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    Powder nutes for hydroponics

    Gator got me thinking about switching to all powder nutes. I've been using Future Harvest which is an excellent line of products, but so many damn bottles and so much plastic! I've just looked at Reefertilizer and now I'm looking at Lotus nutes: any suggestions? Again: I grow hydroponically.
    Anyone can grow schwag. If you want to grow top shelf bud, study hard: https://www.growweedeasy.com

    Growing since July 21, 2016; pothead since 1967
    2 BCNL Roommate hydroponic grow boxes w/ 400w COB LEDs, Future Harvest nutes

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    I have a question that has come up a few times. Years of testing, sure. All the right numbers, sure. 5-star reviews, sure. But what makes a product cannabis specific?
    Articles I've read say different brands that have the same ingredients are basically the same thing. Store brand vs name brand, I guess.

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      #3
      I have no experience with hydro, but I think it could be done in a dwc, but maybe not in a rdwc, would it clog the circulation pump???

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      • alltatup
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        How would it clog? You dissolve the powder in the water.

      • Allenpro
        Allenpro commented
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        An inline filter takes care of that,

      • Allenpro
        Allenpro commented
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        Define Disolve. It doesnt happen naturally

      #4
      I messed around with powdered additives. I tried an essential elements powder, different limes and found that they were not really great when using a tank to fertigate from. Lots of sediment accumulated in the bottom of the tank even with the best mixing possible so I reverted back to liquids.

      It didn't cause any issues though I just didn't think it was a great idea given the sediment build up in the tank.
      Flower Room: 11' x 7' x 7.5'H, 480w AC, 13gal/day dehumidifier, 1.5gal ultrasonic humidifier, 60gal (27gal usable) nute tank, 16" pedestal fan & 18" wall fan. Lighting and climate automated. Hand watering.
      Veg Cupboards: ​​​​​​Two 4x2x6H cupboards. SF2000 Evo in one SF7000 in other. Climate controlled and automated. Hand watering
      Aeroponics Low Pressure Bucket: 20W LED. 5 clones & 20W LED 11 clones
      Lights: Mars Hydro FC-E1200W, SF-7000, SF-2000 evo in flower room.
      Medium: Coco/perlite, 7.2gal pots, no drains
      Current Grow: ​​​5 x Photos Franklin's Orange Zkittles x Sour Diesel in flower room, 3 Franklin's White Widow x Sour Diesel Clones, 13 x Orange ZkittleZ x Sour Diesel clones in Aeroponics buckets x 2.
      Last Grow: A mix

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      • alltatup
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        Bluey I appreciate that feedback.

      • Allenpro
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        Yes I wouldnt use them in DWC unless you have a good mixer, I bought a portable mixer for keif extraction, too much work and not a quality product so now I use it for the ebb & flow res. Bottom feed RDWC its not a big problem but you do have sediment

      #5
      Kinda what I was thinking

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        #6
        I think it's going to require 2 pumps,one to circulate the mix , And one to feed the plants, the f


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          #7
          I have used Jacks 321 for several years with good luck but I also add a variaty of supplements for the roots and I cant say enough good about the Fox Farm Soliable trio in flower at about 1/4 strength

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          • alltatup
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            I've never had a problem with the strength of the stems, which is why I've been able to have lots of "horizontal grows" with supercropping. I haven't broken a stem yet because it was too flimsy. I'm posting pics below. Stems are plenty strong.

          • Allenpro
            Allenpro commented
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            Yes I supercrop every grow, I think the stress gives teh buds a little boost. My first RDWC grow was autoflowers, that was the first mistake. They wereso thin though they would crush like a straw and then break. What media are you growing in and what nutrients are you using

          • alltatup
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            Allenpro I use leca clay balls and Future Harvest nutes (a Canadian brand). It's awesome, and I love the leca because I sterilize it in H2O2 and it's good to go over and over and over. I've never grown autos but I understand that LST isn't good for them--at least that's what they say on GWE...

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          SUPERCROPPPING HOLLOW STEMS: Not a problem!!!

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          Anyone can grow schwag. If you want to grow top shelf bud, study hard: https://www.growweedeasy.com

          Growing since July 21, 2016; pothead since 1967
          2 BCNL Roommate hydroponic grow boxes w/ 400w COB LEDs, Future Harvest nutes

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          • alltatup
            alltatup commented
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            golfnrl I'm your sister, my brother!!!!! And thank you for such a compliment!
            Last edited by alltatup; Today, 06:33 AM.

          • golfnrl
            golfnrl commented
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            Ooops...ima glad to know and ima happy to thank you for your kindness to my mistake!!

          • alltatup
            alltatup commented
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            golfnrl Not to worry!! Folks assume I'm a dude cuz of my name, I think (????)

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