switching to fox farms trio... need some pointers

As stated, I'm making a switch...

I'm running non autos and auto and have a question about both. Both are coco hempys, hand water hydro

The autos are just starting to flower. What combo should I use to finish out the last 3-4 weeks?

Second question... I have non autos about 6 weeks into veg and will probably run a few more before flipping. What schedule do I use up until I flip?

Any additional info is always a bonus
Thanks

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As stated, I'm making a switch...

I'm running non autos and auto and have a question about both. Both are coco hempys, hand water hydro

The autos are just starting to flower. What combo should I use to finish out the last 3-4 weeks?

Second question... I have non autos about 6 weeks into veg and will probably run a few more before flipping. What schedule do I use up until I flip?

Any additional info is always a bonus
Thanks

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For flowering you want to run your tiger bloom with big bloom as a supplement. This is what my feeding schedule looks like for autoflowers.
Week
1 pH water only

1.5 add in Big Bloom to the mix at 1/2 tea spoon

2 1/2tsp Grow Big 1/2 tsp Big Bloom

2.5 3/4 tsp of grow big

3 clean ph'ed water to let the blant make its shift

3.5 Same thing, allowing the plant to go through its tranisition

4 1/2 tsp Grow Big 1/2tsp Tiger bloom

4.5 1tsp Tiger bloom 1/2 tsp Grow Big

5 Clean pH'ed water to clear out salt build up

5.5 Clean pH'ed water to clear out salt build up

6 1tsp Tiger bloom 1/2 tsp Grow Big

6.5 1 tsp of Big Bloom

7 Start your flush till week ten.
There is a shorter version of that feeding schedule if your plants are fast finishers. Look up FD's guide to growing hefty autos on google.

As for photo period plants I would use grow big and big bloom for veg, tiger bloom and big bloom for flowering. Half strength to start full strength by last feeding. No more than 2tsp per gallon of nutes I would say. Example: 1st veg feeding would be 1tsp grow big, 2nd feeding would be 1tsp grow big 1/2tsp big bloom then move up to 1tsp grow big 1tsp big bloom..etc..with waterings in between every feed. For autoflowers you dont really have to water in between feeds because they grow so fast. Just make sure to throw a ph'd watering in and flush for your final weeks.

OK, just so I don't screw this up...

Do you think it will be OK of I jump in on week 6 according to your auto feeding schedule.

As for the non autos, I plan to put into flower next week. Should I use the grow big and big bloom at half strength for the next week and at 1/2 strength with the other when I go into flower... and then work up.

I've had such good luck using the maxibloom kiss method but its just tootime consuming to dilute... mixing and phing takes about 10 minutes per gallon... times 6!

What nutes were you using for veg? What strain of auto are you growing? Lights? Do you have pics of your autos? It really depends if it's a fast finisher or not.(most are not) I know that feeding schedule works if used all the way through with FF trio but I think I read somewhere switching in the middle of a run could be detrimental. Anyone have input? I'd imagine it would be okay but I would try this.

Week 6: 1/2 grow big 1/2 tiger bloom to see how they react to the nutes
6.5: 1 tiger bloom 1/2 grow big
7: Clean ph'd water
7.5: 1 tiger bloom 1/2 grow big
8: 1 tsp big bloom
Then use clean water until week 10-11 to flush out the salts.
If you notice any burn at all with the first or second feed just water with plain water next time and back off the nutes for a week.

As for your photo plants the next week you should feed it 1/2 or 3/4 tsp of grow big and see how it likes it. Some people like to introduce flowering nutes a week or two before they actually throw it into the 12/12 room. For flowering use 1/4 strength tiger bloom then work up to 1/2 strength then finally full strength if they are looking like they can handle it. (Feeding only every other watering) I would look up some FF Trio feeding schedules for photos or look on the bottle. You are going to only want to use tiger bloom with just a little bit of big bloom for flowering. Also you will probably need cal mag or epsom salts if you notice a deficiency(purple stems) as the trio doesn't have much magnesium sulfate in it's flowering nutes.

Not sure that NLs like it. Tried a small dose as.suggested. leaves are looking yellowish from the stems out, rather than the tips looking burned. At first it appeared as fresh healthy growth but now I'm not sure.

Should I just flush the coco with Ph water?

Autos are pretty nute sensitive. You might've overfed. Like I said switching nutes in the middle of a grow isn't really recommended but I've read of people doing it without a hitch. Here's some more info http://foxfarmfertilizer.com/frontpage/feeding-schedules.html
You need to do a 1/4 part breakdown of their recommended dosages. If it causes a deficiency do a flush and start lighter.

Anyone else have any input on this?