High Iron Well-Water killing my plants?
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im4satori
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there plenty of options, im going to recommmend what im familiar with but that doesnt mean other brands arent good
since your currently using a 1 part formula
if you want something that is super easy to use a 1 part formula the general hydroponics floragrow for veg and floranova for flower
is super easy
full strength
floragrow (for veg)
1.5ml/liter
plus add 0.5 grams of Epsom salt per 4 liters
floranova (for flower)
2ml/liter max
since your currently using a 1 part formula
if you want something that is super easy to use a 1 part formula the general hydroponics floragrow for veg and floranova for flower
is super easy
full strength
floragrow (for veg)
1.5ml/liter
plus add 0.5 grams of Epsom salt per 4 liters
floranova (for flower)
2ml/liter max
Justin Freidman
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Will do!
Justin Freidman
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Unfortunately I'm very limited to what I can get here. However, I can get HESI - which seems to have some great reviews.
http://www.hesinutrients.com/
im4satori
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well its more likely you need it but without a water analysis that's actually to be determined
Justin Freidman
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It's almost impossible to get a mineral analysis done where I live. I think best I just go with RO.
im4satori
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Justin Freidman
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Unfortunately not. I live in a 3rd World Country. I have to order everything by mail that takes 2 weeks to arrive.
I could possible get some epsom salt. Will they help?
Justin Freidman
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I think you might be right about the EC. I'm keeping my EC to 1.6 at the moment. Ionic's recommended dose is 1.5.
However, I just read this.
"Lets start with the small print on the bottles. What many do not know: the recommended EC value is based on osmosis water with an EC of 0,0!"
https://www.rollitup.org/t/ec-by-joe-camel.928508/#post-13181569
My water is 200pm, around EC .333 - From what this guy says my final EC should be 1.5-.333 so 1.16. I'll go tonight when the lights are on and reduce the solution to 1.16 and go from there.
How long do you think the plants will take to show any signs of improvement? A week?
However, I just read this.
"Lets start with the small print on the bottles. What many do not know: the recommended EC value is based on osmosis water with an EC of 0,0!"
https://www.rollitup.org/t/ec-by-joe-camel.928508/#post-13181569
My water is 200pm, around EC .333 - From what this guy says my final EC should be 1.5-.333 so 1.16. I'll go tonight when the lights are on and reduce the solution to 1.16 and go from there.
How long do you think the plants will take to show any signs of improvement? A week?
im4satori
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now that I know you have limited access I will take another look at what you've got
keep offering options you have available
if we don't find anything better stick with what you have and lower your EC
you cant go buy there directions... there all wrong on 90% of the bottles for most brands... its ridiculous
keep offering options you have available
if we don't find anything better stick with what you have and lower your EC
you cant go buy there directions... there all wrong on 90% of the bottles for most brands... its ridiculous
Justin Freidman
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Dude, thanks again for taking the time to help. The only nutrients I have available (until I can order some) is Formulex, Ionic Grow and Bloom. I can possibly source epsom salts, but that's it.
I'll drop EC to 1.2 and stick with what I have for now. Next week I'll also get an RO machine and then go with that water and a higher EC (possibly 1.4)
I'll also order some new nutrients. The Dutch Pro series get a good review.
I'll drop EC to 1.2 and stick with what I have for now. Next week I'll also get an RO machine and then go with that water and a higher EC (possibly 1.4)
I'll also order some new nutrients. The Dutch Pro series get a good review.
ttystikk
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Most people I know on well water would kill to have your numbers, lol
N and K are high but in proportion with each other. Cannabis doesn't need a lot of P, especially in veg.
Epsom salt, aka magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, is going to help boost S and Mg, but it won't affect much else.
N and K are high but in proportion with each other. Cannabis doesn't need a lot of P, especially in veg.
Epsom salt, aka magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, is going to help boost S and Mg, but it won't affect much else.
Justin Freidman
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I've just been to the grow room, used my infra-red glasses to dilute the solution. I've gone with 1.0 EC for now at 5.8pH. I'll see how it goes over the next week.
im4satori
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top page bloom
second page veg
using the nutes you linked me to
actually very nice ratios ..N might be a little low in veg but not much a calmag product wont remedy
but we still haven't sorted out your micro nutes and magnesium/calcium rates (later)
all you need is the hydrogrow and the p-k
for grow stage
hydrogrow 3ml per liter
for 150 liters add 455 ml hydrogrow only
for flower
hydrogrow 2.5 ml
p-k 0.5ml per liter
for 150 liter 380 ml hydro grow and 75 ml p-k
you don't need the hydrobloom product
second page veg
using the nutes you linked me to
actually very nice ratios ..N might be a little low in veg but not much a calmag product wont remedy
but we still haven't sorted out your micro nutes and magnesium/calcium rates (later)
all you need is the hydrogrow and the p-k
for grow stage
hydrogrow 3ml per liter
for 150 liters add 455 ml hydrogrow only
for flower
hydrogrow 2.5 ml
p-k 0.5ml per liter
for 150 liter 380 ml hydro grow and 75 ml p-k
you don't need the hydrobloom product