Nutrients for BluMat (gravity/positive pressure system)

Doogan

Doogan

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Ive recently converted my grow to have the BluMat feeding system. It isn't an automated system for feeding. Its more of a snack system. I use Connoisseur Perfect pH as my base nutrient in the BluMat systems. I feed extras every few days as they develop. Im looking for a better line of base nutrients that can be used in a similar system. Something that can remain in solution for days and produce. Conno is great and easy but I just feel that there is something better. I don't want to use an organic base nutrient that could clog the drip lines over time. Im not growing hydroponically but in a very light soil/coco mix.
 
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waterproof808

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I'm trying it right now outdoors with veg+bloom and drip clean on just a few plants, working well so far. My other half is organic soil. How many plants do you have on your system.
 
LostInEthereal

LostInEthereal

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Doogan said:
Ive recently converted my grow to have the BluMat feeding system. It isn't an automated system for feeding. Its more of a snack system. I use Connoisseur Perfect pH as my base nutrient in the BluMat systems. I feed extras every few days as they develop. Im looking for a better line of base nutrients that can be used in a similar system. Something that can remain in solution for days and produce. Conno is great and easy but I just feel that there is something better. I don't want to use an organic base nutrient that could clog the drip lines over time. Im not growing hydroponically but in a very light soil/coco mix.
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I'm not sure what you mean by snack system. Perhaps you just meat they weren't intended for use with nutrients and just to keep the substrate at a constant moisture content.

That said, they can be used with nutrients and many users do (great thread on IC, over 300+ pages). I have in the past with Canna Coco A/B and Hydroponic-Research Veg+Bloom (not the Dirty or HD though). I've added Drip Clean and usually just bled the feed line once a week to get any sediment out. Worked great. Most people also add something like SM-90/DM Zone/Pool shock or whatever to keep the reservoir sterile and from smelling funky.
 
Dr. Who

Dr. Who

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Hesi always ran the cleanest for me! You can sub Kelp extract for the "ROOTS" and "Super VIT" and save a ton...2 tsp a gallon and use that just as the Hesi feeding chart says
I liked Canna plenty too!

I despise "drip clean", my choice.
 
Doogan

Doogan

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waterproof808 said:
I'm trying it right now outdoors with veg+bloom and drip clean on just a few plants, working well so far. My other half is organic soil. How many plants do you have on your system.
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30. 5 separate systems. 55 gallon drum filled with 1/2 strength Canna A+B (I used AN Connoisseur but changed). with a 5 gallon bucket onto with the fed lines running from that. A pump in the 55 pumps nutes up into 5 gallon continuously with an overflow back down to 55. So constant passive pressure and mixing. 6 plants per system in 45 gallon smart pots. 2 carrot spike per pot.
 
Doogan

Doogan

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I am also using teas like alfalfa and kelp. Also guano and casting teas. I said "Snaking system" because I feed teas and full strength weekly on my own and use the BluMat for a continuous feeding and moisture. When they are set correctly, i've left them for 3 weeks and no issues. But usually just to keep them "snaking" between real Feedings. Call it what you will, but to me the system and they way I use it is for a total diet for all plants at all times. I just hit them with specific teas throughout bud. Some Epsom teas, alfalfas, sugar teas. Also bloom booster and Frass.
 
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