When to switch ferts?

[pressman57]

I've read that when the equinox occurs the plant flowers, and you need to switch fertilizer. Should I wait until September 22nd, or should I switch earlier?

pressman57 Reviewed by pressman57 on 08-11-2010. When to switch ferts? I've read that when the equinox occurs the plant flowers, and you need to switch fertilizer. Should I wait until September 22nd, or should I switch earlier? Rating: 5

[gypski]

I've read that when the equinox occurs the plant flowers, and you need to switch fertilizer. Should I wait until September 22nd, or should I switch earlier?

I, for one, have already started to flowering and have switched over.

[Geoponic]

As soon as they flower (show white hairs) you should switch. Conditions are different everywhere and every year and some strains flower earlier than others. Right now I have three different srains; one is in full bloom and two are bigger but not blooming yet (as of Aug 10th in Oregon).
I fertilize at half strenght every time I water and I water every three days - I have 20 gallon pots with good drainage. Using fish fetilizer which is very mild at that dose.

[pressman57]

Thanks for the replies....I'm new at this. I'll keep my eyes open for white hairs. I suppose they'll form between (or on) new leaves?

[pressman57]

UPDATE

I checked and sure-enough there are white hairs all over the place.

Thanks gentlemen!

[pressman57]

Or ladies. Don't mean to be sexist....