Quote Originally Posted by Mal420xl
3 weeks...mmm about that. well i would say as long as you dont add nutes for quite a while and the plants have good roots established its awesome. after the better part of 2 months vegging my runoffs still read 2k+ppm, 2.1 ec. until that changes i wont add anything but some tiger bloom once i get them flowering. definition of "hot" is high in nitrogen and means that very young, weak, poor root systems will get the blowtorch effect. any soil can work. foxfarm and similar companies design the nutes and soils to be used in stages. start off in light warrior, get good roots going, transplant to ocean forest or happy frog get them nice and transitioned then start adding the feed etc. i started using it only because i cant get topsoil and make my own mix in the winter.
as long as you are aware of the pros and cons and can adapt to them you can work with most anything.
FF says: "Thereā??s no need for nitrogen fertilizers at first; instead try an organic blend like FoxFarm Big BloomĀ® Liquid Plant Food to encourage strong branching and a sturdy, healthy growth habit".

So there you have it! My plants really looks like they had a "blow-torch" put to them, that's for sure. Mia coppa. I'm the only one to blame. Their schedule calls for 2 tsp Tiger Bloom (2-8-4) + 1 Tbl Big Bloom (.01-.3-.7) every other watering.

They also recommend the following products for Flowering every other watering:

Open SesameĀ® Early Flowering Formula
( 5 - 45 - 19 ) 1st 2 wks of Flowering 1/4-1/2 tsp

Open SesameĀ® is a pH balanced blend of extra strength nutrients specifically designed for use during early flowering and ripening in fruits, buds, and flowers. With Open SesameĀ® you can look for enhanced flower size and multiple bud development. Use in soilless mixes, organic soils, hydroponics, and aeroponic systems. Open SesameĀ® is a high-phosphorus soluble fertilizer thatā??s designed to bring plants into bloom on command. Just say the magic words!

Beastie BloomzĀ® Heavyweight Blossom Builder
( 0 - 50 - 30 ) wks 3 & 4 of Flowering 1/4 - 1/2 tsp

Beastie BloomzĀ® is perfect for gardeners and growers who are ready to take their plants to the next level. This is a high-phosphorus soluble fertilizer thatā??s geared towards building amazing buds and flowers. Our revolutionary micronutrient pack is designed to create unbelievable internal bud density, which means that plants create fat, dense, tightly-packed blossoms, and plenty of them. Youā??ll also see exceptionally brilliant color and a long, dazzling blooming season.

Cha ChingĀ® Late Flowering Formula
( 9 - 50 - 10 ) wks 5-8 of Flowering 1/4 - 1/2 tsp

FoxFarm engineered Cha ChingĀ® to maximize a plantā??s production. Cha ChingĀ® is a high-phosphorus fertilizer that wonā??t leave a salty residue or build up in the soil and creates juicy, robust fruit with concentrated flavor and perfect texture.