Best to use nutes from the same brand for both veg and flower. Some of the brands are not compatible, and overdosing of heavy metals, hormones, salts is quite possible, if not likely. :jointsmile:

Been using FF for over 5 years. (many 'seasons')

I'll likely never go all organic. The organics take too long to break-down and become usable to the plant, (makes correcting defeciencies a big pain) but FF is a nice balance of both. And with their handy schedule as a guide, even a newbie like me can have success. :jointsmile:

Using those AN products is like wearing a pair of gloves to light a match. Sure...they may work to prevent burns for some people, in some instances...but are incredibly unnecessary for most folks. Keep it simple...it's cheaper in the long run and remember: you can't buy a great garden from any nutrient company...but you can overspend on expertly marketed products, and still have a crappy result.

Water aeration is unnecessary in soil. The suction created from watering the soil does just fine to bring air down to the root zones.