Thanks stinkster, your a real brass monkey. I was using ppms to try and prevent over fert. It seems that even at 1/2 strength,botanicare products, bloom, sweet, calmag, and karma, is reading at 1500 ppms. The feedback i am receiving from those kind enough to offer some guidance say that is too high.
Anyone doing Botanicare in Soil??

Would 1/4 strength be better? I was told add a 1/4 strength on watering cycle to help reduce salt buildup. Just when i think i have a clue, i find myself with pages of questions and much uncertainty.

Thanks all for attempting to help me do no harm to the ladies!