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 Inverted
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Registered: 06/01/08
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 Re: Germinating seeds quickly  [Re: maryanne3087]
#479167 - 09/18/10 03:48 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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maryanne3087 said:
Which do you use?
I have some BioBizz Fishmix which I think is fairly good I have a seperate product by BioBuzz called Alg-a-mic. So far these are the best products of the sort I've tried. I have some Algen mix from House and Garden to test also.
I'm thinking of making my own or attempting to using dead fish and pond/septic enzymes I might even see how long it takes for a AACT to break down dead fish unfortunately I live in a small house and the weather is already chilly so I can't brew outside.
Been using it for about 9 years. I love it.
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Edited by Inverted (09/18/10 05:39 PM)
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maryanne3087
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Re: Germinating seeds quickly [Re: Inverted]
#479176 - 09/18/10 04:02 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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1quart = 32 gals = 75cents a gal Stuff isn't cheap.
How much do you use as a supplement?
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Inverted
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Re: Germinating seeds quickly [Re: maryanne3087]
#479178 - 09/18/10 04:06 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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I add about a tablespoon in with my regular feedings.
I don't think it's that expensive, but it has proven results...
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maryanne3087
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Re: Germinating seeds quickly [Re: Inverted]
#479187 - 09/18/10 04:13 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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How did you find it benefited your plants over just the Floranova do you use both grow and bloom?
I use Floranova grow, potassium silicate (AN's barricade), magnesium sulfate (epsom salts),some raw calcium nitrate, and humic acids. I feel none of these could be cut without losing completeness from my regiment. I sometimes change things up a bit using flora micro+bloom, cutting the silicate, epsom, or humic from time to time.
When I have a bunch of clones going I want to compare some bloom boosters - I have some satchels of shooting powder, koolbloom, and want to try a couple more.
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Re: Germinating seeds quickly [Re: maryanne3087]
#479194 - 09/18/10 04:27 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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What kind of a meter do you use? I like to talk EC more, because different companies use different conversions. I use Bluelab @ x500 for TDS, and x700 for PPM.
Just a Milwaukee brand TDS meter, I couldn't afford the nicer models that did both EC and TDS. It's on my list of things to get though.
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How hard is your water?
140 PPM from the tap.
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Most nutrient companies give really high dosage rates, I'm almost tempted to test some (not on my plants) at the recommended dosage.
Yah, that's kind of what I was doing with this. It's just too strong though, at least for the plants I have right now. Maybe if they were vegged for a month or so before flowering they could handle it.
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As far as I can tell higher PPMs don't necessarily make for higher yields
Definitely agree with this. I'd rather use less food honestly, means I spend less money and less of a chance to stress my plants out.
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maryanne3087
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Re: Germinating seeds quickly [Re: coda]
#479210 - 09/18/10 04:43 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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If it's TDS, that's a x500 from EC?
2ec = 1000 TDS, 1400ppm. That's the conversions Bluelab uses.
I love my guardian and truncheon, I hardly touch the truncheon but it's still sexy as hell.
100 TDS = 140 PPM which is my water
140 TDS = 196 PPM
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Inverted
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Re: Germinating seeds quickly [Re: maryanne3087]
#479235 - 09/18/10 05:42 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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maryanne3087 said:
How did you find it benefited your plants over just the Floranova do you use both grow and bloom?
I use Floranova grow, potassium silicate (AN's barricade), magnesium sulfate (epsom salts),some raw calcium nitrate, and humic acids. I feel none of these could be cut without losing completeness from my regiment. I sometimes change things up a bit using flora micro+bloom, cutting the silicate, epsom, or humic from time to time.
When I have a bunch of clones going I want to compare some bloom boosters - I have some satchels of shooting powder, koolbloom, and want to try a couple more.
Yes I use both. It's more of a feeling thing. I was giving them very accurate feedings with just the FN, but I still wanted to see healthier plants, so I started adding that in with my FN, and I noticed just a general slight increase in overall health. Not major, but I'm OCD... I like my plants to be real dark green, but not to toxic levels. 
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maryanne3087
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Re: Germinating seeds quickly [Re: Inverted]
#479242 - 09/18/10 06:05 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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I hear ya. I might give it a try. I really like BioBizz FishMix but I don't use it along side my Floranova, I've been using it for my herb garden. I don't know if I'm crazy or if my produce does taste better with organic ferts. I'm going to do a blind test next growing season.
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