Mixing Nutes, what is optimal N-P-K and Ca, Mg, and Fe ratios for bloom in RDWC?

When I started my legal medical grow, I fell for Advanced Nutrients, not saying they don't deliver but not at the price they charge. I'm still using their Sensi grow nutes in veg as well as Voodoo juice and B-52. But, I switched to DynaGro Bloom nutes. However I still have Big Bud and Overdrive as additive from AN and have been using them with the DynaGro Bloom. My babies are going strong but I can tell everything isn't optimal as far as ratios in my nutrient solution.

I know certain strains might want more of one thing and less than another, but I really just want a good reference point so I know my ratios aren't completely out of wack and I can mix nutes confidently. Can anyone help me out or point me in the right direction. Thanks

and yes I used "is" in my title when it should have been "are". Didn't proofread after rewording title.

Mike

maybe it isnt that Advanced Nutrients havent delivered the results you expected, rather, you maybe aren't the grower that you think you are?

jesus of Cannabis said:

maybe it isnt that Advanced Nutrients havent delivered the results you expected, rather, you maybe aren't the grower that you think you are?

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go look at my journal... I harvested almost 2 pounds dry of NL off of TWO plants with AN in my FIRST EVER INDOOR GROW... go hate somewhere else. I never said they didn't deliver expected results, i have multiple reasons why I don't go with AN anymore and lets not get started on that issue, we all know that has been discussed quite a bit. Marketing, 50+ additives, double the price, for arguably the same results as I get with Dyna Gro nutes which are half the price, even less when buying online in bulk.

Please, don't bother commenting on my thread again if your not going to help. Haters these days.

Murphio said:

"Marketing, 50+ additives, double the price"

I concur, sounds like a scam to me. A good environment and a healthy root zone go a long way, regardless of what nutrient line you use.

As for your ratio question, I always go with a good reliable bloom base nutrient, and supplement with a good carb additive and a booster like PK 13/14 (something with high P and K), you can also use something like Floralicious + for a bud enhancer (helps with smell/essential oils, etc). Don't over do it on the booster though or you will stress the plants too much, some stress is good half way into flower. Also, don't be too heavy handed with additives like CalMg and B-52 because they both have nitrogen it them, and your base nutrient should supply enough N during bloom. Keep it simple, hope this helps Mike.

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Thanks for your comment, I made the mistake of not using the search engine, there is already a thread discussing NPK ratios. There was really no definitive answer there but one I think that gets the point across and goes along with what your saying, More N in Veg. Much Less in bloom with a little more P and K.

"veg 17-8-9
flower 3-13-14

works for me!"