Quote Originally Posted by Poohcat21
What I did was mix up 2 --1 gallon containers with 1 tsp of miracle grow plant food, I don't have the bottle here, so I don't know the ratio of nutrients off hand, but I followed some directions from another website. I then mixed up two-half gallons . One with 1/2 tsp and the other I accidentally put in 1 tsp instead of 1/2 tsp. I watered Wilty with the two half gallons. Now the soil I'm using is that Miracle grow organic soil. It has manure in it, but no chemical fert.
I flushed her with almost 1 gallon of fresh water but was afraid to water anymore. Do you think that is enough? Should I flush with more?
You know, it's hard to find soil with no fert in it. I originally grew the seedlings in some soil I found that had no fert in it, then transplanted them into this soil. My husband thinks that we should stop fertilizing and just water with plain water, what do you think I should do? Thanks again
Ok...1st, Most of us hate miracle gro...not formulated for MMJ, but it is possible to grow with it, I just feel that you must already know what you are doing to survive...with Miracle gro....Imho

I think that is your 1st problem...

2nd...anytime you use a soil with nutrients already in the soil...you are asking for problems, but If you do use it...Then NO NUTES, UNTIL THE BEGINNING OF FLOWER.
From what I understand, nutrients will dissipate over a couple of months in soil like that. So, hubby is probably right. I would not water until they were practically dry each time and only with water, until they show you the need for nutrition...Buy some real nutes...gh 3-part (chem nute), or pure blend pro (organic nutes). there are numerous nutrient co's. these are 2 of the most popular.
that makes it easier to get info from mentors...Imho.

3rd...If you want sterile soil with no nutes...I get mine at truevalue or the dollar store...hyponex is one brand...about 2 dollars a bag, basically the cheapest soil you can buy...you also need perlite and peat moss...
I use 50% soil...30-40% perlite, and 10-20% peat moss.
add a screen and a layer of rock on the bottom of pot (for drainage and stabilization...and fill with your soil mix.

post II I would just watch that plant closely...the general rule of flushiong/leaching...Is too rid your soil of salt build-up/toxidity...the common fromula is to flush pot with 3-4x's the capacity of pot...i.e., If you are growing in 3 gallon pots then you need to flush with 6-9 gallons of water...
some old growers just take and put their plant in the shower, and rain on it for 20-30 minutes..(tepid water temp) too cold will shock...too hot will melt...Gotit?

post III..As far as the Gnats go...If you want I can just let you wait for GK