Foxfarm and feeding charts

[ifsixwasnin9]

Bottle instructions and charts have me a little confused. (Tiger) Bloom product label says "2-3 tsp per gallon, For heavy feeding 4 tsp per gallon". Foxfarm feeding chart at 8 to 10 weeks range from 1200-2170 ppm. In order to get at least 1400 ppm or so (in distilled water) you need at least 5 tsp per gallon. So is it best to follow the label or the chart?

 

[ozzydiodude]

It's best to start with low doses of nutes and build up til the plants show that the nutes are getting a little too strong. labels and charts just give you a idea of where to start and IMO are designed to sell more of the companies nutes.

 

[4u2sm0ke]

I fallowed the chart...and at full strength

 

[7greeneyes]

I utilize the lineup and I start the girls off at a 1/4 strength (1/8th for the auto's) and slowly ramp it up till they tell you they're at the right level. (as Ozzy previously stated).

 

[astrobud]

the plant whisperers

 

[pcduck]

Where have ya been astrobud?

:ciao:

 

[4u2sm0ke]

Go BIG...or GO HOME

:lama:

 

[ifsixwasnin9]

best to start with low doses of nutes and build up til the plants show that the nutes are getting a little too strong.

It's so hard to tell what to do when a plant (leaves) change color or plant slows growth during vegetative/flower growth or looks droopy or worn out. These plants are so sensitive. I usually boost nutes when growth slows but don't see plants finishing off properly (trichomes never change color).