Full Version: How Often To Feed In A Iws?
hi could someone please tell me how often to feed and for how long in a iws? also any details on what e.c at all the different stages of grow and bloom would really help me as i am brand new to hydro, thanks
anyone? please
I dont know of anyone that uses them on here mate
Maybe one or two along the years, so that is probably why you have no answers
Owd
Maybe one or two along the years, so that is probably why you have no answers
Owd
QUOTE (Owderb @ Nov 7 2009, 10:47 AM) 
I dont know of anyone that uses them on here mate
Maybe one or two along the years, so that is probably why you have no answers
Owd
Maybe one or two along the years, so that is probably why you have no answers
Owd
thanks for the reply mate. are they not used because they are shit or something?
Direct from the IWS site 
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We have recently run tests of the best growing medium to use and found expanded clay pebbles the best with the benefit of many feeds through out the light cycle. 60% clay / 40% coco was a close runner up with less feeds but using the benefits of coco fibre as a buffer against root diseases.
When using only expanded clay pebbles, always wash pebbles and, where possible, leave to soak in ph balancedwater. When feeding use a hydro based feed and set your timer to feed every 5-6 hours on 18 hours and every 4-5 hours on 12 hours. Never let the root zone dry out or be over saturated as this could damage it.This is only a guide line and we would suggest that you feed your
plants when your medium dries out to about 20% moisture.
When using coco/pebble mix, add a good layer of straight pebbles to the bottom of each inner pot (the ones with loads of holes in the bottom) and then top up the pots with your mixed growing medium. When feeding, saturate your growing medium and allow to almost dry out until feeding again.
When feeding, use a coco based nutrient and as a rule feed once or twice a day on 18 hours and up to 3 times a day on 12 hours. Never let your growing medium dry out as this could cause damage to the root zone. Check with your local retail outlet for instructions on your chosen growing medium.
When using only expanded clay pebbles, always wash pebbles and, where possible, leave to soak in ph balancedwater. When feeding use a hydro based feed and set your timer to feed every 5-6 hours on 18 hours and every 4-5 hours on 12 hours. Never let the root zone dry out or be over saturated as this could damage it.This is only a guide line and we would suggest that you feed your
plants when your medium dries out to about 20% moisture.
When using coco/pebble mix, add a good layer of straight pebbles to the bottom of each inner pot (the ones with loads of holes in the bottom) and then top up the pots with your mixed growing medium. When feeding, saturate your growing medium and allow to almost dry out until feeding again.
When feeding, use a coco based nutrient and as a rule feed once or twice a day on 18 hours and up to 3 times a day on 12 hours. Never let your growing medium dry out as this could cause damage to the root zone. Check with your local retail outlet for instructions on your chosen growing medium.
hi thanks. is that ok? every 4-5 hours? wouldnt they die being in a dry medium with so long between watering? sorry for the thicko questions but i only know about mud 
when i do set the timer to feed is it for a period of 15 minutes and should they be fed when the lights are of to stop them drying out? thank you
when i do set the timer to feed is it for a period of 15 minutes and should they be fed when the lights are of to stop them drying out? thank you
Vamps mucka i used to feed mine twice a day on 18/6 and 3times a day on 12/12 bro it worked for me m8 but make sure you got some nice roots b4 you put the pumps on timers i hand waterd mine for the 1st wk or 2
QUOTE (leepy @ Nov 9 2009, 05:22 AM)
Vamps mucka i used to feed mine twice a day on 18/6 and 3times a day on 12/12 bro it worked for me m8 but make sure you got some nice roots b4 you put the pumps on timers i hand waterd mine for the 1st wk or 2
hey leepy, thanks mate. when you feed is it for 15 minutes?
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