WATER SOLUBLE BLOOM FERT HOW MUCH? HOW OFTEN?

[jimmybobjoe]

I have this bloom fet that is 15-30-15 and your supposed to mix it with water to feed your plants. The only problem is that of course it does not have the recomended dosage or frequency for MJ. The brand is Expert Gardener, and some of the directions say to use it for each waterings and some say every 7-14 days and then some even say 3 times a year. as for the quanity of bloom fet to be mixed with water, it goes anywhere from 1/4 Tsp/gal to 1 Tbsp/gal. Also, i noticed that when i do make a batch of this water and nutes it automaticly takes my PH from 7.5 to 6.0. any and all sugestions would be greatly appreciated.

jimmybobjoe Reviewed by jimmybobjoe on 09-26-2005. WATER SOLUBLE BLOOM FERT HOW MUCH? HOW OFTEN? I have this bloom fet that is 15-30-15 and your supposed to mix it with water to feed your plants. The only problem is that of course it does not have the recomended dosage or frequency for MJ. :p The brand is Expert Gardener, and some of the directions say to use it for each waterings and some say every 7-14 days and then some even say 3 times a year. as for the quanity of bloom fet to be mixed with water, it goes anywhere from 1/4 Tsp/gal to 1 Tbsp/gal. Also, i noticed that when i do make a Rating: 5

[SeedKing72]

Thats a good question. I would go with a weak solution.. better yet, I would trash it and go get something organic.. if not be safe go 1/4 teaspoon and only use every other water.. Im no expert.. but I would take them slowly into it.. get something Organic.. Like Fox Farms Tiger Bloom around $14.00 for a quart..

[jimmybobjoe]

Well as for getting somthing else, its not gonna happen. I have exhausted all of my extra funds on this current setup. I also am currently in between jobs. lol (you like that?) Im looking for a job that would be suitable with my new found hobby. I think i will go with the 1/4 TSP every other water like you said and then move up to every water unless someone else has input on this. What about the ph though? I have had problems with my ph level. Everytime i add a couple of drops of concentrated lemon juice to my water to make it more acidic it goes back almost where it was in a couple of days. I have to add it like 2 or 3 times before it stays put. I have read that a ph of 5.8 and higher will sufice for MJ, and will keep it from getting burned by allowing the plant to take in less nutes. When i add the nutes to my water it takes the ph down to about 6.0-6.2.

[Marc Benson]

First off what stage of growth are you in? Veg? Flower? How old is the plant?

But you shouldn't be fertilizing every time you water. Will torch the plants. And if it says 1/4 tps give it 1/8 tsp the first few times and then work it up very slowly. Some people don't ever get to max strength as it starts to burn the plant. Of course you can only learn that little fact after you've already burnt it.

As for pH? Water and soil should be around 6.5 to 6.8 for MJ. Over or under that it begins to lock out ferts. And you should adjust your pH right before you water. If it sits for awhile it'll go back up...which you discovered.

[jimmybobjoe]

Im about 2 1/2 weeks into flowering.Im trying to boost the flower growth. as for the dosage it ranges anywhere from 1/4 teaspoon for house plants every watering, to 1 tablespoon for fruiting plants every 10 days. as for her age, i started 3 of them about 8 or 9 days after Hardon started his last ones. they currently stand at about 17 inches tall and have tons of female hairs all over.

[SeedKing72]

Yeah, I agree with Marc go weak first and not every water... I too am between jobs, I cant even smoke because I may get pissed test..