About the ratios of fertilizers Help!!

parajana

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So I have been using Roots Organics Grow products and so far so good, well this is my first time and i began to realize duh the nutes have ratios mine is 2-0.5-1.5 my ladies are doing great thanks to just reading the plants but how is this used and how often do the plants need nutes and watering, they are in soil and a mixture of other things!!! please help me answer my questions????? thanks!!:roll:
 

Bonafide925

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The plants need nutes about once a week. And water every 2 days (or when the top of the soil gets crusty and not moist)
 

Nocturn3

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The plants need nutes about once a week. And water every 2 days (or when the top of the soil gets crusty and not moist)
I disagree. Depending on the soil composition, this could be a sure-fire way to overwater your plants, which will kill them a lot quicker than underwatering would.

You should not water on a set schedule, since plants will uptake water at different amounts, depending on many things including: soil, temps, air flow, stage of growth, size, lighting etc.

The best way to tell when a plant is in need of watering is by the weight of the pots. Watered soil is a lot heavier than dry soil, and when you get used to the weight difference, you will have a reliable indicator for watering.

Until you get used to the weight method, the best way is to either use a moisture meter in the soil, or stick your fingers down a few inches into the soil to feel for moisture content there. The very top layer of soil is not a reliable indicator, since it will dry out quickly due to fans and lights, whilst the bulk of the soil is still very moist.

As for watering technique, it's best to water slowly and evenly, until there is a small amount of run-off from the drainage holes. After this, the soil should be allowed to dry out properly, before you consider watering again.

I personally use nutes almost every watering (using biobizz, which is quite mild compared to some nutes) , but not until the nutes in the soil have been exhausted (check the bag, it should say something like "feeds for xx weeks"). I use plain water like 1 out of 4 waterings, and nutes for the rest of the time.
 

parajana

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I disagree. Depending on the soil composition, this could be a sure-fire way to overwater your plants, which will kill them a lot quicker than underwatering would.

You should not water on a set schedule, since plants will uptake water at different amounts, depending on many things including: soil, temps, air flow, stage of growth, size, lighting etc.

The best way to tell when a plant is in need of watering is by the weight of the pots. Watered soil is a lot heavier than dry soil, and when you get used to the weight difference, you will have a reliable indicator for watering.

Until you get used to the weight method, the best way is to either use a moisture meter in the soil, or stick your fingers down a few inches into the soil to feel for moisture content there. The very top layer of soil is not a reliable indicator, since it will dry out quickly due to fans and lights, whilst the bulk of the soil is still very moist.

As for watering technique, it's best to water slowly and evenly, until there is a small amount of run-off from the drainage holes. After this, the soil should be allowed to dry out properly, before you consider watering again.

I personally use nutes almost every watering (using biobizz, which is quite mild compared to some nutes) , but not until the nutes in the soil have been exhausted (check the bag, it should say something like "feeds for xx weeks"). I use plain water like 1 out of 4 waterings, and nutes for the rest of the time.
Wow thanks so much on elaborating your response that is really helpful for me thanks again!!!!:wink:
 
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