nutrient ?

whiteice

Active Member
ok, I have read and understand everything, the only thing I couldnt quite get is how to mix nutrients right I am using advanced nutes, micro 5-0-1, bloom 0-5-4, and grow 2-1-6. also could sum1 tell me how to use these numbers. sorry if this has been asked b4 but i need a 1on1 explanation.
 

born2killspam

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Mix them as per instructions, then tinker with that recipe if you think they want more, or less, but give them time to really show signs of unhappiness before screwing around.. When you're using a package like that, the NPK numbers can be ignored in a way..
What they pertain to though is the percentage of the atomic mass of each element in an active molecule/ion of fertilizer in pure chemical form like KNO3 (potassium nitrate) etc, or a summed average in the case of complex mixes..

pH is important though.. If your pH is off then the availiability of the nutrients will get locked up regardless of how you mix your nutes..
 

whiteice

Active Member
ok, my ph is 5.5 -5.7, the nute calc calls for 2.2 oz of the three nutes so is it that simple just mix it to the amount of oz it says to for that week.
 

basement

Active Member
Another tip: Start out with 50% strength until your comfortable with everything. It will still grow.
 

born2killspam

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Yea its that simple.. And I'd tend to agree with the 50% bit.. I've never used AN specifically though.. Better your plants get a bit hungry though rather than over fed.. Its a much easier fix..
 
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