When can i start using fertilizer

Auzzie07

Auzzie07

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Hrm. Unfamiliar with that. Does it say on it like..."Feeds up to x months/weeks"? I'd say if it's seed starting soil it should be a low concentration of nutrients. The rule of thumb I've heard: start low-dosage nutrients when the plants starts putting out 5 leaf branches.
 
Artijade

Artijade

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It doesn't say on bag but my 3 plants are 1-1 1/2" inches tall the biggest has 4 big leaves and 6 leaves at about a 1/4 the length of the larger ones growin. But no branches yet
 
cowboylogic

cowboylogic

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How ya doing Wanna. If your cellphone is GPS capable be sure to disable it before taking pics with it. If not your location will be encrypted into the file.
 
Serapis

Serapis

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OK, you have them potted in MG seed starter.... Do not feed for the first 14 days. Your plants will actually tell you when to start food, as the lower leaves will begin to yellow. I'm assuming you have the plants in starter pots. If you transplant into a bigger pot and use Miracle Grow or any other soil with ferts in it, just water the plant in with no added nutes. I used MG seed starter and MG soil and did not have to feed for nearly 4 weeks.
 
420God

420God

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I would wait the typical first few weeks like normal and start to feed them when they need it. No reason to rush the growth and possibly burn your plants.:weed:
 
Artijade

Artijade

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I wouldn't want to burn em I figure ill transfer them soon I have this other soil its called MG potting mix with moisture control ? It says it feeds plants up to 6 months on that bag I was just wondering for the future. When should I move them into a 5 gallon pot ?
 
Serapis

Serapis

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Artijade said:
I wouldn't want to burn em I figure ill transfer them soon I have this other soil its called MG potting mix with moisture control ? It says it feeds plants up to 6 months on that bag I was just wondering for the future. When should I move them into a 5 gallon pot ?
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After they have ran out of room in the one or 3 gallon pot. I would not go from a cup to a 5 gallon container. Why water all that soil to reach the tiny roots in the center?
 
Artijade

Artijade

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Your a genius :) ya I'm just in a cup right now I'll transfer to maybe a 3 gal pot ? They are 2 weeks old. How often should I use the fert once I need it ??
 
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