How long to keep nute mixture?

ganjarules106

ganjarules106

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So my friend and I was having a debate about how long you could keep a mixture of nutes before it's no good. I told him that you should really use the mixture straight away after mixing it. he sad no you could keep it for a month or two. I then said may be if it was aireated what you guy thought on the matter
 
Dr. Who

Dr. Who

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That all depends on just what the nutrients are.
Synthetics can be made up in large batch's and aerated. Hesi has shown that in their Youtube video's.
Organics, I wouldn't as the bio's will "ferment" or what ever term you would like and become stale and ineffective. Count on that if you use any type of molasses.
 
SnapsProvolone

SnapsProvolone

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Depends on reservoir capacity, water quality, nutrients used, system type.

I have 4x8 trays on 160 gallons that run for 60 - 90 days with only topoffs and addbacks with pH monitoring. Last 5 weeks I just addback PK.
 
bird mcbride

bird mcbride

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I keep the res water for up to two weeks. The first four to seven days its got air and after that it gets put into sealed containers to be used on the veg. When I use it from the sealed jugs for the greenroom I always shake it up really good to airate it etc. The mix is never allowed to go over 70F. My bud is drain to veg then drain to waste.
 
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ganjarules106

ganjarules106

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Thank for the reply guys he is using Ionic brand of nutes he stores them in 2 litre bottles him and my self you soil perlight mix thanks again
 
WDIK

WDIK

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Since they are liquid nutes already containing 98%+ water, I don't see a problem storing the mix in a cool dark place for a while. Just be sure to shake well before using.
 
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