when to start using nutes in soiless mix?

texastiger707

texastiger707

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I have 2 seeds that just sprouted. I have them in root riot plugs. I will be growing in a hempy bucket with 100% perlite. So when should I start using nutes? Since I am not using soil there is no food for the plants from the start.
 
Adjorr

Adjorr

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dont give nutes until they are about 2 weeks old, and then start very very lightly with them. The best way to do it thouhg is to wait until the plant starts showing slight signs of nutrient deficancy, that way you know its used up all its seed nutrients and is ready for food.
 
texastiger707

texastiger707

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Adjorr said:
dont give nutes until they are about 2 weeks old, and then start very very lightly with them. The best way to do it thouhg is to wait until the plant starts showing slight signs of nutrient deficancy, that way you know its used up all its seed nutrients and is ready for food.
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ok thank you. So I should just keep them in the root riot plugs? I have them in a seedling tray. I have them under my T5 light. If not, what should I do with them now?
 
Adjorr

Adjorr

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i havent used root plugs or hempy buckets but i would think that when the roots start poking out of the plugs its time to put them in the buckets. someone who know better will correct me if im wrong im sure :)
 
texastiger707

texastiger707

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Adjorr said:
i havent used root plugs or hempy buckets but i would think that when the roots start poking out of the plugs its time to put them in the buckets. someone who know better will correct me if im wrong im sure :)
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ok thank you for your replies and time for the help.
 
Indoor Sun King

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Adjorr said:
....when the roots start poking out of the plugs its time to put them in the buckets.
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correct

I have used both peat plugs and rock-wool for hempy buckets, they both seem to work as well.

I transplanted it into the hempy as soon as a few roots start to poke through....but I see others wait much longer until many roots are showing
 
texastiger707

texastiger707

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Indoor Sun King said:
correct

I have used both peat plugs and rock-wool for hempy buckets, they both seem to work as well.

I transplanted it into the hempy as soon as a few roots start to poke through....but I see others wait much longer until many roots are showing
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ok thank you for the reply. I have them under my 96watt T5 light with a humidity dome. So should I keep using the dome or no? They both have sprouted above the plug and both have lost the shell. nice and green.
 
JayDiggz

JayDiggz

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You gotta find a balance. Keep using the dome, helps with humidity but they still need airflow now that they've sprouted. I usually leave the dome sitting on it in a way that fresh air can get in. I remove it once the plants are too big... that's my method at least.
 
Indoor Sun King

Indoor Sun King

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personally I took my out of the dome as soon as they were nice and green....you can mist them once or twice a day if you like...but I didn't mist this time and they seem okay.
 
texastiger707

texastiger707

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JayDiggz said:
You gotta find a balance. Keep using the dome, helps with humidity but they still need airflow now that they've sprouted. I usually leave the dome sitting on it in a way that fresh air can get in. I remove it once the plants are too big... that's my method at least.
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Thank you for the reply.
 
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