Eldo Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Hi uk420 Planning my 1st grow Will be using bb all mix bb grow and bb bloom I'm pretty sure root juice would be a good addition but very expensive for 1 weeks feeding is it necessary or even better is there a cheaper garden centre alternative Think I'll be starting seeds in grow plugs. Was going th then transport into light mix but in an effort to avoid another trip to grow shop hoping someone can recommend a soil suitable for seedlings from garden centre Lastly bio heaven and top max? Trying to keep things simple and costs down but wondering if I'll get better results using these TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revive Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 (edited) @Eldo it depends what part of the country you are in as its not available where I'm from but if you can get clover compost then thats pretty dam decent.. BB root juice is expensive but goes along way and is great for explosive root development.. I think some of there products are a bit unnecessary, I've used top max but thought it a waste of time.. there fish mix is great, i prefer that to there grow and folk often use it as a replacement..Once again it goes along way so money well spent id say..there are cheaper alternatives of course but maybe for your first grow you should stick to tried and tested to maximise your chance of success.. get a diary up of your grow mate it will help folk give you guidance and advice should you need it..best of luck on popping your cherry Edited March 19, 2022 by Revive 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldo Posted March 19, 2022 Author Share Posted March 19, 2022 (edited) @Revivethanks mate. Think for what it's worth I'll stick to the BB feeding guide Currently shopping for ec and ph pen. Any other essentials I need but may need? Edited March 20, 2022 by Eldo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latigid aikon Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 22 minutes ago, Eldo said: Will be using bb all mix bb grow and bb bloom Just now, Eldo said: Currently shopping for ec and ph pen. Any other essentials I need but may need? You don't need to measure EC or pH with compost and organic feed so you can save some cash there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldo Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 @latigid aikoneven if I know my tap water pH is like 7+? More than happy to save on these purchases but I was leas to beleive I'd have to adjust my ph down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latigid aikon Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 You need to with hydro and coco but compost buffers pH. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anarchycamp Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 7.2 out of the tap here, smallest budget going with soil.(won't tell you my total cost you'd laugh) Used grey water for a grow and it was fine If you're worried about the grow shop,park and walk a few streets to it. I take cat litter bags to the shop and slide them soil bags in for when I get home As Revive says, get a grow diary up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revive Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 @Eldo by all means save money where you can but don't skimp on the extraction/scrubbing. Get the best filter you can afford.. Look forward to seeing your grow diary up at some point.. good luck buddy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anarchycamp Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 @Revive pretty sure @Eldo is looking at extraction at the mo. Got to go EC now, really is the shizniz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux_Interior Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 I used Bio Bizz for nearly ten years. They are a big hitter. Root Juice I have used in young seedling stage and in place of introducing BioBizz Grow to young plants. If it is down to budget & your compost has a decent nutrient supply don't bother go straight to low strength BioBizz Grow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 You don't have to use root juice but I do like a bit of root stimulant. It's the only thing I buy apart from grow and bloom as it actually does something imo. I've never used allmix as it looks really shit, if you're paying growshop prices you could buy Canna, Playgron or House and Garden mixes which are lovely. Any reason why you want to use Biobizz nutes? I hear they've gone down hill in recent years. I use full strength compost for seedlings and never really had any bother but you can use a multipurpose from the garden centre if you're worried about it being too strong. I don't use garden centre ones as they seem to be very inconsistent to me. The last time I used levingtons essential because that was all i could get during lockdown and that was quite weak in nutes. They sell it in supermarkets usually. It's fine for starting off seeds/cuts. Tbf I did a whole cycle with it, you just got to get on the nutes earlier than usual. Best of luck with your grow 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldo Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 Thanks everyone. Once I'm happy with set up I'll pop some seeds and start a diary off Yes @anarchycamp that's right plan on putting s4 in there but tbh the 4 inch rvk is doing a good job and a let quieter than expected. Ive also seen a review where apparently hps messes with 67 controller hence looking to upgrade lights to led 1st. TBH 250hps and 4 inch rvk seem to be doing OK enough for me to not be in a rush to do so and I know that site sponsors are hoping to have back in stock sometime next month @KC went with BB soil and nutes because up till now had only heard good things and thought it would be one less thing to worry about and could go straight out of the bag trouble free. I do intent to either make my own soil or use coco in the future. Will grt some root juice ordered up online and grab some garden centre soil for seedlings. Seen some with 4 weeks feed and some with 12. Would the 4 week be less strong or just faster release and more likely to burn? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anarchycamp Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 @EldoNice one bud, aslong as you've got stealth you're golden. That thing about the controller and hps is a load of tosh, faulty sensor probably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revive Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 @Eldo look at how the garden centers store there comp.. some are riddled with fungus gnats.. if you can find a center that stores it inside all the better.. Look for clover.. jacks magic.. j Arthur bowers all pretty decent imo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 What composts are they eldo? Never seen one saying 12 weeks before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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