Quote Originally Posted by Token LaRoche



My plan is to use a coco/perlite mix and the Fox Farms hydro chemistry for the plant food. Purchased and ready to go.

My question is really simple: When do you introduce the nutes? I've been reading a lot and there doesn't seem to be a definitive answer. Some say wait until there are 4 nodes; others say you can wait until first transplant. The Fox Farms cheat sheet starts at week 1. Just looking for some guidance...

Any thoughts?

Feel free to treat me like an idiot at this stage -- you won't be far wrong. :lmao:

Thanks in advance.
The answer is as mentioned. You don't need nuters until you have roots. You generally have solid roots when you see 4-5 alternating nodes. This is fact!

As far as the answer to wait until transplant...I might've been the poster on that also; But; That recommendation is for soil grows when using a soil wit nutritional benefits/additives already in the soil. I find that the plant grows great in an amended soil until time to transplant into the :bloom" pot which is 3 gallon and up.

Hope this clarifies this subject for you.

As far as stress on the plant during transplant: I add nutrients at the same time I transplant. In fact; I clone off bottom foliage, transplant, and add nutrients as well as change the photo period to 12/12 all in the same night. Some will argue about this, but All the waiting and dark periods, etc, etc...are not necessary. IMO. Good Luck