Nutrients for soil grows

Moabfighter

Moabfighter

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Furiousg3orge said:
Yup but mine doesn't carry any of the promix line - just went today looking through the garden section. So most of the promix varieties are ok to use? I'll have to fire up the googler and see what the actual differences are.

I'm reading up and they make, essentially, a soilless line that is peat and perlite and a seperate potting soil. Is it the soil or the peat based mix?
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Man any soil will work long as you drain it good (bag of perlite) and it doesn’t have time released ferts (miracle grow) just get some organic potting mix that doesn’t have any balls of food shit in it.

fox farms is fine if you get the happy frog. I don’t recommend the ocean forest for beginners.
 
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Furiousg3orge

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Ok, got it - soil, not the peat based stuff then. Well I have some seeds starting and I’m gonna give it hell. Thank you for letting me pick your brain. I appreciate your time.
 
NeDank

NeDank

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I could probably add all kinds of extra stuff but honestly simple is best.

Seedling/veg 1-2 tsp MaxiGro
Preflower 1 tsp MaxiGro and 1 tsp MaxiBloom
Flower 2 tsp MaxiBloom

Each of the above with 1 tbsp Epsom Salts

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Silenr-survivor

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ill be the guy that everyone is gonna say"that brand sucks" "throw that away" "its trash". but hey, ive been using it for 2 grows now. im starting my thrid grow using it and it works. i use general hydroponics trio. ( grow, bloom, and micro). Also i use their calmag, liquid bloom, and armor si. Its been working great. its cheap and easy to use. i am using coco coir for my median. i was using soil but decided to switch to coco. im thinking of switching to canna coco A and B and thier additives, but im not sure yet.
 
Budzbuddha

Budzbuddha

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Wow what a great thread ...

I use simple layered mixes and experiment with mild ammended versions. Using a water only approach with ph matching to medium.
There are some great bagged mixes ( base ) and have had great results with FFOF , Dr. Earth , Kellogg’s, EB Stone .

But there is an obvious set of steps one must do with most bagged .....

ADD PERLITE
ADD EWC ( always )
ADD myco

I either dump bags in tote to do a full mix up or I “ layer “ my combinations in container.

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You guys gave me an idea about a NEW thread on simple soil mixes.
 
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Ellisk

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Budzbuddha said:
Wow what a great thread ...

I use simple layered mixes and experiment with mild ammended versions. Using a water only approach with ph matching to medium.
There are some great bagged mixes ( base ) and have had great results with FFOF , Dr. Earth , Kellogg’s, EB Stone .

But there is an obvious set of steps one must do with most bagged .....

ADD PERLITE
ADD EWC ( always )
ADD myco

I either dump bags in tote to do a full mix up or I “ layer “ my combinations in container.

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You guys gave me an idea about a NEW thread on simple soil mixes.
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I do almost the same. I use 2/3 ffof. 1/3 perlite and a couple handfulls per gallon worm castings. I don't start nutrients until flower. I don't know what myco is, but sounds like we think alike.
 
go go kid

go go kid

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Ellisk said:
I do almost the same. I use 2/3 ffof. 1/3 perlite and a couple handfulls per gallon worm castings. I don't start nutrients until flower. I don't know what myco is, but sounds like we think alike.
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myco is micorhiozeal fungi ( spell check needed ) a benaficial fungi that helps roots absorb more nutrients from the soil
 
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yazuka442

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how many times do you need to transport a normal plant? can i just start it off with something small and then move it to a 5 gallon with all the nutrients in it? or should i do a 1 gallon first with veg nutrients then move it to a 5 gal?
 
colocowboy

colocowboy

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yazuka442 said:
how many times do you need to transport a normal plant? can i just start it off with something small and then move it to a 5 gallon with all the nutrients in it? or should i do a 1 gallon first with veg nutrients then move it to a 5 gal?
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Nurseries use repotting as a technique to control the plant’s overall growth and maturity.
 
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Ellisk

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I have heard that autoflower plants don't like transplanting so straight in to the final pot but photos can be stepped up like you suggested. Just what I have read and done, nothing scientific on my part.
 
hotrodharley

hotrodharley

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Ellisk said:
I have heard that autoflower plants don't like transplanting so straight in to the final pot but photos can be stepped up like you suggested. Just what I have read and done, nothing scientific on my part.
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I’ve transplanted autos. It’s easy enough.
 
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