Mixing synthetic and organic

Rocco_sifredrik

Rocco_sifredrik

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Teachings of the garden sage dave Robinson Said that you could take the best from both worlds. Was thinking of doing the base nutrients synthetic and the rest organic. Will this nutrient line work?

AN sensi
Terpinator
Grandmas molasses
CALMAG
Silica
Kelp

Maybe i Will add a bloomboster.

Only on my third grow so havent developed the undertanding of nutrients get

Best regards grow fam
 
Kushash

Kushash

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Rocco_sifredrik said:
Teachings of the garden sage dave Robinson Said that you could take the best from both worlds. Was thinking of doing the base nutrients synthetic and the rest organic. Will this nutrient line work?

AN sensi
Terpinator
Grandmas molasses
CALMAG
Silica
Kelp

Maybe i Will add a bloomboster.

Only on my third grow so havent developed the undertanding of nutrients get

Best regards grow fam
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This garden sage may not lead you in the right direction.

I only skimmed his web site and in 20 seconds saw an ugly plant and copied this:
"Talk to your local hydroponic retail professional and find out how you can gain access to these yield enhancing products."

He's trying to sell a book.
Does he ever talk about:
Less Is More or The kiss method?
 
xtsho

xtsho

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I wouldn't listen to anything that guy has to say. Like has been said already, he's selling a book. Want to learn how not to grow weed? Listen to this guy and all the other hacks on youtube promoting products that cost mucho money. These guys are salesman nothing more.
 
Thundercat

Thundercat

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I see no benefit to tryin to mix them. They work differently and I think it would greatly complicate your process. If you run into any issues you will have harder time figuring out what caused it.

I'm a big fan of K.I.S.S and try to apply it to my methods in my garden. I used to try different nutrients and additives but the more I learned the less I added and the less I listened to "grow gurus" with books or videos to sell. There are tons of way more experianced growers that share the knowledge for free.
 
Kushash

Kushash

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Thundercat said:
I see no benefit to tryin to mix them. They work differently and I think it would greatly complicate your process. If you run into any issues you will have harder time figuring out what caused it.

I'm a big fan of K.I.S.S and try to apply it to my methods in my garden. I used to try different nutrients and additives but the more I learned the less I added and the less I listened to "grow gurus" with books or videos to sell. There are tons of way more experianced growers that share the knowledge for free.
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Exactly!
I would ask this question to the Garden Sage.
Is it easier to help a new grower who has problems and used the kiss method or the one who has a problem and added a long list of fertilizers.
 
Thundercat

Thundercat

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What have you been running?

What kind of grow do you have?

If you are wanting to make changes we might be able to make suggestions if you tell us about your setup :).
 
Rocco_sifredrik

Rocco_sifredrik

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Im doing tent grow in soil. 60x60x170 tent with a 100w cob led. 2-4 plant depending on in doing autoflower or photos

AN sensi
carboload
Overdrive
CALMAG

Its very simple schedule. Found it on autoflower Network. Trying it now on my first photoperiod grow.
 
Thundercat

Thundercat

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Simple is usually good. The plants really only need certain amounts of certain things and adding more of those things doesn't really equal getting more in return.
 
Rocco_sifredrik

Rocco_sifredrik

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Thundercat said:
Simple is usually good. The plants really only need certain amounts of certain things and adding more of those things doesn't really equal getting more in return.
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Do you Think it would be beneficial to add terpinator and some RAW Kelp? Also thinking of silica and humic acid
 
Thundercat

Thundercat

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Honestly I've used humid acid and silica in my grows, and never saw a big difference, but that's just me. I generally encourage people to try what they want if I doesn't sound like a terrible idea. That's gonna be the best way to decide what works best for you.

I used to use several bottles with different additives. Now I just use one great quality nutrient from start to finish. The strains I'm running turn out great. I've got Epsom salts if I need to add some mg to them, and I've got m ph solutions I make sure that's right when I mix.
 
Rocco_sifredrik

Rocco_sifredrik

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Thundercat said:
Honestly I've used humid acid and silica in my grows, and never saw a big difference, but that's just me. I generally encourage people to try what they want if I doesn't sound like a terrible idea. That's gonna be the best way to decide what works best for you.

I used to use several bottles with different additives. Now I just use one great quality nutrient from start to finish. The strains I'm running turn out great. I've got Epsom salts if I need to add some mg to them, and I've got m ph solutions I make sure that's right when I mix.
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What nutrient are you running? Curious to know
 
Thundercat

Thundercat

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I've tried several over the years. My favorite is called ENVY. It's a two part nutrient that you use through the whole life cycle of the plant. It's awesome! Usually would like the website for you, but I'm on my phone and it would be a pain :).

Envy is very fairly priced and isn't your typical nutrient. The company doesn't tailor to weed growers and try I snatch up money. They are agriculturally based and care about growing healthy strong plants.
 
homebrewer

homebrewer

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Thundercat said:
I see no benefit to tryin to mix them. They work differently and I think it would greatly complicate your process. If you run into any issues you will have harder time figuring out what caused it.

I'm a big fan of K.I.S.S and try to apply it to my methods in my garden. I used to try different nutrients and additives but the more I learned the less I added and the less I listened to "grow gurus" with books or videos to sell. There are tons of way more experianced growers that share the knowledge for free.
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A soil like Happy Frog along with a complete mineral derived plant food is virtually idiot proof. But on a more advanced note, 100% organic or 100% mineral derived is not the best way to grow. Both ways have pros and cons and I've found a blend of both yields the best results, all things considered.
 
Thundercat

Thundercat

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homebrewer said:
A soil like Happy Frog along with a complete mineral derived plant food is virtually idiot proof. But on a more advanced note, 100% organic or 100% mineral derived is not the best way to grow. Both ways have pros and cons and I've found a blend of both yields the best results, all things considered.
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For sure there are lots of ways to grow :). I definitely think new growers starting simple is a solid plan though.
 
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