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@pinky, are you saying nutes every feed until the plant has 4 to 6 nodes then can be fed every other feed.
@pinky, are you saying nutes every feed until the plant has 4 to 6 nodes then can be fed every other feed.
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Christine Green
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I stepped up BAR, you can adjust my post to be the winner if you'd like!
I stepped up BAR, you can adjust my post to be the winner if you'd like!
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jay was right as id say feed everytime myself, theirs is nothing in the growing mediums to feed the plants, with no nutrients growth will slow
jay was right as id say feed everytime myself, theirs is nothing in the growing mediums to feed the plants, with no nutrients growth will slow
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While we're waiting on the results HIT em with #2 Dres
While we're waiting on the results HIT em with #2 Dres
Dresney
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Question 2
Is it better to do LST/supercropping shortly after watering or while the plant is very dry? Why would it make a difference?
Question 2
Is it better to do LST/supercropping shortly after watering or while the plant is very dry? Why would it make a difference?
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thats why i asked pinky, some feed every other feed when the plant is getting more feed per watering, then growers do reduce to every other feed due to the growing medium holding more nutrients as the plant gets older, when its younger your watering less so they need feeding every time,
thats why i asked pinky, some feed every other feed when the plant is getting more feed per watering, then growers do reduce to every other feed due to the growing medium holding more nutrients as the plant gets older, when its younger your watering less so they need feeding every time,
AfricanGrower
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From my knowledge soiless mixes are made to retain less moisture than soil in order for plants to get watered more frequently. Thus more times roots are watered, equals faster growth.
Now with coco I know that it is a medium that can retain nutrients in it, but quite frequently lacks in Ca and Mg early on. Though I am not sure about feed frequency.
In pure vermiculite/perlite mixes, I believe nutrients are not retained in the mix as long and should be able to handle a daily nutrient feed.
From my knowledge soiless mixes are made to retain less moisture than soil in order for plants to get watered more frequently. Thus more times roots are watered, equals faster growth.
Now with coco I know that it is a medium that can retain nutrients in it, but quite frequently lacks in Ca and Mg early on. Though I am not sure about feed frequency.
In pure vermiculite/perlite mixes, I believe nutrients are not retained in the mix as long and should be able to handle a daily nutrient feed.
Christine Green
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PinkyGreen is closest. I believe that when using a soiless mixture that is peat moss based nutrients should begin to be fed when the plant is 4"-5" tall and has 5 nodes of growth with a 1/4 strength nutrient solution. I feed nutrients every time I water unless I am flushing.
PinkyGreen is closest. I believe that when using a soiless mixture that is peat moss based nutrients should begin to be fed when the plant is 4"-5" tall and has 5 nodes of growth with a 1/4 strength nutrient solution. I feed nutrients every time I water unless I am flushing.
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Judges 1 for Pinky 2 for jay. Please dont Split your decision!!! LOL
Judges 1 for Pinky 2 for jay. Please dont Split your decision!!! LOL
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I think if the plant is dry you take a chance on breaking a stem. Shortly after watering when it's supple and bendable
I think if the plant is dry you take a chance on breaking a stem. Shortly after watering when it's supple and bendable
Brassic Brit
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please see 3956 for my answer
please see 3956 for my answer
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alex801
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Better to lst 30 mins after water. The plant has sucked up much moisture. It's more flexible at this point and less likely to snap. Although this does still sometimes happen
Better to lst 30 mins after water. The plant has sucked up much moisture. It's more flexible at this point and less likely to snap. Although this does still sometimes happen
Christine Green
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Did I win?
Did I win?
Dresney
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Darn, where is McLoadie when you need him? I know he waits until the plant is dry and almost wilting for supercropping. I was hoping someone would be around to debate.
Darn, where is McLoadie when you need him? I know he waits until the plant is dry and almost wilting for supercropping. I was hoping someone would be around to debate.
AfricanGrower
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Shortly after watering. This is when the cell walls are the most flexible because of their recent hydration. If trying to preform HST and LST during a 'dry period', you run the risk of battling against a brittle cellular structure.
Shortly after watering. This is when the cell walls are the most flexible because of their recent hydration. If trying to preform HST and LST during a 'dry period', you run the risk of battling against a brittle cellular structure.
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