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rollyouron

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I've been running 420 gro system 5 gal pots with Promix Soil and DynaGrow FP, Bloom, Protek, and Mag Pro. I really satisfied with the results, but I want to try something different. This is basically hydro because you feed plants from the bottom and the plants like ph at 5.8.
Can someone point me in the right direction on what Jacks product I need? I think I need the hydro line they make, but maybe some of you could give me some advice on what to buy and what not to buy, and any problems that might occur while using Jacks. Thanks In advance for your advice
 
MedScientist

MedScientist

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I switched to the Jack's Professional Hydroponics and CalciumNitrate and NEVER looked back! Not only is it inexpensive, it is VERY simple to use. Ph stable at full strength and you can run from start to finish using the same Base Ferts.

The only Down side it had for ME was... I had to reduce Veg time because they would overgrow my space before I needed them!
 
ttystikk

ttystikk

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There are local dry nutrient suppliers all over the country. If Jacks is too expensive because of shipping or whatnot, find a closer one. After all, THEY'RE ALL THE SAME NUTRIENT SALTS!

Colorado's own example is Hydrogardens.com and they produce much of what Jacks does locally in Colorado Springs.

Running my own base nutrient salts is one tenth the price of hydro store water bottled nutes... or less; I run four one hundred gallon res changes per run and my cost per cycle is just under $2.50 per changeout, or less than ten bucks.
 
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churchhaze

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Yara liva calcium nitrate (5 parts calcium nitrate to 1 part ammonium nitrate) is the best deal, and the same thing as Jack's calcium nitrate.

You can get a giant 50 pound bag for around 35 dollars or find a ton of distributors online or locally that cut open a bag of yara and redistribute it in sandwich bags.

Also, like ttystikk said, there are a ton of competitors for Jack's hydro that are even cheaper and sourced from the same salts and intended to mix with calcium ntrate as well. Those generally have a formula like 5-12-26.
 
ttystikk

ttystikk

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churchhaze said:
Yara liva calcium nitrate (5 parts calcium nitrate to 1 part ammonium nitrate) is the best deal, and the same thing as Jack's calcium nitrate.

You can get a giant 50 pound bag for around 35 dollars or find a ton of distributors online or locally that cut open a bag of yara and redistribute it in sandwich bags.

Also, like ttystikk said, there are a ton of competitors for Jack's hydro that are even cheaper and sourced from the same salts and intended to mix with calcium ntrate as well. Those generally have a formula like 5-12-26.
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Yara Liva brand calcium nitrate does NOT contain any ammonium nitrate. It's pure calcium nitrate, nothing else. Just want to be clear on that point.

Reason being that once you know exactly what you're working with, you can adjust your ratios to suit your needs.
 
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churchhaze

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If it's 15.5-0-0 greenhouse grade calcium nitrate, it does have ammonium nitrate. Hydrobuddy has a substance for both yara calcium nitrate and pure calcium nitrate, and it makes a slight difference when formulating mixes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_nitrate#Use_in_fertilizer

"The fertilizer grade (15.5-0-0 + 19% Ca) is popular in the greenhouse and hydroponics trades; it contains ammonium nitrate and water, as the "double salt" 5Ca(NO3)2.NH4NO3·10H2O. This is called calcium ammonium nitrate. Formulations lacking ammonia are also known: Ca(NO3)2·4H2O (11.9-0-0 + 16.9%Ca)."



ttystikk said:
Yara Liva brand calcium nitrate does NOT contain any ammonium nitrate. It's pure calcium nitrate, nothing else. Just want to be clear on that point.

Reason being that once you know exactly what you're working with, you can adjust your ratios to suit your needs.
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ttystikk

ttystikk

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churchhaze said:
If it's 15.5-0-0 greenhouse grade calcium nitrate, it does have ammonium nitrate. Hydrobuddy has a substance for both yara calcium nitrate and pure calcium nitrate, and it makes a slight difference when formulating mixes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_nitrate#Use_in_fertilizer

"The fertilizer grade (15.5-0-0 + 19% Ca) is popular in the greenhouse and hydroponics trades; it contains ammonium nitrate and water, as the "double salt" 5Ca(NO3)2.NH4NO3·10H2O. This is called calcium ammonium nitrate. Formulations lacking ammonia are also known: Ca(NO3)2·4H2O (11.9-0-0 + 16.9%Ca)."
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Clearly, you know your formulations. Having inspected the Yara Liva brand bag, it doesn't mention anything you've discussed. I'm inclined to believe the bag is correct, just incomplete. My apologies.
 
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