i have a question about the ferts. can i just use the AF Supermix for the whole grow whitout using PK 13/14 or do you think that the ratio between Nitrogen and Phosphorus, Potassium is that important. The AF Supermix has a NPK ratio of 5-2-5, i think. Isn`t there to much Nitrogen during the blooming phase proportional to Phosphorus and Potassium?
Indoor AF Supermix - PK 13/14 necessary
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Hi Badabong
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I don't really bog myself down too much with ratios and just go for nutrients that i have seen others succeed with, but i'll have a stab at answering your question
You will want a higher ratio of nitrogen for the Veg process (pre flowering), and a higher Phosphorus and Potassium ratio during the flowering phase.
If it's a first grow, i'd recommend keeping it simple and seeing what results you can get with the minimum of nute line up. That way if something goes wrong, you're not guessing at one of the many things you've popped into your feed
It also gives you something to compare against when you start trying to push your skills with bloom boosters (pk13/14 etc)and all the other things that you can chuck at a plant.
Start your seedlings off nute free so you dont burn them. About 2-3 weeks in, introduce a small amount (1/4 of the manufacturers guide) and keep them nice and green and healthy.
So in answer to your question (finally)
PK 13/14 necessary?
nah, not really - but it might make your buds bigger and heavier if you use it in the right amounts at the right time
Hope (some) of this helped a little
All the best
Blue ^_^
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Welcome to AFN buddy!
Why not pop up a hello over at introductions for a nice warm welcome from our members!
I don't really bog myself down too much with ratios and just go for nutrients that i have seen others succeed with, but i'll have a stab at answering your question
Yes.
You will want a higher ratio of nitrogen for the Veg process (pre flowering), and a higher Phosphorus and Potassium ratio during the flowering phase.
If it's a first grow, i'd recommend keeping it simple and seeing what results you can get with the minimum of nute line up. That way if something goes wrong, you're not guessing at one of the many things you've popped into your feed
It also gives you something to compare against when you start trying to push your skills with bloom boosters (pk13/14 etc)and all the other things that you can chuck at a plant.
Start your seedlings off nute free so you dont burn them. About 2-3 weeks in, introduce a small amount (1/4 of the manufacturers guide) and keep them nice and green and healthy.
So in answer to your question (finally)
PK 13/14 necessary?
nah, not really - but it might make your buds bigger and heavier if you use it in the right amounts at the right time
Hope (some) of this helped a little
All the best
Blue ^_^
:High 5:
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Hey, thx for the welcome English is not my mother language, so excuse me if i am not always clearly understandable Well, actually it is my 4th AF Grow. For the 3 first, i only used BioCanna Flores. The last Grow i used AF Supermix (whitout PK 13/14) and i got a very big yield but it wasnt as tasty and potent as it was with the Flores. (info: it was another strain (Northern Lights Automatic), so perhaps nothing to do with the ferts). The reason why i think i have to use PK 13/14 is, because with AF Supermix, the Nitrogen amount is twice as much as it is with BioCanna Flores. In the top flowering phase, this should not be optimal... . That could be a reason to use PK13/14. On the other hand, i do not want to work with chemicals like this... What are your thinkings and experiences with AF Supermix? In case where i use the BioCanna again, what do you think about using organic fertlizers on Lowryder Plants. Wouldn`t it be better to use mineral ferts, so that the plants can absorb the nutes directly? greez
English is not my mother language, so excuse me if i am not always clearly understandable Well, actually it is my 4th AF Grow. For the 3 first, i only used BioCanna Flores. The last Grow i used AF Supermix (whitout PK 13/14) and i got a very big yield but it wasnt as tasty and potent as it was with the Flores. (info: it was another strain (Northern Lights Automatic), so perhaps nothing to do with the ferts). The reason why i think i have to use PK 13/14 is, because with AF Supermix, the Nitrogen amount is twice as much as it is with BioCanna Flores. In the top flowering phase, this should not be optimal... . That could be a reason to use PK13/14. On the other hand, i do not want to work with chemicals like this... What are your thinkings and experiences with AF Supermix? In case where i use the BioCanna again, what do you think about using organic fertlizers on Lowryder Plants. Wouldn`t it be better to use mineral ferts, so that the plants can absorb the nutes directly? greezSimilar threads
