Info Overload - Need Clarification Please

[tukdgr]

Hi all. I am gearing up for first indoor grow and have been reading and re-reading everything I can. I think I read too much to take in for now.

I am...
- going with the recommended "KISS" approach (3-Part - CalMag and LK or Superthrive).
- getting RO water and a ph kit
- getting FoxFarm Potting Soil

Q: re: 3-Part - is that referring to regular feeding or soil, both?

Where I am getting mixed up is; deciphering the tips regarding nutrients and feeding. It seems some people make their own potting soil/mixtures while others use commercial soils/mixtures which contain nutrients already.

So, for instance, the Miracle Grow 3 or 6 month mixtures contain nutrients, as does FoxFarms, so how much additional feeding/nutrients do I actually need, if at all.

It does occur to me that maybe I am getting feeding mixed up with nutrients. e.g; one and the same ?

If I were to use an analogy, would it be correct to say that 3-part potting soil/mix is like a pets basic required food, and the feeding is like giving treats between meals to aid in proper coat health and shiny teeth?

Other Qs; (i will turn these into separate threads if recommended - just lemme know)

Q: I have seen the tip about flushing the plant prior to harvest, but if I get a soil/mix which has all those nutrients, etc, how could I flush the plant?

Q: I see many use FoxFarm soil but don't see if they dilute for seedlings or use full strength. If diluted - with what?

thanks for any help. sorry again if too much for one thread - I will break up if asked.

tukdgr Reviewed by tukdgr on 07-26-2010. Info Overload - Need Clarification Please Hi all. I am gearing up for first indoor grow and have been reading and re-reading everything I can. I think I read too much to take in for now. I am... - going with the recommended "KISS" approach (3-Part - CalMag and LK or Superthrive). - getting RO water and a ph kit - getting FoxFarm Potting Soil Q: re: 3-Part - is that referring to regular feeding or soil, both? Where I am getting mixed up is; deciphering the tips regarding nutrients and feeding. It seems some people Rating: 5

[bigsby]

Q: I see many use FoxFarm soil but don't see if they dilute for seedlings or use full strength. If diluted - with what?

thanks for any help. sorry again if too much for one thread - I will break up if asked.

Nice to see that you are doing your homework! Refreshing really.

Have a look at my signature line. You will find some useful stickies there. In particular, you might want to read up on the soil section under the Instructions for Growin', where you will find a good, basic soil mix that is cheap and reliable. You can add bat guano, fish emulsion, bone meal, etc if you want to go with a fertilized soil.

I don't have experience with the FF line so I can't offer much help. However, you will want to use a dedicated seedling mix to start. Any pre-fertilized soil will likely burn and kill the seedling.

Keep it all in one thread. Easier for you and easier for everyone else.