Hello. I'm considering a first grow using a rubbermaid based dwc system and about 10,000 lumens of CFL light in a cabinet. I'm trying to get some feedback on a good nutrient combination for beginners. Something not too complicated (if there is such a thing) and somewhat forgiving (again if there is such a thing- I realize this isn't easy at all).

I've read great things about the "lucas system" and it sounds awesome, but I'll be honest- I'm a cheapskate, and GH's flora series isn't cheap. Some other faq's recommend powder based nutes to save money so right now I'm thinking about going with GH's MaxiGrow and MaxiBloom. They're powdered, cheap, and Ph buffered which leads me to believe it'll be somewhat forgiving.

My question is this- has anyone ever done a grow using MaxiGrow and MaxiBloom with any success? I'm using CFL and not HID, so will using the 'cheap stuff' even make that much of a noticeable difference since I'm using less light anyways? My reasoning is that the money I'll save by buying powdered nutrients can be better invested in a Ph meter and TDS meter to maintain quality.

Does anyone have any experience or advice they'd like to share in the way of less expensive nutrients, and simple formulas to use them with?

Thanks to all for your help and advice.

-Mark (not realy mark. Not even sure who Mark is. My last name isn't spofford either. none of my real information is anywhere on or near this server lol)
mspofford032579 Reviewed by mspofford032579 on . Best butrient system for beginners Hello. I'm considering a first grow using a rubbermaid based dwc system and about 10,000 lumens of CFL light in a cabinet. I'm trying to get some feedback on a good nutrient combination for beginners. Something not too complicated (if there is such a thing) and somewhat forgiving (again if there is such a thing- I realize this isn't easy at all). I've read great things about the "lucas system" and it sounds awesome, but I'll be honest- I'm a cheapskate, and GH's flora series isn't cheap. Rating: 5