ppm levels for soluble soil nutes?

should i use an ec meter for my soluble soil nutes or go to what it says on the tin

I like to know ec/ppm just as a reference point, that way if I have a deficiency or burn I know if i should go more or less. Unfortunately there have been inconsistencies with some products on the market, so it is also a good way to make sure that it is the same every time too. It is definitely not as important as it is in some hydroponic set ups though.

941mick said:

I like to know ec/ppm just as a reference point, that way if I have a deficiency or burn I know if i should go more or less. Unfortunately there have been inconsistencies with some products on the market, so it is also a good way to make sure that it is the same every time too. It is definitely not as important as it is in some hydroponic set ups though.

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what ppm level would you do for soil

mainliner said:

what ppm level would you do for soil

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It differs from strain to strain, and even phenotype to phenotype sometimes. My rule is to always start with lower than recommenced dosages and if I don't see any issues I know I may be able to push it a little harder the next time (not same plant, I mean the next time you have that phenotype at that stage of growth).

After 2-3 crops I feel I know what my EC sweet spot is on a particular phenotype for each stage of growth. If you are a grower who is always strain hopping obviously this technique is not for you, and I don't have any advice for that style of growing, because it is not how I garden.

Strain hopping is difficult i have 5 different strains in one room at any given time.