Dr.who, can I ask your opinion on adjusting CANNA’s recommended dosage Flores a and b in order to raise the p and k. Flores has quite a bit of N and when I take into account the N in magcal and budlink it all adds up to a load of Nitrogen. So I was thinking of giving Flores A at a ratio of 1 to 1.5 ratio of Flores B. Any advice on how to control the extra amount of nitrogen. Thanks
This can be done
but it's basically a way to cover too much P!
Not the best idea in the long run...
If you feel the need to try.... Here's something I attempt to be as close to as possible...
In bloom, I start out with an N of 4, P of 6 and K of 6.
I supplement K as below. So it's getting 4-6-8.7
I don't really "boost" P&K. I do use a K sulfate supplement. Due to the actual available K from the sulfate compound... I'm getting about 45% of the K listed, so my solution of 6% K sulfate is actually only delivering about 2.7% increase in K
So, if you can hover around those values.....You'll be doing well.
In some strains (very much so for cookies related strains, and some others) I use
half the N (and still watch for high N signs)
I also supplement a Mg sulfate mix for Mg hungry strains and use it across the board, for the good things the S brings to the table.
ALL supplementing is
stopped at the beginning of the bulking phase. To call out an actual week.....say week 7... I run long (compared to any breeder seed report.) You must get at least 2 weeks of no increased K. K will inhibit THC production, as does high N.
I also drop my N about halfway through the bulk by 50%. This helps for a smooth ripening. Some strains a bit less, like 33%
These supplement formula's are here in the "Do it yourself" section.
I've done a multitude of different lines, and each has their own formula's. Only a few are good at their charting..... You see the thing is that different source or better yet, different compounds or forms of them are used at differing rates or better at differing times for the plants growth cycle.
Example: Some forms of N are better for seedlings to young plants. Some are utilized by the plant better or easier. Some, can evaporate from the soil or media at rates as high as over 30%...
AN, lies through their teeth on how their formulations are so scientific and are the best... Sourcing compounds is very important.....