Fertilizer Question.

[Everyday Struggle]

Is is ok for me to use a rooting solution such as Earth Juice Rootstock as a fertilizer for flowering?
I know that Earth Juice has bloom solution but i was just wondering if i could get away with using my cloning solution
the nutrient ratio is 0.05-0-0.10, it's all organic, but
I assume that the zero in the middle represents a nutrient that is not present. Is this going to be a problem?

Everyday Struggle Reviewed by Everyday Struggle on 11-04-2007. Fertilizer Question. Is is ok for me to use a rooting solution such as Earth Juice Rootstock as a fertilizer for flowering? I know that Earth Juice has bloom solution but i was just wondering if i could get away with using my cloning solution the nutrient ratio is 0.05-0-0.10, it's all organic, but I assume that the zero in the middle represents a nutrient that is not present. Is this going to be a problem? Rating: 5

[mushaboom]

that middle number is the Phosphorus rating. during vegetative growth you want a fertilizer with a higher nitrogen ratio and during flowering youll want a higher phosphorus ratio. if you have good potting soil it is often unnecessary to fertilize at all during vegetative growth. if you like using earth juice products, just pick up some bloom fertilizer from them. it should only run about 10-15 and it would definitely be worth it.

[Mr. Clandestine]

N-P-K, or the (0.05-0-0.10) nutrient ratio, stands for Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (or potash)(K). More nitrogen is used during the vegetative stage, and the plant loves phosphorus during flowering. You'll need a fertilizer with a higher phosphorus level to produce heavy buds. Go with an organic fertilizer if you can, but even a Miracle Grow bloom booster would work better than what you have now...and I'm not a fan of chemical fertilizers at all. I like using bat guano, though there are also a lot of other & more water soluble nutrients on the market.

[Everyday Struggle]

ok i understand all this but what is potassium (K) good for?

[Mr. Clandestine]

Potassium is responsible for vigorous root production primarily, but also metabolism of nitrogen & carbohydrates, nutrient uptake, respiration, disease resistance, and reportedly even can determine bud size. Most general all-purpose fertilizers will supplement enough potassium for most of the plants natural grow life.

[Everyday Struggle]

oh haha thats so cool
i love plants
all plants
without them we'd be nothing!