How to find the PPM of each of my individual macro and micro nutrients
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GnarlyNuggs
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You can find out the ppm of your nutrient mix by using a TDS meter.
Jhef
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That will only tell you your total ppm. Not how much nitrogen ppm / how many P ppm / how many K ppm how many B ppm how many Cu ppm etc.
J232
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Understanding and Calculating Nutrient PPM
Understanding and Calculating Nutrient PPM PPM (Parts Per Million) can seem like a mystery but it’s actually very simple. Basically the idea is to quantify how much “stuff” is in your water. PPM is commonly measured by a grower using an electronic pen which measures the electrical conductivity...
www.rollitup.org
Jhef
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Manic Botanix | Hydroponic Calculators
This was helpful
GnarlyNuggs
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Nice link @J232. Jhef, I’m not sure if you’re new to growing or not but a lot of newbies tend to over complicate things. The N-P-K values in your grow and bloom formula were formulated with the correct values for specific stages of the plant’s life. It’s not really necessary to calculate the exact values of what each ppm is for each element unless you’re making your own nutes or something. I’m not knocking your chemist approach but I’ve seen beautiful results from plenty growers who don’t break down the ppm of each individual element they’re putting in their plants. Just making a mere suggestion and should be taken as constructive criticism. I am a true believer of keeping things simple and that less is more. Good luck on your grow and peace man 
J232
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the guy asked for a break down... I supplied info, welcome to riu.Nice link @J232. Jhef, I’m not sure if you’re new to growing or not but a lot of newbies tend to over complicate things. The N-P-K values in your grow and bloom formula were formulated with the correct values for specific stages of the plant’s life. It’s not really necessary to calculate the exact values of what each ppm is for each element unless you’re making your own nutes or something. I’m not knocking your chemist approach but I’ve seen beautiful results from plenty growers who don’t break down the ppm of each individual element they’re putting in their plants. Just making a mere suggestion and should be taken as constructive criticism. I am a true believer of keeping things simple and that less is more. Good luck on your grow and peace man
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GnarlyNuggs
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Thanks J232! I like that approach. A man of few words and straight to the point. You want info. I give it. 
Jhef
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J232 good link - I've read that before, and a lot of Renfro posts- he is a great resourceNice link @J232. Jhef, I’m not sure if you’re new to growing or not but a lot of newbies tend to over complicate things. The N-P-K values in your grow and bloom formula were formulated with the correct values for specific stages of the plant’s life. It’s not really necessary to calculate the exact values of what each ppm is for each element unless you’re making your own nutes or something. I’m not knocking your chemist approach but I’ve seen beautiful results from plenty growers who don’t break down the ppm of each individual element they’re putting in their plants. Just making a mere suggestion and should be taken as constructive criticism. I am a true believer of keeping things simple and that less is more. Good luck on your grow and peace man
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bk78
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Wow so informative and helpful
GnarlyNuggs
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In my defense I seriously thought Op was asking a basic question. I didn’t know he wanted to go mad scientist on it. I’m just simple stoned man 