Quote Originally Posted by BlueBear
Thank you very much for posting this LW. With this 3 part feeding sched along with the CM and the LQ how many res changes do you do??? How long are you veging when you grow fewer plants with this formula? What is a fair yield with this formula with a average yielding strain compared to the Lucas schedule with the same strain? Also, what is your current set up like, as far as buckets, I can't find any recent grow logs or posts where you break down your bucket and light set up.
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let me see...I don't count rez changes...I just follow regimen, until one day I decide to finish the plant and use overdrive, (I mix overdrive with the 3-part and no furhter LK or CM+ at this point which means that I will be going into the last 3-4 weeks topping off with plain water.

From seed I veg* 2 months (normal veg length) vegging less that that is considered a shortened veg period. You get away with 2-4 weeks of veg with clones, because they retain age of mother...Also finish time variies in conjunction with length of veg time...the longer you veg the longer it takes to mature and finish...However, just remember that shorter veg periods cut down on yield considerably
*you don't count seedling/cutting rooting time for veg. veg should be implemented with nutrients when you get at least 4-5 alternating nodes and plant is well rooted.

I don't estimate yields, but I would say that I almost double the lucas method yield w/this formula, maybe??? (plants just get much bigger)...

Well last time I used the simple independent 5 gallon buckets.

I use 5 gallon bucket bubblers...10, 18, and 35 gallon sterlite tubs.
I have a couple aero set-ups I built in the 10 and 18 gallon tubs
I use drip system like in Madman goes aero...built w/10gallon tubs.

I use 45w cfl's and 4' tubes for rooting and seedlings
I use a 400w MH and a 1000w MH for veg..sometimes the plants take off so much that I flower in week 5-6 to keep height down, but I lose some yield...It is a matter of timing my finish so I don't run out of Meds.

In Flower I use a 1000w MH and switch to a 1000w EYE'hortilux hps
I also use a 250w hps to flower smaller potted plants (sweet)

Lastly...I stopped all grow logs at point of proving systems worked. I occasionally show a few piks here and there of plants close to harvest. I plan on showing a couple of the 5 gallon bucket plants...a fantasma(AK-47) and a "fine" tied over NYCD..., but since becoming mod and being out in the open, so to speak, I have chosen the more cautious road...I don't post my rooms or set-ups anymore. (If I grow at all) ala Zandor...You have to brag in moderation due to the current political climate...know what I mean? Vern. Hope this helps you all out. peace
latewood Reviewed by latewood on . Latewood's Legacy: GH 3-part and CalMag tutorial and discussion After experimenting for 2 years with Advanced Nutrients/additives... Botanicare Pure blend Pro/additives...and GH3-part/additives. I fond this formula works and yields the best; And leaves the roots healthy throughout grow. Goodluck This should answer a lot of question's you newb's have, and It should save you some money in the longrun. Since a lot of you get caught up in the Lucas Method. I found this to yield more. However if you have space limitations, just remove the Grow from Rating: 5