Nutrient dillution and feeding schedule help!!

[Masterkush666]

Im using fox farm nutrients for my plants but i cant seem to get my feeding schedule right. I get curled leaves and the bottom leaves will start to yellow. How much nutrient should i be using per gallon of water? Any help is much appreciated.

Masterkush666 Reviewed by Masterkush666 on 11-01-2008. Nutrient dillution and feeding schedule help!! Im using fox farm nutrients for my plants but i cant seem to get my feeding schedule right. I get curled leaves and the bottom leaves will start to yellow. How much nutrient should i be using per gallon of water? Any help is much appreciated. Rating: 5

[killerweed420]

What does the instructions say? I usually start a little lower than the instructions and after a couple weeks will add a little more if everything is going ok.

[Rusty Trichome]

Fox Farms has weekly feeding schedules, available here:

FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Company

[stoned88911]

fill out the trouble shooting form, it might be something else.

[Masterkush666]

Thanks everyone for the help, does anyone recommend any other nutrients for soil growing?

[Rusty Trichome]

I've been using the Botanicare Triflex for a couple of months now. (twas on sale) Am sorry I got it, as the Fox Farms liquids for soil, gives me better results. The only problem I have encountered with the FF, is the salt build-up. Monthly flushes with ph'd water fixes that problem, tho. :thumbsup:

With the FF, I go by the weekly feeding chart they provide. However, I split the dosages in half, and feed twice weekly. (weekly totals are the same)
For instance...if it says to give 1 tsp:gal, once a week...I give 1/2 tsp:gallon, twice a week. :jointsmile:

[Masterkush666]

thanks for the info.You mentioned ph'd water, what is the ph of the water your using to flush with and whats an easy and cheap way to test the water if there is such a way? Also while im on the subjuct, what do you reccomend to adjust the ph in soil of its getting high or low? Thanks again for the help.

[Rusty Trichome]

If you are using regular potting soil, and not a cactus mix, or African Violet mix, I wouldn't worry too much about the soil ph. Easier to adjust water, and check run-off. If broke, I'd at least get a freshwater aquarium ph test kit for $6.oo or so) Problem with those are that you can;t get an accurate reading on your run-off water. Since the run-off water isn't clear, it affects the color-coded results.
One of the best gadget purchases a gardener can get is a ph pen. Mine is a $60.00 Milwaukee that's worked great for almost a year. I consider it indispensable. :thumbsup:

You can google ph up, and ph down for stuff to adjust water.

[FatSean]

If I understand your post, you feed your plants with fertilizer every feeding, right? Instead of fullstrength one time, and plain water the next, you always feed a 1/2 strength mix of FoxFarm nutes?

I'm loving these nutes but definately have noticed the salt build-up issue. Can you talk about why you decided to feed 1/2 strength nutes at every feeding, rather than alternate full-strength and plain water? Thanks!

[Rusty Trichome]

I go with 1/2 strength twice a week, mainly because it's easier on the plant. I live in the desert and I flower in an outdoor shed, so my ladies are stressed already. And when it's 100 degrees f. in the shed, the full-strength dilution stresses them even more for a day or two. Plus...it gives me the flexibility to make little adjustments mid-week if necessary. A little calcium here...some Silica Blast there...

During the summer, I water up to 1/2 gallon or so per 3 gallon pot...daily. Were I to go with full-strength once a week, I'd be 'flushing' most of the nutes away. Or at the very least, making them settle (accumulate) in the lower regions of the pot.

Very doubtful you are seeing the effects of salt build-up. It doesn't happen overnight, but over a longer period. (at least a month or more)