I can't find any info on when exactly to add it. The bottle says seedling, but that's too vague. The second set of leaves are just starting to show. Thanks for the help
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I can't find any info on when exactly to add it. The bottle says seedling, but that's too vague. The second set of leaves are just starting to show. Thanks for the help
...yeah man, you can't find an answer because there is no single answer, or maybe the correct answer would be 'you add it when you see your plant's need it', there are just too many variables that effect the answer that there is no way to answer.
i suggest you post up some pictures of your setup and describe, in some detail, your chosen style of grow, what media you are using, what your feeding regimen is, etc, etc, etc, this way experienced growers will have a better chance of giving you advice that is actually applicable in your specific situation.
peace, SOG
edit: i see now that you are in DWC so determining when and how much cal/mag to add is still subject to your water quality, if you have hard water you need less cal/mag and that less often, if not you need more and more often, ...this is why experience is your best teacher, learn to read your plants and they will tell you when and what they need.
seedling means very small plant. there's probably a ppm for cal/mag but don't know what it is. you can give some now if you want. you probably want to web search for the amount or call the company and see what they say.
Hi, Painguy,
They are still a tad young for cal/mag, unless your water comes from volcanic soil wells or R/O filters.
In places like Florida with a limestone base, adding cal/mag to tap water is unnecessary and can get toxic.
Your water company sends an analysis once a year.
It will tell you what to expect, but watching your plants closely, will tell you what they want.
You can probably give them a few more weeks before you need to think about cal/mag.
But it does get important when they begin to flower.
It takes very little so don't overdo it.
Less is more.
Love kills! :D
Aloha,
Weeze
Appreciate the info, thank u. I am using ro water, so I know they are not getting any now. Weez, do I just wait and look for symptoms like red stems, yellow leaves, or start a diluted regimen at a specific time? I know seedling means a small plant, what I was questioning though, was whether there was a specific definition as to when it is no longer a seedling. For example, I didn't know if it was no longer a seedling at say, the 5th set of leaves. That kind of thing, but thanks for the info. As always, I appreciate the input.
Just watch the cotyledons.
Them round ones.
When they start to shrivel and yellow, it's time to start light feeding.
Very light, at first. :)
If you watch closely you can keep the cotyledons green and healthy looking right up to flowering.
When they pop their 3rd set of serrated leaf, go ahead and call them seedlings. :D
By the 6th set, I call mine saplings.
They thrive on flattery. ;)
Call them Ishmael, if you wish!
It no matter.
Point is; Every plant is a little different.
They do try to tell us what they need, and we eventually learn to read them.
Aloha,
Weeze
I know they will tell me what they need, the problem is, they're speaking Chinese lol. With this being my second grow, I haven't learned their language yet, so to speak. It's just frustrating not having the experience under your belt, I know it will come, but it sucks not knowing stuff.
Speaking Chinese, what variety is this I wonder?
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Originally Posted by Weezard
Or maybe it's your co2. But whatever it is they do love the attention.
I just wish I knew what it was they were trying to tell me. All I do at this point, besides read, is watch for them to get off track then check all of the variables until I find one that is wrong. My garage is getting too warm, I'm gonna have problems if I can't chill the water. Any ideas besides expensive chillers?
"My garage is getting too warm, I'm gonna have problems if I can't chill the water."
How warm, is "too warm"?
Got 5 gallon DWC buckets on the lanaii.
The water runs about 85 ℉ .
Hotter, in the summer.
I don't use chillers.
Heat does not cause root rot.
It will accelerate any growth, including your girls.
But it does not "trigger" or cause pythium and anaerobic wee nasties.
The problem with hotter water is aeration.
Hot water holds less air.
If your air pump is sufficient to the task, it's no problem.
Dunno about Chinese, but that little one was talking Tagalog pidgin.
Ignore the yammering, read the body language. :D
Aloha,
Wee
From the mouths of wizards, comes enlightenment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Weezard
Right now the garage is 80. I have read res temps over 75 open the door for root rot. My air pump is adequate, but I will add another. If the higher temps don't cause the rot, what does it do, make it easier for it to set in if the plant is not 100% healthy?
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Originally Posted by SSDIPainGuy
In that question a truth is revealed.
If the plant is heat stressed, pythium just one of the many problems that can/will jump it.
But, a 100% healthy plant can defend it's self against the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune with little, or no help from us.
Aloha,
Weeze
Your words of wisdom soothe me o wise one lol. I play a game every time I look at your posts, right before I read, I pretend I have just cracked open a fortune cookie, then I read your post. Hasn't failed me yet haha. Thank you for your contributions, I am learning much.