Multiple Questions. I've Just No Clue Anymore

[The White Snoop]

Big Bud & PPM - I'm still confused. If my current PPM is 1200, adding 15ml of BB will raise my PPM by 900. My total PPM will be 2100. Isn't that bad? Shouldn't I lower my current PPM to around 300-600 before adding the BB?

It would only raise it to 1500. When it says that it will raise it 300 ppm, Thats after you add ALL of the BB you need.

[moreover123]

Thanks. I'll add it today & cross my fingers. Hopefully 1500 ppm won't be too much for them.

Bach - Yes, I want to try scrog.

[starmark]

if you are growing from clones,dont use the gh 3part grow...the amount of stored nitrogen will make the plants go apeshit the first 3 or 4 weeks in flower and you'll have 10' plants....i had the same problem and went to the lucas formula which is micro and bloom only (even in veg) ...problem solved

[moreover123]

Star - They were Bubblicious from seed. I used Lucas forumla. Plants were put in flower at about 10-12" tall.
It was very frightening. Seems they finally stopped growing.

Oh - the giant tree has smaller flowers than the shorties. Must have put all it's energy towards growing 7 foot tall?

[latewood]

good job everyone...Thanks snoop...I knew someone would have to clarify the PPM stated values.

moreover...where you have misunderstood is that every liter you mix with the BB value is rated at 300ppms. the more water...the more additive needed to maintain ppm level.

If AN says use 2ml per liter...that is approximately 8ml per gallon. Not that much. That mix would equate to 300ppm.

Now if you add another equal part of water and BB@2ml per liter/8ml per gallon you still have 300 ppm because you added equal amounts of water and BB additive to still equal 300ppm...follow me

With that said. I run my nutes during flower @ approximately 1500-1600ppm = 2.0-2.2EC thereabouts.

Back to bigbud. If 8ml per gallon is required, then for 3 gallons you would use 24ml big bud, and that would have a value of 300ppm. Remember that you can always run 50% or 75% of recommended values. No one says that you have to use everything full strength...For instance. I recommend you use 5ml per gallon that would be 5/8's of recommended factory strength; And safer!

I have switched to the lucas formula the last couple trys; But, I use lucas0-5-10, even in flower...due to the fact that; I use calmag+, Liquid Karma, Hygrozyme, and a BUD additive; all additives at full strength.

(BUD BLOOD wk1 flower after transition flush)
(Big Bud week 2-6f)
(Overdrive week 7f)...top off, top off, flush, whenever I feel it's time.

I was running a little too HOT using lucas0-8-16...If I remember correctly that came to 1400ppm by itself...

RE: lights. What I am saying is regardless of the amount of lumens, when you add 600 watts, regardless of bulb; that is alot more light than you had. The more light the better. I would be run over 2000 watts in flower room, but My circuits are maxxed out, if I try...and I would rather have a small grow with less light than burn the place down...peace

[moreover123]

Late - Thanks. How is the Lucas going for you? Any noticeable difference? Do you think you'll stick with it?

[latewood]

My plants are not as big...I like it, because I actually get the yellow leaves showing all the nitrogen is being used up internally...peace

I will say this though...You get bigger plants with the use of Grow-part in veg, but if you are having to watch height or have space issues...the lucas formula is the way to go...