Nectar in FF potting soil with whimpy roots

rocks911

Active Member
Ive just made the switch to the Nectar nute line and there is a substantial learning curve. Luckily Im retired so I have the time.
Im growing White Widow from seed in various plastic pots. Using Fox Farm Ocean Forest cut with another less HOT potting soil to avoid burning my babies.
Unfortunately I dont have the whole product line yet.

While Im zeroing in on what each product does and how I should be using each I still have a problem in that my roots are whimpy.
I know NFTG nutes require robust micro-organisms and a good root system but I dont fully understand how to produce this micro-organism field and massive root system.

For establishing a decent root system I use Myco+ from week one and when transplanting and water some in at least once a week. I also use Recharge once a week.
I believe both products have beneficial bacteria and other micro-organisms that contribute to the Micro-organism field.

What in the Nectar product line supports or establishes a strong root system and an active micro-organism field within the soil?
 

inth3shadowz

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Not too familiar with the Nectar line, but honestly I think people buy into the hype of FF being so hot. I've started over 50 from seed straight into FFOF and never had a nute burn lol. Most of these nute lines are a gimmick and make you spend tons of money. Currently I use half a tsp of foliage pro from Dynagro with FFOF and my girls are going crazy. Root health is more watering habits and proper transplanting etc rather than relying on "special nutes" IMO.
 

rocks911

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I have previously experienced burn from FFOF and thats why I cut it. It wasnt too bad but it slowed early growth. But for me the potting soil isnt an issue.
I have used various nute lines from organic to salt-based but after the switch to NFTG, particularly the use of Herculean Harvest (liquid bone meal) I am convinced of its bad-assness.
It might be that because my most current run were autos the 75 day timeline was the limiting factor for the lack of MONDO-roots!
I have a comfortable retirement and can afford to run this line, because god knows its not cheap, but as I figure it out still I am wondering about what in the product line assists with rooting and the micro-organism field, if anything.
 

Flatrate

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When I ran NFTG I used it in #4 soil using Photo+ /Cultured EZ Tea and Bigfoot black bag that was it. Had great results.
 

rocks911

Active Member
As far as watering is concerned I would say Ive got it down. Ive never had root rot and dont get 'the claw'. I let the girls dry between waterings and water until its running from the bottom.
Im not sure how productive the Myco+ was in developing a robust root system.
 

bubba73

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When using Bigfoot up front cost is kinda expensive but it’s not like you use a lot of it .. I only use it between transplant and again as a root drench before going into flower … I also use Bigfoot gold when transplant or taking a seedling that grew with in a plug and sprinkle it …..as far as using different soils with nectar like FFOF …. That soil has a very high ppms with low ph , with that be a couple herc flushes and cultured teas to bring down the ppm and raise the ph , with that inline then you can continue using nectar bottles …. And if you want to save even more money , re amend your soil and add one shot in , then in. Eg all you do is herc and tea feeds ….. also remember you want very little of drainage from your pots .. even a flush is not a true flush …..
 
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