Question about Dyna Gro products.

Ever since reading Homebrewers' journals regarding Dyna Gro it's got me very intrigued. After reading his thoughts on the subject of nutrient feeding it makes perfect sense. The important thing is what's in the bottle not what sort of trendy imagery they happen to have on the outside of the bottle. I really like all the micro nutrients that are included in the bottles.

I am very curious about these products so I investigated my local hydro shop and it stocks them. Wasn't sure since I'm in Canada.

Now I've read many posts and one poster, the name escapes me, says to use these products...

Mag Pro (2-15-4)
Pro tekt (0-0-3)
Liquid Bloom (3-12-6)
Foilage Pro(9-3-6) instead of Liquid Grow(7-9-5)

I don't wish to get too fancy and complicated this time out and really just want to keep it simple. That way less things can go wrong is my thinking. The All Pro (7-7-7) seems pretty good too...any thoughts or experiences?

I've read the product write ups on the website but of coarse every makes everything sound just fabulous.

Do these products make sense to the people familiar with them?

Also...

When gowing in soil the bottle says to use it every watering or every 2nd or 3rd watering in some cases. Do you follow what the bottle says?

Thanks a lot for any and all help.

MrCanada said:

Ever since reading Homebrewers' journals regarding Dyna Gro it's got me very intrigued. After reading his thoughts on the subject of nutrient feeding it makes perfect sense. The important thing is what's in the bottle not what sort of trendy imagery they happen to have on the outside of the bottle. I really like all the micro nutrients that are included in the bottles.

I am very curious about these products so I investigated my local hydro shop and it stocks them. Wasn't sure since I'm in Canada.

Now I've read many posts and one poster, the name escapes me, says to use these products...

Mag Pro (2-15-4)
Pro tekt (0-0-3)
Liquid Bloom (3-12-6)
Foilage Pro(9-3-6) instead of Liquid Grow(7-9-5)

I don't wish to get too fancy and complicated this time out and really just want to keep it simple. That way less things can go wrong is my thinking. The All Pro (7-7-7) seems pretty good too...any thoughts or experiences?

I've read the product write ups on the website but of coarse every makes everything sound just fabulous.

Do these products make sense to the people familiar with them?

Also...

When gowing in soil the bottle says to use it every watering or every 2nd or 3rd watering in some cases. Do you follow what the bottle says?

Thanks a lot for any and all help.

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There is a very good reason Dyna-Gro is available in 55 gallon drums. It works, it works well and many commercial operations use it. They don't use crap and they especially don't use overpriced crap.

Same thing with the Jack's Classic in the 25# bags, but that's another thread.

I use or have used everything listed except the Mag-Pro, I just prefer the N-P-K ratio of the LB better.

No, I do not follow the bottle, but I have been growing 'stuff' since the early 70's and read the plants rather than use the calendar.

I would not suggest the every watering or even the every other or every third watering for one simple reason.

Newbs do 2 things without fail it seems. 1 is overwater ("I" water about every 5 or 6 days), and 2, over apply or overmix nutes (If a little is good, more ought to be great).

A good rule of thumb is: Weekly, Weakly

"I" never nute more than once/week and it's usually closer to 2 weeks. I also under apply (Less is more). If it calls for say 1tsp/gallon, I'll add 1tbl (3tsp)/5 gallon bucket.

It's a whole lot easier to add more than to try and remove too much. I don't really believe in flushing either. If you don't seriously over nute, there is no need IMO.

It's good stuff, easy to work with and cheap.

GL

Wet

I tried to give Wet some rep but apparently I need to spread it around before repping him again. Good post there.

If you have a ppm meter, use it and you'll find the grow, bloom and magpro are highly concentrated. For instance, I usually feed 1 ml of grow, 5 mls of bloom and protekt, and 1 ml of magpro per gallon for my reservoir. That treats my plants very well at close to 1000ppm and like wet said, less is more.

DG in the dirt? I'm feeding with 1ml of grow and 2mls of bloom all through flower. I feed, feed, flush and water about every 4 days. Read your plants, some may not need fed like that, others may be different.

I don't think too many people here use DynaGro as they're not a flashy nute company with suggestive names and cutesy artwork that appeals to stoners. This is a bare-bones, tried and true fertilizer that any horticulturalist would use based on the contents of the bottles and the NPK ratios.

Thanks both for the replies I appreciate it.

Almost everything I've read indicates that many new growers TLC their plants to death. So I am leaving them be for the most part. I only water when they need it and I am currently doing a feed, water, water, feed schedule. It seems to be working fine.

I am currently using a 2 part Grow formula that is house mixed by my local hydro shop and nothing else yet. I want to keep it as simple as possible I figure that way it will be easier for me to pin point problems if and when they arise. It has micro(macro?) nutes in it as well as being chelated, if that makes a difference or not I have no idea.

I am going to grow mothers right now then clone them to sex them then start flowering the clones after that. So it will be a couple months at least before I start flowering anything. I am in no hurry, I want ot take my time to ensure that everything is done properly.

