Bluejeans thanks for the info. So then I should have PPM meter coming on her way here shortly also. What is a desired ppm for the plant? And how would I be able to adjust the ppm per say its at 300 or 1000? Is there some sort of solution for that or does just adding Nutrients fluctuate it?
First of all, what is right for the plant will depend on the plant. Start low and work your way up depending on what the plant likes and how she reacts to changes. You'll see...
And yes, you alter your ppm (raise it) by adding nutes. First off, once you get your pH meter and ppm meter, bring your water to the correct pH, which is typically between 5.5 and 6.0 for hydro (most folks aim for 5.8 or so). Then use your ppm meter to test your water before you add any nutes. That will give you a baseline ppm. Let's say, for conversation sake that your tap water tests at 100ppms.
Now, start by adding about 1/4 as much nutes as the feeding schedule on your bottle calls for. Write it down and watch how your plants react. If they perk up, green up, or do nothing, then 24 hours later, you might try adding 1/4 strength more. Continue like this until you reach full strength (don't exceed full strength recommendations) or until your plants show signs that they have enough -- learn to stop at enough and don't push them all the way to nute burn. If the leaves start getting a darker green, but do not show any signs of brown on the tips or the veins, then they are "full" and don't want any more nutes...and they have a little surplus, which is what is making them dark green. Note the ppms at this point and make that your max for now.
As your plants grow and consume water and nutes, you'll want to check them every day or as often as possible (if your grow is not at your home location). When you add back water, add plain pH'd water only. Keep tabs on how much you add. Do not add any more nutes until you have replaced about 1/2 of your water. Example: if you have a 5 gallon reservoir and your girl drinks a 1/2 gallon a day, then you wouldn't add any nutes for at least 5 days (1/2 gallon x 5 = 2.5 gallon or half your res). Test you ppm daily and when you've replaced half your res with plain water, bring you nutes back up to where she was at "happy point".
That's the basics for a newbie. As you learn to read your plants, you will be able to better fine tune that to fit your specific strains needs. But this will give you a baseline start and hopefully keep you from frying your tender babies with too much nutrients.
Happy growing!
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