General Hydroponics Flora Series vs Advanced Nutrients

[CrusadeBoxer]

Which would the experts use, and why. I will be using a hydroponic system and I will also be usuing Liquid Karma.

CrusadeBoxer Reviewed by CrusadeBoxer on 03-01-2006. General Hydroponics Flora Series vs Advanced Nutrients Which would the experts use, and why. I will be using a hydroponic system and I will also be usuing Liquid Karma. Rating: 5

[LOC NAR1958]

Toss a coin. I use GH 3 part, but only using micro and bloom for Lucas formula right now. I hear they are both very good. I am wanting to try Dutch Masters, It is at the top too.

[turtle420]

Both kick-ass.

I've got the General Hydroponics... because it was the 1st one I stumbled upon on eBay.

But from what I read, Advanced Nutrients kick-ass.

[britewire]

Advanced Nutrients cause that<s the only one I got experiances with... Their pirahna is great on soil.

[latewood]

AN 3-aprt and GH 3-part are the same thing...AN evens credits them...I have always used AN 3-part, but last time I needed Bloom I got a great deal on GH,
So I am using both AN and GH...Bud Blood was DR Bambridge Bud Blossom, or something like that...Although AN has procured a few recipes and ph'ds from other major nute co's, they test exclusively on mmj. That is why I started with them...Voodoo juice is BAd ASS, if you can afford it...Overdrive as well.
later.lw

[Bluefunk]

From what i gather there's very little difference, the deciding factor will be your growing skill - they are both quality nutrients. I use GH 3 part out of preference

[Stormcooker]

I use FloraNova series. It's a blend of chemical and organic nutes. Best of both worlds. Do yourself a favor and don't get all wrapped up in lots of fancy additives. You will drive yourself crazy trying to construct the perfect cocktail and you may end up overdoing it. Stick with basics, your base nutrient, and maybe a supplement or two at the most. I hate the thought of adding 10 different things throughout the course of your plants life.

[latewood]

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

[FERMENTATION]

Woody for President. Yes.

[Stormcooker]

Yes Latewood, I do use supplements. I have used supplements since my first grow years ago. After researching and doing homework on maximizing yields I was persuaded to use Cal-Mag which is very cannabis-friendly since I use reverse osmosis water, Floraliscous Plus, for beneficial bacteria and micro/macro nutrients, Diamond Nectar for added nutrient uptake, and Hygrozyme which is excellent to use with the good bacteria supplements. Like I said I use FloraNova as my main nutrient source. I would really like to compare a grow though using just Floranova, and using floranova with all the above supplements. I have never done a grow without them so I would like to see the difference in yields I would obtain. I don't mind paying the costs for the supplements, and I enjoy using my instincts to add them when I feel it is neccesary, I do however really wonder how much it makes a difference, and if I should be adding more, less, or the same each time. I would like the perfect "cocktail", but I don't have an identical second grow room to perform that test. It sure would be fun to have several identical grow rooms and test out several different brands and varieties of nutrients on the same genetic seed or clone.