NormanNugget Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 I’m on my first grow with seeds in the ground just about to show their faces, I hope. After a little advice on general feeding/nutrient schedules. I’ve assumed most charts are for feeding 1-2 times a week. I’m using: • Epsom salt solution (to balance out hard water) • NPK RAW Silica • Intense Nutrients Foundation • Biobizz Grow • Biobizz Bloom • Ecothrive Biosys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanNugget Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 Feeding plan as follows, I know I will need to change this based on how they do, but would like to have a good baseline understanding. All measures being diluted in 2l as I’ll mix in 2l bottles! Seedling per 2l Silica - 0.125g Every watering Epsom - 4ml Every watering Foundation - 5ml 1-2 times per week Veg (after 4 sets of leaves) Silica - 0.25g Every watering Epsom - 4ml Every watering Foundation - 5ml 1-2 times per week Grow - 2ml 1-2 times per week Biosys - 0.5g every 2 weeks with half nutes) Week 1 Flower per 2l Silica - 0.25g Every watering Epsom - 4ml Every watering Foundation - 5ml 1-2 times per week Grow - 2ml 1-2 times per week Flower - 2ml 1-2 times per week Biosys - 0.5g every 2 weeks with half nutes) Week 2-3 Flower per 2l Silica - 0.25g Every watering Epsom - 4ml Every watering Foundation - 5ml 1-2 times per week Grow - 2ml 1-2 times per week Flower - 4ml 1-2 times per week Biosys - 0.5g every 2 weeks with half nutes) Week 4-5 Flower per 2l Silica - 0.25g Every watering Epsom - 4ml Every watering Grow - 2ml 1-2 times per week Flower - 6ml 1-2 times per week Biosys - 0.5g every 2 weeks with half nutes) Week 6-8 Flower per 2l Epsom - 4ml Every watering Grow - 2ml 1-2 times per week Flower - 8ml 1-2 times per week Biosys - 0.5g every 2 weeks with half nutes) Week 9 Flower Flush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 When a plant is vegging you don't need to feed it as the compost has nutrients in it, everytime you pot up it gets fresh nutrients so the first time I feed veg nutes is actually at the start of 12/12, I use the veg nutes for about 10-14days. You can feed the foundation though as it's just a root stim. I don't personally use silica as compost has it in already. There's no way a seedling will need epsom salts, I don't even use it nowadays since I changed from Biobizz but you might need to use it a couple of times through the plants life, you'll see lower leaves fade but the veins stay green, it's quite easy to see. It's been awhile since I used Biobizz so I can't recall when I used the epsoms, in my head I got near the end of veg then a couple of weeks in 12/12. Like I say you might not need it at all, most plants did fine without it, just the odd one now and again would require it. So once you're in flower and the stretch has finished you can switch to grow and flower (biobizz requires you to use both). You feed everytime you water, not 1-2 times per week. Sorry I can't help with the Biosys, I've never used that before. Like I say I've not used Biobizz for years, I've heard it's got weaker since I used it but I can't confirm myself. I used to use 1ml Grow and 1ml bloom early in flower and increase the bloom as the flowers progressed. Some plants will require more grow nutes too, you'll know from the fading fan leaves. I think max I ever went to was 2ml grow (per litre) and 3ml bloom (per litre). Just out of interest where did you find that chart? 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanNugget Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 @KC The chart is just me making it up so I could post it here for helpful comments like yours! The Epsom salts is 250g diluted in a litre of water, then I’ll add 4ml of that to my water to balance out the ca/mg imbalance I have due to hard water. I assume this will be ok every watering. Would you use foundation for every watering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanNugget Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 So maybe this is better: Seedling per 2l Silica - 0.125g Every watering Epsom - 4ml Every watering Foundation - 5ml Every watering Veg (after 4 sets of leaves) Silica - 0.25g Every watering Epsom - 4ml Every watering Foundation - 5ml Every watering Biosys - 0.5g every 2 weeks with half nutes) Week 1 Flower per 2l Silica - 0.25g Every watering Epsom - 4ml Every watering Foundation - 5ml Every watering Grow - 2ml Every watering Flower - 2ml Every watering Biosys - 0.5g every 2 weeks with half nutes) Week 2-3 Flower per 2l Silica - 0.25g Every watering Epsom - 4ml Every watering Foundation - 5ml Every watering Grow - 2ml Every watering Flower - 4ml Every watering Biosys - 0.5g every 2 weeks with half nutes) Week 4-5 Flower per 2l Silica - 0.25g Every watering Epsom - 4ml Every watering Grow - 2ml Every watering Flower - 6ml Every watering Biosys - 0.5g every 2 weeks with half nutes) Week 6-8 Flower per 2l Epsom - 4ml Every watering Grow - 2ml Every watering Flower - 8ml Every watering Biosys - 0.5g every 2 weeks with half nutes) Week 9 Flower Flush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woozy Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 You could have a winning formula there for all I know but I’d keep it really simple, just use bloom and grow and maybe some cal mag/ Epsom salts. When I started I used everything going and it just confuses you even more. Just use good compost, bloom, grow and cal mag. Learn how the plants respond to that, when using lots of different products it’s never clear what’s doing what. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 My waters really hard, I never use epsoms, you might need it a couple of times but you certainly don't need it every watering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanNugget Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 Awesome, so hopefully everything it getting more simple! Just need to find someone who knows about NPK Raw Silica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeydoughnut Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 If you’re using biobizz OT1’s feed schedule is on here. I’m sure many have used it with success. Probably worth having a read just to get the advice of a pioneer, legend and amazing grower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shumroom Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 45 minutes ago, KC said: My waters really hard, I never use epsoms, you might need it a couple of times (if your water is the same as mine) but you certainly don't need it every watering. So you might need to use it more regularly than me depending on your water supply). Pedantic mode enabled Also it might be worth noting that Biobizz isn’t what it used to be, that’s why lots of folk don’t use it anymore. The trial size packs might be full strength but the contents of the regular size bottles have definitely changed over the years. Intense Nutrients for the win Atb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woozy Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 56 minutes ago, Shumroom said: Pedantic mode enabled Also it might be worth noting that Biobizz isn’t what it used to be, that’s why lots of folk don’t use it anymore. The trial size packs might be full strength but the contents of the regular size bottles have definitely changed over the years. Intense Nutrients for the win Atb If intense could get itself certified then I’d be with you, but just saying it’s organic isn’t enough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanNugget Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 2 hours ago, mikeydoughnut said: If you’re using biobizz OT1’s feed schedule is on here. I’m sure many have used it with success. Probably worth having a read just to get the advice of a pioneer, legend and amazing grower. Thanks @mikeydoughnut I’m basically following that but with the addition of the silica and foundation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanNugget Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 2 hours ago, Shumroom said: Also it might be worth noting that Biobizz isn’t what it used to be, that’s why lots of folk don’t use it anymore. @Shumroom so I’ve heard, unfortunately after I bought a litre of both. I’m gonna stick with them for my first grow and see how it goes.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shumroom Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Just don’t be surprised if you end up feeding like 5ml per litre at some points Atb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeydoughnut Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Although biobizz might have gotten a bit shit it’s more the regimen than amounts that might be of use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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