Feeding: Maxibloom -or- Sensi Bloom A&B?

LeastExpectedGrower

LeastExpectedGrower

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I've been running 5.8-6.2 in HP, but not hand watering these days. I had been a bit higher, around 6.5 but I had a bunch of people suggest that I should treat it closer to a hydro medium than a soil.

...and yeah, I can't see two teaspoons of maxi. Most people hand watering seem to be at 5-7g which is teaspoonish depending on how you scoop. I bought a little digital scale and weigh my stuff out these days.
 
MickFoster

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Hey @HydroKid239.
It's pretty much a known fact that the nutrient companies always list a very high nutrient mix on their labels.
Most people know to only feed half of what's listed on a nutrient label.
Are you new?
 
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HydroKid239

HydroKid239

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MickFoster said:
It's pretty much a known fact that the nutrient companies always list a very high nutrient mix on their labels.
Most people that know anything, know to only feed half of what's listed on a nutrient label.
Are you new?
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I answered your question on where I got the amount from. I’m fairly new yes, but my plants aren’t on trial here. I came in suggesting Maxibloom to the OP.
However, I give my plants what they can take. If I’m feeding 750pm, and they aren’t complaining.. I’m pushing to 800-1000ppm in mid-late flower. Which is over the 2tsp dose instructed on the product itself.
The Epsom feeding is where I said I went wrong. Didn’t even ask for help on the issue, but thanks.

p.s the “amount required” is up to the plant. Not the feed chart.
 
Billy the Mountain

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HydroKid239 said:
However, I give my plants what they can take. If I’m feeding 750pm, and they aren’t complaining.. I’m pushing to 800-1000ppm in mid-late flower. Which is over the 2tsp dose instructed on the product itself.
The Epsom feeding is where I said I went wrong. Didn’t even ask for help on the issue, but thanks.

p.s the “amount required” is up to the plant. Not the feed chart.
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It's not

Either your meter reads very low or your teaspoons are not full.

1 tsp Maxi= 6g
12g/G maxi ~ 3.3 EC

7g/G maxi ~ 2.0 EC
 
LeastExpectedGrower

LeastExpectedGrower

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bc_southbuds said:
@LeastExpectedGrower @HydroKid239 @Billy the Mountain

One thing is clear: It's all about the Maxibloom (at least on this forum).
Nobody has mentioned Sensi Bloom for a couple of days now.

So far the ultimate KISS is this:
- Pro Mix
- Maxibloom
- [Insert pruning/training choices here]
- Ph Testing
- EC Testing.
- Having Fun

All that's left is arguing about ratios and amounts lol.
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Maxi has been around a long time...and if you probably opened the conversation up to a whole bunch of others, you may find different results. I started with GH Trio but the Maxi's are just way easier to deal with...simple measure and pour. With Trio I was syringing small amounts in different combinations per gallon and it was just a time-sink as well as me feeling like I was never quite getting the balances right across a grow. I still mix 'per gallon' but I simply weigh it out and drop it in.
 
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Playk328

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bc_southbuds said:
So this is my first ever grow, and it will be outdoor. I'm familiar with plants and enjoy gardening, but I am not familiar with a regimented feeding schedule using liquid fertilizers.

I've decided to use straight Pro-Mix (with maybe a dash more perlite) in 5 gallon grow bags for my autoflowers.
I've done quite a bit of reading and just wanted to weigh-in here with what type of food and feeding schedule you think is better.
(I know there are endless additional boosters and additional flowing supplements, but for the sake of keeping it simple I'll just ask about the main supplements and ask about boosters later.)

Which would you recommend?

COMBO #1
Advanced Nutrients Sensi Bloom A&B (Veg + Flower)
TaNgs EASY Auto Feeding Schedule
(As per Dr. Autoflower's advice)
Pros: More forgiving with Ph, less Ph testing needed
Cons: Costs more

COMBO #2
Maxibloom (Veg + Flower)
Budybong's Schedule (Seen this going around quite a bit)Dit
Pros: Cheaper, simple, good even on its own
Cons: Measuring/adjusting Ph recommended

I've heard great things about both. I've seen countless HUGE grows on just MaxiBloom alone, and so many people swear by it. Then again, I really like the appeal of Sensi Bloom because the Ph is supposed to be easier to maintain.

Thanks in advance for your vote!
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Ditch all that synthetic nonsense and switch to organic.. Amend your soil, give it life and then watch it grow.
 
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Playk328

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Here is a good solid mix that does about 200 gallons for cheap.

1 bale peat. 1 part mushroom compost, 1-2 parts top soil..
Around 1 1/2- 2 cups of lime..
A couple handfuls of oyster shells
A few big handfuls of Alfalfa pellets
50 litres of composted sheep manure
5 gallons of chicken manure
50 litres of Sea Compost
A few handfuls of worm castings
Several handfuls of bunny poop
Around 1 1/2 - 2 cups of epsom salt
Eggshell powder " a handful"
8 cups of Gaia Green All Purpose
8 cups of Gaia Green Power Bloom

You can substitute Gaia Green for any organic dry amendments, I use Gaia since its available and easy to use. My whole soil mix is under 80 dollars for around 200 gallons of soil "very affordable for the amount of soil it produces"..
 
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Playk328

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For 165 dollars I am able to produce over 500 gallons of pure organic soil that you would just water only and its better for mother nature.. Just sayin :)
 
LeastExpectedGrower

LeastExpectedGrower

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Playk328 said:
Here is a good solid mix that does about 200 gallons for cheap.

1 bale peat. 1 part mushroom compost, 1-2 parts top soil..
Around 1 1/2- 2 cups of lime..
A couple handfuls of oyster shells
A few big handfuls of Alfalfa pellets
50 litres of composted sheep manure
5 gallons of chicken manure
50 litres of Sea Compost
A few handfuls of worm castings
Several handfuls of bunny poop
Around 1 1/2 - 2 cups of epsom salt
Eggshell powder " a handful"
8 cups of Gaia Green All Purpose
8 cups of Gaia Green Power Bloom

You can substitute Gaia Green for any organic dry amendments, I use Gaia since its available and easy to use. My whole soil mix is under 80 dollars for around 200 gallons of soil "very affordable for the amount of soil it produces"..
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This is one of the reasons I don't do organic.
 
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