What fertalizer ratio should i use ???
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Mother's Finest
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The ratio of each nutrient to each other one is more important than the individual levels. All fertilizers get diluted considerably so you could get a 3-3-3 fert to perform the same as a 6-6-6 fert, you just change the strength. For vegging, a ratio close to 3-2-2 should work well.
Sunshine Closet
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I'm not sure what the exact ratios are but you want a higher N value (first number) for veg, and a higher P (middle number) for flower. Personally I use plain old Miracle Gro All Purpose in Veg at 1/4 strength after they have a few leaf sets and/or I see yellowing. I use 1/4 every other time for the first few waterings and then step it up to around 1/2 strength once the plants are well established. When I switch to 1/2 strength I feed twice and then give them plain water. This will change depending on the nute content of your soil though. I use Sta-Green Vegetable Mix (.05-.04-.03) with some added perlite personally. It's a bedding soil but works great for me.
When flowering, I used to use Peters Bloom Booster at 1/2 strength every other time (this is my first grow after 5 years off). They quit selling Peters in stores (you can still get it online), so I'll probably just use Miracle Gro Bloom Booster this go around since it's damn near the same thing as far as I can tell.
This gameplan always worked for me, but different strains will tolerate more or less feeding differently. Just go light at first with the nutes and watch the plants. Remember, you can always feed them more, but once they are burned up you have problems. IOW, an underfed plant is better than a scorched one any day.
IMO, unless you're someone that HAS to grow/smoke organic dope then just give them Miracle Gro. Paying through the nose for all these fancy schmancy ferts is a waste of money if you ask me.
Peace and good luck.
When flowering, I used to use Peters Bloom Booster at 1/2 strength every other time (this is my first grow after 5 years off). They quit selling Peters in stores (you can still get it online), so I'll probably just use Miracle Gro Bloom Booster this go around since it's damn near the same thing as far as I can tell.
This gameplan always worked for me, but different strains will tolerate more or less feeding differently. Just go light at first with the nutes and watch the plants. Remember, you can always feed them more, but once they are burned up you have problems. IOW, an underfed plant is better than a scorched one any day.
IMO, unless you're someone that HAS to grow/smoke organic dope then just give them Miracle Gro. Paying through the nose for all these fancy schmancy ferts is a waste of money if you ask me.
Peace and good luck.
Nubby Tubbs
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consider feeding your plants and fertilizing as a suppliment... thats what i would do bro.