TreeFarmerCharlie

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eh ya the dry amendments are great I agree with that but I spend about 120$ per LB all included, soil, electric, nutes. I couldn't personally get there with organics and im getting better quality now. I did organics a long time an think its great for outdoor especially. but the myth that the chemicals get into the buds is false, unless your using some of the banned chems.
Yeah, I’m not growing organically because I think it’s healthier...I trust science too much to fall for that. The reason I decided to try organic was because another local grower told me he finds it easier to manage and harder to screw up. He told me not to expect any difference in growth but he said he thought it was just a less stressful way to grow.
 

growingforfun

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Yeah, I’m not growing organically because I think it’s healthier...I trust science too much to fall for that. The reason I decided to try organic was because another local grower told me he finds it easier to manage and harder to screw up. He told me not to expect any difference in growth but he said he thought it was just a less stressful way to grow.
if its working well for you no matter what nutes you use it wont be stressful. personally using a tablespoon scoop in each 5 gal of water 1 time a week or so an just water the rest of the time is as simple as it gets an I don't like to spend more time than I really have to
 

TreeFarmerCharlie

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if its working well for you no matter what nutes you use it wont be stressful. personally using a tablespoon scoop in each 5 gal of water 1 time a week or so an just water the rest of the time is as simple as it gets an I don't like to spend more time than I really have to
The only stress I get from salt based nutrients is trying to ride that line of feeding enough, but not too much. But, with the organic grow, I now stress about keeping the soil more moist than I did with salt based nutrients and not letting it dry out too much. Either way, though, I think it’s a good idea for everyone to try both methods, because I’ve learned more about how the plants deal with nutrients while learning how to grow organically.
 

Tangerine_

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The only stress I get from salt based nutrients is trying to ride that line of feeding enough, but not too much. But, with the organic grow, I now stress about keeping the soil more moist than I did with salt based nutrients and not letting it dry out too much. Either way, though, I think it’s a good idea for everyone to try both methods, because I’ve learned more about how the plants deal with nutrients while learning how to grow organically.
Blue mats were a game changer for me. That and cover crops with a nice layer of straw mulch.
 

growingforfun

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The only stress I get from salt based nutrients is trying to ride that line of feeding enough, but not too much. But, with the organic grow, I now stress about keeping the soil more moist than I did with salt based nutrients and not letting it dry out too much. Either way, though, I think it’s a good idea for everyone to try both methods, because I’ve learned more about how the plants deal with nutrients while learning how to grow organically.
ive taken a less is more attitude. I don't feed until the leaf fades. I don't try to be "perfect" because its better to underfeed than over feed. I run a perpetual grow so new ones are always going into rotation and if one batch under performs its not a big deal. with chem nutes the nutrients get to work really fast so letting them get hungery doesn't matter so much but with organics the plant takes longer to eat the complex food.
 

Tangerine_

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I used to only grow organic, its just a more expensive way of doing the same thing. I get better smell and taste now with chem nutes because they don't stick around as long in the soil. I do a light feeding once a week or 2 in flower, maybe 1 time a month in veg. OP looks to be literally dumping piles of nutrients on his poor plants. and organic nutes are time release so its built up to toxic levels. people have tried telling him this a dozen times but he refuses to see those posts. oh btw, I grow in plastic pots OP, so I probably don't know shit and you can disregard this cuz im a chem uses plastic pot growin know nothin bout cannabis poser
That and you really need raised beds or large containers to truly get the benefits from a healthy micro herd. Not to mention the time required for bioavailability.
Randomly mixing a bunch of dry amendments is pointless if you're not testing and recycling your soil.

Might as well grow in Fox Farm. At least then you can top dress or just finish em off with sups.

Edited bc I know FF gets a bad rap but its actually pretty good soil. I've used it with just tap water and had decent results. I did have to use some gnatrol for the fungus gnats tho.
 

Yesyes3000

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Ah was waiting for that question. I won’t share any of my knowledge since I was repeatedly told it is not appreciated it and that I know nothing about growing. I would love to ask the best expert here what light do they grow on and I bet you it will be one of the worsts ! I went thru every light that is on the market right now, even have 7 of them in my locker to sell if you want one! So yes I know exactly the best light for cannabis and there is only 1 that is on the market. Not 2 or 3. Just 1 company in entire world that makes serious lights!
I will be happy to share the name with you as soon as I solve my leaf problem, so since you’re not willing to help for free, consider it exchange of information.
I was going to guess potassium possibly ? Don’t quote me though. Sorry don’t know for sure .
 

growingforfun

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oh man how did I miss him having the only light in the world that's able/best to grow with? hahahahaha oh man that's rich. and its a burple.... oh sweet baby jesus...
 

Budzbuddha

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Yeah wondering too ... he reneged on telling me.
He is AWOL too . Its probably an old mars panel.

or box of xmas lights
 

inth3shadowz

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The only stress I get from salt based nutrients is trying to ride that line of feeding enough, but not too much. But, with the organic grow, I now stress about keeping the soil more moist than I did with salt based nutrients and not letting it dry out too much. Either way, though, I think it’s a good idea for everyone to try both methods, because I’ve learned more about how the plants deal with nutrients while learning how to grow organically.
Crap, now you've got me wondering how well my first grows going to go! LOL Im trying soil topping with fishmeal/kelp every 2 weeks veg and just some rock phosphate /bloom booster powder whatever during flower. Should I start out with salt based nutes instead?
 

Stoz1985

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I’ve gotta says this was one hell of a read…

Its now 3.20am though...

gotta say @Tythefic, you are one hell of a prick.... There, I’ve said it. I’ve never come across anyone more deserving of a Stockton slap than yourself good sir.
 
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