They are 2 weeks old since germ and are showing their 3 bladed leaves and their first set of 5 bladed leaves are coming up now. They're not too dark or light so I figure if it ain't broke don't fix it.

I figure that the more information I gather now the better a deision I'll be able to make when the time comes.

I also dislike the trendy, flashy way many companies promote their products. I am more interested about the contents of any given container and not if it has a cool sounding name or not. The prices for most AN nutes are bloody outrageous to boot.

Again thanks a lot both of you for taking the time to answer and help me with my questions.

PS I have no idea how to add rep or I would've done it.

useing the grow throughout the grow is a must I'm in week 6 of flower and have a major N def. going on about 1/3 of the leaves are yellow Other than that DG is pretty good and easy

mrduke said:

useing the grow throughout the grow is a must I'm in week 6 of flower and have a major N def. going on about 1/3 of the leaves are yellow Other than that DG is pretty good and easy

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Something for me to keep an eye on for sure, thanks for sharing. What strength Grow solution have you been using to remedy the N deficiency?

I was planning on using 1/2 strength for the first two weeks of flowering then I was going to cut it off but maybe now I'll just drop it to 1/3 or 1/4 strength after two weeks and leave it in throughout the flowering phase...hrm.

I'd say 5ml grow and 15 ml. bloom or 5 grow 10 bloom and 5 magpro. i was 10 bloom and 10 magpro, you might consider and some calmag too

Yeah, I was looking at using the Calmag and the Pro tekt in addition to the Bloom and Grow. Thanks, hopefully I can avoid the N problems.

if I'm using RO 0ppm water will I be okay with using just foliage pro, pro-tekt, and mag-pro during veg?

mrduke said:

I'd say 5ml grow and 15 ml. bloom or 5 grow 10 bloom and 5 magpro. i was 10 bloom and 10 magpro, you might consider and some calmag too

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I think I just responded to your PM where you said your results haven't been that great with DG. If that is how much you're feeding, then that is your problem. DG is pretty potent. Each of those products you listed has an average of 100ppm per ml per gallon. So your suggested feeding schedules come close to an EC of 3. That's is not only a waste of nutes but a slow death for your plants. PM me for a proper feeding program.

dyna gro LB&LG are great.

Used it next to peters with clones, dyna grow out performed in all areas notable.

Easy to find, Cheap, Works great.

I add one drop of super thrive and thats it.

"Less is more."- ever heard that?

MRCanada...Where in Canada can one buy the dyna products have ya got a www. site Thanks

btw really looking to buy it by the gallon as well if ya know?

You can buy dyna gro right off their site. They ship USPS cheap to Canada. Also many hydro shops can order it in. Most do not stock it but their suppliers cary it and they can have it within a few days

I use Foliage Pro for all of Veg and Liquid Gro for flower. Their bloom is too low in N for ganja. I use Protekt right through with great results. Protekt has made a very noticeable increase in the stem strength of my plants. I was shocked actually. Also their KLN product has replaced all my rooting powders or gels, works fantastic and is EASY to use.

I have had great results with that simple line up, no other additives.

Hey, I was wondering which products would you guys recommend from DG for an outdoor soil grow ? I'm on a budget so I was looking between the Liquid Grow & the All Pro ! Which one would provide the best results with the least deficiencies? I was also thinking about picking up some Protekt. And homebrewer if you dont mind me asking, what is a decent soil recipe without killing the bank ? Sorry I would PM you but it's not letting me !

Stoned4Daze619 said:

Hey, I was wondering which products would you guys recommend from DG for an outdoor soil grow ? I'm on a budget so I was looking between the Liquid Grow & the All Pro ! Which one would provide the best results with the least deficiencies? I was also thinking about picking up some Protekt. And homebrewer if you dont mind me asking, what is a decent soil recipe without killing the bank ? Sorry I would PM you but it's not letting me !

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I'm not an outdoor guy but if I was, I'd mix up some local dirt with some compost from my bin, then either use an all purpose formula from DynaGro or Jacks/Peters and just feed my plant when it needs it. It's not an easy task feeding plants that are grown in soil as I much prefer peat-based mediums like Promix. When using a 'neutral' medium like promix or sunshine mix #8, the only minerals your plants get are the ones you're feeding them. Kinda takes the guesswork out of fertilizing that way.

Okay Thanks a lot. Currently I have some local dirt mixed in my soil that has mushroom compost,nutrients, & fertilizers but I don't like it. Even with it mixed it likes to retain moisture too much & clumps up too much when dry, I feel like its effecting the growth of my plants slightly by making them do unnecessary work & not ideal soil conditions. Does a peat based medium like promix tend to retain more moisture & require more aeration & frequent waterings or is it the opposite? & what would be the most essential things to add to promix such as bat guano,dolomite lime, worm castings, molasses, % of perlite, etc. Also, has anyone used GH's dry concentrated MaxiGro & MaxiBloom ? How were the results ? Thanks Again everyone, Much Appreciated