I'd definately recommend gettin a TDS meter first off. I made that mistake first time and lost six plants, a wise investment. Don't waste your money on a PH meter, you can get a PH test kit with a vial and test solution for like 15 bucks and they work just fine. I think a PH pen costs like 85 bucks. I've never used the powdered stuff, but the flora nova nutes are great. :thumbsup:
Smallsetup Reviewed by Smallsetup 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