideal ratio IMO) but don't know what else it has in it as far as cal/mg and mico-nutrients. I have used the powdered orchid nutes from there before which worked ok.