I used organic ferts in the beginning. bat guano, and fish emulsion.

now i'm interested in trying straight ferts.

anyone have experience with this.
I see it as being less costly as pre-fab ferts.

__________________
One day at a time, and I do it all day. It's the way that I work, and the way that I play.

made that switch a long time ago.
o had alot of trial with this to get it right but now i work with teaspoons and tablespoons mixed right in to soil. i also use this
Flower-tone® 3-5-7Printer Friendly
A COMPLETE PLANT FOOD WITH ALL ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS


Per plant use 1/2 of a tablespoon.Dried Blood 12-0-0

Dried Blood is a by-product of meat (rendering factories). It is produced from the blood of beef and pork, which is dried and then ground into a meal. Espoma® Dried Blood is the finest dried blood available. It provides a slow, steady feeding of nitrogen, a primary nutrient which helps to promote rapid growth and deep, dark green color. Espoma® Dried Blood is an ideal supplement for all annuals and perennials. It is an all-natural material approved for organic gardening.

Sizes: Available in 4 and 18 lb. bags

Rates of Application
riple Super Phosphate 0-46-0Printer Friendly


An enriched source of phosphorus; helps stimulate root development and aids in fruit and flower formation; easy to apply granular form; ideal for lawns, trees, shrubs, and vegetables. (5, 20, and 50 lb. Bags)

Sizes: Available in 5 and 38 lb. bags

Directi Per Plant:
- For small plants sprinkle 1 teaspoonful around plant base. If possible work into soil.
Potash 0-0-60


An enriched source of potassium for all plants; aids in developing plant vigor and enhances disease resistance. (5 lbs. Bags)

Sizes: Available in 5 lb. bags

Directions:
Per Plant:
For small plants sprinkle ½-1 teaspoonful of Potash around base of plant making sure not to expose Sulfate of Potash to plant foliage..

__________________

I use fertilizers like weedyoo but I buy them in bulk for my legal garden.

The numbers always refer to the ammount of Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Pottasium

In that exact order. If I am fertilizing I always use an equal parts fert. ex: 20-20-20

Great!
ok, I'm using the espoma line, and have all three n-p-k.
so what i'm getting at, is other than amending soil pre grow, which I did organically.
but dissolving the granules in h20, and then adding to the soil at specific times thru the grow for optimum results.
has anyone had experience and results with this type of application .

I've been disolving 5 tsp of 21-0-0 per gal h20- dilueted at aplication
5 tsp of 0-46-0 per gal h20 '' '' '' ''
poash is sitting on about 1/2 cup, per gall. as i'm not sure how strong to mix this one

this is done in seperate gallon jugs.
so how much potash should I be using.? say per gal. I like to mix a hot batch, and dilute, rather than not.

__________________
One day at a time, and I do it all day. It's the way that I work, and the way that I play.

thanks for taking the time to break that down. props to you.

__________________
One day at a time, and I do it all day. It's the way that I work, and the way that I play.

wow! 20 days int veg....some input please!!first cfl grow.

here's the grow.
thanks.

__________________
One day at a time, and I do it all day. It's the way that I work, and the way that I play.

just trying to get a little more help here. I have the product.
i'm only trying to get some ratios and result feedback.

I don't enjoy chasing the goose.

__________________
One day at a time, and I do it all day. It's the way that I work, and the way that I play.

You only need two foods to grow pot from start to finish - a high N food for foliage production and a 1-3-2 ratio for supporting flowering, as long as the foliage remains green and healthy. If it starts to yellow and fall off from the bottom up, then switch back to the high N food or one that has a more balanced NPK ratio.

I always add the meals to my potting mixes. Plants do better when fed a constant supply of nutrients which true organics like the meals provide. The chicken feathers, eye of the newt, vitamins, and enzymes is just alot of hype.

The high sodium chloride content of Flower-Tone would be a deal killer for me much less the 5.0% sulfur value. That doesn't make a bit of sense and is way out of line.

Get familiar with these concepts: http://www.totalgro.com/concepts.htm

UB

__________________
PLANT MOISTURE STRESS aka leaf edge/tip curling - symptoms and solutions
Note- Due to some technicality, I can not reply to "New visitor messages"

i'm with it, and thanks for the link.

if you check out my grow, let me know if you would change anything.
the buds seem to be growing very well, I was just wondering if adding a single element such as n p or k, would have optimum results.

I flush every 2 weeks, and know that this will wash the medium of salts, and some nutes, and need to know --should i quit the nutes at this point of the grow, or just keep going until week 5.

I know, I should just kick back and let 'em grow.....
but you know , my first indoor grow and all...........

__________________
One day at a time, and I do it all day. It's the way that I work, and the way that I play.

so i did a test run with a little girl who was stuck living in a dixie cup.. had some nice tiny buds..
i added a test solution of potash on her, and within 3 hours she is dead.
all th lower branches fell down and cellular structure collapsed. she went flat, and fell over.
wtf?
i've read on here that the test meters for nutes are'nt that reliable, but used one anyways.
usually with a middle line (optimum level) the ph is 5.8-6.2 so I ran with it.
firkin nuked her.
i thought potassium wouldn't burn your plants?

i am seeing where the patience comes in, and one needs to let nature do her thing.
it's tough overcoming that when they're so close.

I am looking into some different hydro setups for vegetable gardening, and this is sort of a test run using lights, and regulating nutes.
obviously with hydro tables are supplied for that type of thing.
this is a blast regardless. this forum is a great help, and it's amazing sifting thru all the this and thats of it all.

i'm much more of an organic guy, but i like to experiment with supercharging plants... I'm looking for that steroid effect!!


i'd still like to here some more input on the matter.

__________________
One day at a time, and I do it all day. It's the way that I work, and the way that I play.