sneakerhead702
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how do you avoid that from happening?
How to avoid nute lock out?
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RollUpMikey
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The passage of water through the semi-permeable membrane is controlled by either the TDS (total dissolved solids) or EC (electrical conductivity) of the nutrient solution. So, if the EC of the solution you’re feeding is excessively higher than the EC currently in the roots(soil,hydro), the plant can dehydrate by drawing water out of the roots and into the medium via osmosis.
The best defense against nutrient lockout is to routinely monitor your nutrient solution at the reservoir topping off as needed and flushing every two weeks.
If you're medium is soil.. check your run off PH level.. meaning, PH the water that comes out of the bottom of the pot and make sure its as close to what it went in as.
The best defense against nutrient lockout is to routinely monitor your nutrient solution at the reservoir topping off as needed and flushing every two weeks.
If you're medium is soil.. check your run off PH level.. meaning, PH the water that comes out of the bottom of the pot and make sure its as close to what it went in as.
sneakerhead702
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yea im riding with soil...but what if i dont have a EC meter how else can i check that ...i have a TDS and a PH meter already but i dont have the EC meter
RollUpMikey
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What soil are you using? Cause brands like Fox farm Ocean Forest and Happy Frog will keep your garden thriving for 1-2 months without problems or deficiencies.
EC meters are more commonly used in Hydro set ups, so i wouldn't worry about a lockout in soil too much. Don't over analyze, with soil, your much more prone to run into deficiencies then lockout.
EC meters are more commonly used in Hydro set ups, so i wouldn't worry about a lockout in soil too much. Don't over analyze, with soil, your much more prone to run into deficiencies then lockout.
sneakerhead702
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im using Fox farm Light warrior and Ocean forrest .....im starting out with light warrior then when i transplant imma mix light warrior and ocean forrest together
RollUpMikey
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Yeah don't stress out then.
I guarantee you won't face a problem with lock out man.
Focus more on how often you water. When it comes to soil, completely saturate, the LET DRY. Completely saturate with water/nutes, then LET DRY. Make sure they aren't drooping... but they'll let you know when they need to be watered. I water every 4-7 days depending on how dry the soil is.
I guarantee you won't face a problem with lock out man.
Focus more on how often you water. When it comes to soil, completely saturate, the LET DRY. Completely saturate with water/nutes, then LET DRY. Make sure they aren't drooping... but they'll let you know when they need to be watered. I water every 4-7 days depending on how dry the soil is.
RollUpMikey
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By letting your soil completely dry out, it helps the roots to grow and penetrate deeper in search of water/oxygen/nutrients(food), and in turn.. makes for a happier, bigger plant above the surface.