Help with dry nutrients

dave_jam

dave_jam

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i have a bag of 9-12-12 dry nutrients for tomatoes but I'm wanting to use it til I get some better stuff. I've been using MG 24-16-16(the kind you put in water) in half doses but it seems the other would be better.

Should I follow the directions meant for tomato plants? It calls for 2 tablespoons every couple weeks...

My first grow is currently in 2nd week of flowering, therefore the 24-16-16 is not an option. Could anyone give me some insight on the best way to use this stuff?

Also, my auto White Widow is in seedling stage- is it to early to start using molasses?
 
Lordhooha

Lordhooha

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dave_jam said:
i have a bag of 9-12-12 dry nutrients for tomatoes but I'm wanting to use it til I get some better stuff. I've been using MG 24-16-16(the kind you put in water) in half doses but it seems the other would be better.

Should I follow the directions meant for tomato plants? It calls for 2 tablespoons every couple weeks...

My first grow is currently in 2nd week of flowering, therefore the 24-16-16 is not an option. Could anyone give me some insight on the best way to use this stuff?

Also, my auto White Widow is in seedling stage- is it to early to start using molasses?
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Get something with no nitrogen in it that's too much for flowering
 
ruwtz

ruwtz

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You always want nitrogen from start to finish. I'd say your 9-12-12 is decent for bloom if you can boost the P and K at peak (weeks 5-7).

The go-to PK booster is monopotassium phosphate ("MPK") and its available on Amazon if your local garden center can't help you.
 
MMJ Dreaming 99

MMJ Dreaming 99

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ruwtz said:
Great stuff. This is what I use, many others too. Must be paired with calcium nitrate.
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Thanks bro. Can this be used for veg and flower? They have instructions saying that you can but you change the formulation and add a few things like calcium nitrate.
 
cobshopgrow

cobshopgrow

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looks like good stuff could work, never used this ratio, but thinking of using something similar (next year or so...), for veg this is too low n to my taste, but depends what you add.
But those ratios... there a dozen recommended ones, this looks like a "bloobooster" fert., take care and youre good.
You may want to check out the Hydrobuddy software , think you can do a good mix with your fert and a calcium nitrate supply.
Later on in bloom you may can substitute the calcium nitrate with calcium sulfate, which will raise your sulfur level, which should be ok i think (depends a bit on your used water, but sulfur isnt that harmfull and some recommend high doasges, not sure how about a recommended dossage, you have 4% allready).
 
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