Does 6-0-0 really mean 60-00-00?

I'm confused to why sometimes there is two different ways that NPK's are described. Does 1-2-2 mean 10-20-20? I'm not sure so I bought this stuff "Organicare Nitrogen" and it says 6-0-0 on the bottle.

Also do you think it's time for nutrients? I'm over a month into veg and haven't added anything yet but a small amount of fish tank water. Soil is Hyponex with a little MG perlite added in. Plants are all around 2 feet tall and getting bushy but not much yellow showing at the bottom yet.

N-P-K numbers can mean different things to different people - but that just depends on how they are using the information.

The actual meaning of N-P-K numbers is to let you know what percentage of the contents of "that package" actually consists of that particular "Element" (before being mixed or diluted in any way!). Another way to think about that is - it's a fairely accurate way to determine how concentrated that product is. The higher the numbers the higher the percentages by weight!

On a completely different level - the numbers represent a "Ratio" of N to P and K. This is a good thing to know when deciding on which product to use for "Vegging" or "Flowering". Especially if you are mixing your own "Special Mix".

So, now back to your original question:
Does 6-0-0 really mean 60-00-00?
The correct answer is no, it means "6% Nitrogen, 0% Phosphorous and 0% Potassium". The ultimate strength or potency of this product really depends on the "Mixing Directions" and how much it is "cut" by soil, water, or whatever!

Hope this helps!

Most everything you buy should have a "Guaranteed Analysis" chart on the back of the product.

Refer to that if you are unsure of the pecentages.

They will show down to 1/10 of a percentage.

OK it says 5-7 ml per gallon which is like a teaspoon. Sound right for a two foot plant?

Unclepauly said:

OK it says 5-7 ml per gallon which is like a teaspoon. Sound right for a two foot plant?

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It's really hard to 2nd quess the manufacturer. You have to take into consideration the frequency of feedings too. That sounds about right for "weekly" feeding or "alternate waterings" (just a wild guess).

When dealing with a new (unfamiliar) nute, it's a good idea to start off at about "1/4 strength" of whatever the label says. Next time you use it, go up to 1/2 strength for a couple of cycles (watching carefully for any bad reaction). From there you can "play it by ear", but be advised "Nute burn is common among the careless!".

When dealing with a

T.H.Cammo said:

It's really hard to 2nd quess the manufacturer. You have to take into consideration the frequency of feedings too. That sounds about right for "weekly" feeding or "alternate waterings" (just a wild guess).

When dealing with a new (unfamiliar) nute, it's a good idea to start off at about "1/4 strength" of whatever the label says. Next time you use it, go up to 1/2 strength for a couple of cycles (watching carefully for any bad reaction). From there you can "play it by ear", but be advised "Nute burn is common among the careless!".

When dealing with a

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Thanks man, I gave them a half dose a couple days ago and haven't seen any reaction good or bad. Guess I'll go full dose next time. Think I should add in any other nutes? Or does veg not need anything but nitrogen

Unclepauly said:

Thanks man, I gave them a half dose a couple days ago and haven't seen any reaction good or bad. Guess I'll go full dose next time. Think I should add in any other nutes? Or does veg not need anything but nitrogen

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Give it a chance! Soil does not react that fast (unless you really fuck up), and you will need more than 'a couple days', more like a week. Stay at the 1/2 dose fpr a couple of weeks, what you are thinking of doing is a prelude to nute burn.

Yes, you also need P&K for veg. A balanced nute would be good (1-1-1 ratio), or a 3-1-2 ratio. Avoid anything where any of the numbers are way out of whack with the others, like a 30-2-2 for example.

Just use one or the other. Start doing 'creative blending' and you are looking for trouble.

Wet

Specifically to answer your question 60-0-0 is not the same as 6-0-0.

All the numbers must keep their ratio...and that is all the numbers imply.

10-20-10 is the same a 1-2-1 in RATIO of nutes.

but a ZERO means you are at the equivalent of a prime number. it cannot be broken down any further. That is a base relationship. So 6-0-0 is just that and nothing else.

CrackerJax said:

Specifically to answer your question 60-0-0 is not the same as 6-0-0.

All the numbers must keep their ratio...and that is all the numbers imply.

10-20-10 is the same a 1-2-1 in RATIO of nutes.

but a ZERO means you are at the equivalent of a prime number. it cannot be broken down any further. That is a base relationship. So 6-0-0 is just that and nothing else.

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ahh, so it was the ratio the poster was referring to. I think I'm just gonna lay off the nutes for a couple waterings and see what happens. Maybe I'll get a bottle of some complete nutrients or mix this nitrogen with a P K solution at half dose again after the next watering. Thanks everyone

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