Hey I just would say that using them by the book imo is not something I would do, depending on strain. If you have one that doesn't shock easy and also drinks nutes like a monster then build up to that point of using full schedule nute amounts. Half of the amount in a gallon is sometimes too much depending on different variables. I use the FF Ocean soil and the trio of nutes and had I gone by the stuff that comes with it I wouldn't have had the results I have had. I love the stuff but it can shock and burn your babies, and it is really important to keep watering at consistent intervals and get your feeding regimen down so they don't have another reason to hermie. You will love the products but read about others and what they used and maybe incorporate some of what you see. Either way have fun cause it is suppose to be.