for just starting out, I would highly recommend General Hydroponics 3-part and Cal Mag Plus if using RO water or in a low cal / mag area (like much of the Colorado front range)

Advanced Nutrients "mess of products" is perhaps too much to start with, IMO.
copobo Reviewed by copobo on . Hydroponic/Soil nutrients Im planning my first hydroponic grow. I think for starters i am going to go with the ebb and flow system with the rockwool starters and 3 inch cubes with the cutout. I was planning on doing drip system with the mothers and ebb and flow for the veg and flower cycles for the rest of the crop. I was trying to find out what the best nutrients are for this type of system for veg and flower cycles. The last i heard was that you should water with this system 3 times a day but i dunno. Also while i Rating: 5