Nutrient Schedule

[SmurfKiller]

Hi all, I had a quick question about Nutrients.

I went to my local supply shop and got some Nutrients and have been following the guide that came with it. But on the chart it has a Grow phase of 2 weeks, and bloom of 8 weeks.

Now if i understand correctly the "Grow Phase" is the plants vegetative state, and the "Bloom Phase" is the flowering stage.

So if my assumptions are correct, 2 weeks is way to short for a vegetative state my plant will be tiny!

So to my question, what do i do for Nutrients, do i stick to the grow schedule regardless of what stage my plant is in. which sounds stupid.

Or do i simply extend the "grow phase" for about 4-5 more weeks, then continue with the "bloom phase" once i change my lighting cycle to 12/12?

I have attached the grow schedule that came with my Nutrients.

Thanks in advance.

 

[grorite]

dont go by the schedule go by what your plants are telling you

 

[match box]

I'm on my 2 grow and it's not so easy to read your plants when ya first start. Just veg longer and when you think they are ready go to flower. good luck

 

[SmurfKiller]

dont go by the schedule go by what your plants are telling you

Cool thanks, that's what i thought. I just found lots of post online of people saying follow the grow schedule that came with the nutrients, which sounded stupid to me.

 

[kryptoniteglo]

Ignore the schedule. Veg for as long as you can for the space you have. The longer you veg, the bigger your yield. If you can go the full 6-8 weeks, then you'll be on your way to maximum yield.

Also ease your plants in to the nutrient levels -- start with 1/4 strength for a couple of weeks, then 1/2 strength for a couple of weeks, then 3/4 strength, then full strength. That should be around the time that you go from veg to flowering.

It's better to undernute and treat for a deficiency than overnute and try to keep from killing them.

 

[ProfessorPotSnob]

Nutrient Schedules are like Cooking Recipes .. Each has to be adjusted according to the variables involved most times not .. I think of a recipe as a guideline and even less with Nutrient Schedules as often they are bullshit ...