WeedHound's Nute Schedule for Hydro/Botanicare

[greenthumbdanny]

Hmm.....good question. I would push up ppms quicker, check my system at LEAST twice a day for ph and nuteburn and watch the plants reaction. Some strains can tolerate (or even LOVE) high numbers of nutes whereas others just curl up and die with the exact same regimen. It's a matter of knowing your strain and/or watching everything like a hawk and changing or fixing things BEFORE they become a huge issue. In hydro things work very fast.......both good and bad so a small problem becomes a BIG problem in almost no time at all. That's why hydro needs more maintenance imo.

Hey there Weedhound can you elaborate a little more on this answer vs just guessing. Maybe the Brain would know a little more on that. Only being your veg time is a little to long. The formula looks pretty good thats why I want to give it a shot. Thanks in advance GTD:thumbsup:

[loco81]

quick question thats probably dumb how do you know what you ppm meters conversion is? and when you say 200ppm of cal mag or whatever what do you mean? how much per gallon? sorry kinda retarted questions but i gotta know. since you are using same products as me i want to try and mimic yours as best i can since you do well for yourself!

[Weedhound]

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Hey loco......we don't usually provide outside links but in the case of your question I think it's necessary and the mods can remove it if they see fit. This should answer any questions.....Blue Lab gives good info and makes it easier to understand than some other folks (like me trying to tell you.....)

I use my meters at a 700 conversion so make sure you understand WHICH conversion your meter is when you use it.......and that the formula you are following is doing the same with it's instructions.

Did that make sense?

[Mr. Champ]

Thanks for the incredible write-up. I just ordered my TDS meter so I should be able to be a little more accurate with my nute schedule.

I was wondering how you added a specific PPM to your solution? I have a 25 gallon reservoir, so I add a set amount in tsp/gal. Would I mix the nute in a separate container to get the PPM before adding to the res?

Thanks for your help, and thanks again for the write-up!

[Weedhound]

Hi Mr Champ,

Good to hear you are gettng some meters.......sorry that I don't know the answer about your other meter. What brand are you getiing? Make sure you understand the difference between conversion at 500 as opposed to ec conversion at 700 and whichever conversion you are going to be working with.

Yes, I generally mix things up in a seperate bucket, ph everything last, and then add the solution to the regular res. I stick with pretty simple; add some then check the number, then add more. It's much easier than you think to overdo some nutes and ruin your wanted ratios.......I've had to stop and dump an incorrect mixture more than once.

[Prospector]

Thanks a bunch! I got one for 79.95 on Ebay.Mo betta than tap water,much more stable,etc. Prospector

[Mr. Champ]

Hi Mr Champ,

Good to hear you are gettng some meters.......sorry that I don't know the answer about your other meter. What brand are you getiing? Make sure you understand the difference between conversion at 500 as opposed to ec conversion at 700 and whichever conversion you are going to be working with.

I am not sure which conversion factor I will be working with. I had to take the cheap route till I can save up for a nicer meter. The one I found on ebay seems to be a knockoff of Hanna called HM Digital. Hopefully, it will be accurate enough to learn about my nutes and get the job done.

Does ppm matter when you are adding Liquid Karma, Sweet and Superthrive? These are the additives I have for this grow (which were purchased based on your schedule). Do you want to keep your ppm range after all nutes and additives are added or only after the nutes are added?

Thanks again!

[seesinthedark]

If your tap water stays stable with the ph it sounds like you are good to go. :thumbsup: Don't let that hydroton escape until it submits phwise...that stuff is a BEAR to keep stabilized.

I've only used the one drip system so cannot offer any pearls about different systems better/worse. Hopefully others will chime in about which ones they like and why.

Please, just get a R.O. unit, and have safe water,period.How long you guys been growing hydro? anyways!Peace and POT!imp:

[Dimpala]

Please, just get a R.O. unit, and have safe water,period.How long you guys been growing hydro? anyways!Peace and POT!imp:

ditto.

[Weedhound]

Or you can grow the way everyone else seems to think since they seem to have all the answers any way....which Im sure they'll help you payng for too if you can't afford it.

PS I dont at ALL aappreciate the dig seees in the dark dished out follwed by peace and good cheer crap.. One warning: dont do it again. Thank you.