hey stormy...Have you ever used any additives?...I ask because I remember when you 1st started posting. So I wonder where do you get the knowledge to advise people not to use additives.

I agree that you do not want to over do it; But I don't think you have the experience with these products to advise people not to use them. IMHO.

Alot of products in a regimen are only used during certain weeks in the grow, so they are necessary.
for instance...voodoo juice...Only used about 4-6 weeks, mostly in veg to build monster root system.
from finish back...flushing agent final week
overdrive one week before...big bud for 4 weeks prior to that, and bud blood 2nd week of flower to set budsafter week1f flush...all these highly proven and recommended by serious experienced growers everywhere.

I have spent countless hours on the phone with several different hydro experts from large commercial hydro co's to
little mom and pop store's. I am not afraid to have a serious conversation about growing, and store attendants are always willing to share what they know. I have used all the products I talk about...I have seen a difference with everything I have used. It is just a matter of money
I would say that you don't necessarily need them, but if you want more BULK then you will want to use them.
goodluck, either way you choose, lw