Simple nOOb instructions for growin' da dankness

[Raftastic]

No it looks like that's got the best low to high ratio out of them all,it's driving me nuts trying to find the right one,it's not like i can walk into the garden center and ask the dude,which i did infact do to get the Number 2 & that wasn't pretty he looked at me like i was from outa space and didnt have a bloody clue,i only managed to get it because i spotted it on my way out
(all after half an hour of him shaking his head and showing me every bloody fert but the one i wanted and bought)

[Raftastic]

I've found something but again have no idea how to use it..
EDIT: i know how to use it,it's just in a smaller pot...(it's been a long smokey night):jointsmile:

It's the Chempak Bonsia Tree Fertilizer -- 10-30-30

Chempak Bonsai Tree Fertiliser 100g [CHEMPBON12] at www.CapitalGardens.co.uk

I think i've found what i need but would still like to know your opinion (sorry but i guess this is what happens when you're the sites go2guy/gal)

Thanks for your time...

[Raftastic]

Sorry folks one more post and i will sleep happy...

Stinky i've found another Chempak No8 it's 12.5-25-25,so depending on your advice i'll give the Bonsai or Number 8 a go...

[stinkyattic]

I think No. 8 for the win, but make sure that it's intended for soil if you grow soil, or hydro if you grow hydro- they are NOT interchangeable without checking and usually adjusting the pH because of the target buffering ranges in quality fertilizers.

[Raftastic]

Thankyou for your time Stinks,now i have my ferts down i am a very happy man,for those in the UK Chempak is easy to find and 800g makes over 2000litres of food at a cost of £3.50/£4.40...

I'm open to other fert ideas that i can get hold of in the uk..

[fishens]

I found this a couple of pages back so i am moving it up. Excellent info Stinky...My hat is off to you, as always THANK YOU!!!

[fishens]

O.K. this is a stoner moment. I had done a search for clones and this post by Stinky came up a couple of pages into it. of course didn't realize it was a sticky somewhere else. But the Thanks still stands Stinky.

[illnillinois]

Whats a good distance to keep the lights from the plants??

[stinkyattic]

Whats a good distance to keep the lights from the plants??

1-4" for tube flouros- within that range, the T12s should be CLOSEST and the T5s you can have a little further if you have a bank of a couple of them or more.

CFLs should be as close as possible without seeing signs of heat stress or physical burns on the leaves.

HIDs depend on the type of hood and the bulb size. You will get closer with a smaller bulb, an air-cooled hood, a cooltube, and by addition of a light mover. With a larger bulb, a standard reflector, or a fixed light position you will have to stay further.

Get as close as you can before you see leaf edge curl, then raise the lights until it stops.

[Raftastic]

Stinky,what are the advantages (+) of keeping your plants on a 24/0 as oppose to a 18/6 ?

In my mind it's to do with keeping the plants smaller (height) but does it effect the bushyness & end product ?

Also would i keep them on 24/0 right up until flowering & then do you put them straight onto a 12/12 ? I only ask because i usualy go for 18/6 then 12/12,but after reading that you use 24/0 my brain is telling me to evolve and play follow my leader...

p.s. Those nutes i bought are the dogs bollocks,alomst as good as this thread as it stops the uneducated amongst us from having to start new threads for what some would call newbie topics.