silusbotwin
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I used Roots Organics complete line for a few years and quality was top notch. It's really good stuff. It's really easy to use since it takes ALOT of it to burn your plants versus using synthetics which can burn your plants easy if you aren't familiar with the particular nutes you're using. Less is more when it comes to nutes. Now if you end up choosing 1000's you will need more nutes than you would using 600's.
As far as container size, the larger the better but I am currently running 1.5 gallon containers with 4+ foot tall plants and I'm pulling 2-2.5 OZ per plant. I admit the plants are way too big for such small containers but I've been able to make it work by feeding EVERY watering day instead of following the standard feed-water-feed-water-feed-water, I go feed-feed-feed-water-feed-feed-water, and I also kick the nute strength up much higher. One thing that sucks though, is that they need water every other day because they drink it up so quick. My conditions aren't ideal by any means though. Also, the larger the container = the more forgiving in regards to nutrient sensitivity.
You shouldn't need any supplemental cal or mag if you're using the complete line. You might need to add some Ca and Mg on a few strains like OG's but most strains should be fine with RO water and the Roots Organics line.
Make sure if you choose to use coco, you wash it out completely to leech out all the salts present in the package. Basically just wash it out like you would wash vegetables in a sink for cooking. Put it in a strainer or colander and run water through it until it comes out @ the same ppm you put in.
It's cool to see you aren't being so cocky now man. You will find that you get MUCH more help and respect when you keep it real and keep it humble.
I'm confident now that you do have what it takes to be a successful grower eventually. I suppose it's possible for you to blow your friends away on your first try but it's a VERY VERY slim chance. However, I have faith that you will be growing huge beautiful plants by this time next year, maybe even sooner.
Just remember: the thing that separates the successful growers from the failures, is the authentic love for what we do. People who don't truly love growing are the ones who can't push through the tough times when you're suddenly hit with crazy problem after crazy problem after crazy problem. The ones who truly love what we do are the ones that will confront a problem and push through with a mindstate of "I can do this because it means the world to me" instead of "FUCK IT man, I just can't handle all of this stress anymore".
Nobody likes a quitter
As far as container size, the larger the better but I am currently running 1.5 gallon containers with 4+ foot tall plants and I'm pulling 2-2.5 OZ per plant. I admit the plants are way too big for such small containers but I've been able to make it work by feeding EVERY watering day instead of following the standard feed-water-feed-water-feed-water, I go feed-feed-feed-water-feed-feed-water, and I also kick the nute strength up much higher. One thing that sucks though, is that they need water every other day because they drink it up so quick. My conditions aren't ideal by any means though. Also, the larger the container = the more forgiving in regards to nutrient sensitivity.
You shouldn't need any supplemental cal or mag if you're using the complete line. You might need to add some Ca and Mg on a few strains like OG's but most strains should be fine with RO water and the Roots Organics line.
Make sure if you choose to use coco, you wash it out completely to leech out all the salts present in the package. Basically just wash it out like you would wash vegetables in a sink for cooking. Put it in a strainer or colander and run water through it until it comes out @ the same ppm you put in.
It's cool to see you aren't being so cocky now man. You will find that you get MUCH more help and respect when you keep it real and keep it humble.
I'm confident now that you do have what it takes to be a successful grower eventually. I suppose it's possible for you to blow your friends away on your first try but it's a VERY VERY slim chance. However, I have faith that you will be growing huge beautiful plants by this time next year, maybe even sooner.
Just remember: the thing that separates the successful growers from the failures, is the authentic love for what we do. People who don't truly love growing are the ones who can't push through the tough times when you're suddenly hit with crazy problem after crazy problem after crazy problem. The ones who truly love what we do are the ones that will confront a problem and push through with a mindstate of "I can do this because it means the world to me" instead of "FUCK IT man, I just can't handle all of this stress anymore".
Nobody likes a quitter
whatever you decide there will be someone around to help out around. Best of luck to ya.