Do you know of liquid nutrient lines that you do one level of during the whole time for it?

[the123321]

Thanks. Do you think mega crop would work with the lines in blumats or automatic watering systems on there for it?

 

[Death The Cultivator]

Thanks. I may look at trying one grow with 2 plants with 1 plant with the regular gh main 3 liquid nutrient levels and 1 plant with the lucas formula with 1 level of nutrients for the whole grow to see what the difference is in the tent on there for it.

I'd second the mega crop. They are selling a 1000g bag or 2lbs for $4 with promo code MEGACROPPROMO

It should work with the blumats but a bit of yucca extra added wouldn't hurt

 

[Machamillion]

Hey grow bro's, I can add this: I run mega crop and sweet candy and bud explosion almost exclusively until I got a chance to run this bottle of Mantis buffered nutes.
I can report this back, IF you want a all in one nute for hydro or coco, promix hp etc, this is it. Through away all your fancy pens and meters and just add 5ml to 1lt tap water and go. I have been feeding 3 plants from pop to chop, (done in 7-10 days). It has been the easiest grow i have done to date. 1 in a solo cup, 1 in a 2 liter plastic bottle and 1 in a 3 gal airpot. All plants look good with very little def'c noticed throughout entire grow.
I have just under half a bottle of Mantis left.
At $60 a liter Canadian it is more then megacrop for sure but the simplicity has to be worth something.
If I didn't have 20lbs of mc I would be using mantis. I will make that decision when my mc is gone.
If I was just starting out indoor growing this would save someone a lot of cash in up front costs.
No ph pens, no ppm meters and no mixing different strengths for different strains.
It takes what it needs.
In Conclusion, I would recommend at $60 a litre.
Hope this helps somewhat.
My journal of mantis is under the mantis thread in Additives and nutes if interested.

 

[Machamillion]

This

 

[GeorgeCloney]

For someone new to growing &/or in an apartment with little room. I think Mantis is the way to go. If we do the math on all the accessories LESS the nutrients. Thats the cost of the Mantis. Lets see...
PH pen $20, EC pen $20, bottle of ph up $10, bottle of ph down $10...there we go $60....and still no nutes

 

[the123321]

Thanks. I may look into that for it. I would be interested to know how much difference there would be in yield between a plant done with regular nutrient levels vs a plant done with the lucas heads formula on there for it.

 

[Death The Cultivator]

Thanks. I may look into that for it. I would be interested to know how much difference there would be in yield between a plant done with regular nutrient levels vs a plant done with the lucas heads formula on there for it.

It's not about yield. You can grow pounds of bunk weed like dispensaries but cutting corners isn't how you achieve quality. A poorly fed plant is more susceptible to mold, pathogens, weak stems, etc. A well fed plant is a healthy plant that will produce quality.

 

[GeorgeCloney]

A healthy plant with good buds will be more appreciated than a big leafy plant with shitty buds.
If you feed the plant plenty of kelp, it'll grow pretty big and impressive. Then what??
Or grow small and sweet (stealth & quality),.
Its all a question of preference.

 

[the123321]

Thanks. I am interested to know if there is a number like yes you can do the kiss method of only one nutrient level for the whole grow with the lucas formula which may be easier but you then have like a 20% lower quality and yield on there for it.

 

[Death The Cultivator]

Thanks. I am interested to know if there is a number like yes you can do the kiss method of only one nutrient level for the whole grow with the lucas formula which may be easier but you then have like a 20% lower quality and yield on there for it.

Genetics, environment, and Nutrients are going to determine yield and quality. Mega Crop is currently only $4 without shipping for 2lbs. It's an all in one nutrient that you adjust based on phase of growth. The Lucas method is being cheap and not providing adequate nutrition. You can do it how you please but we just want to make your life easier when deficiencies or toxicities appear.

@Prescription Blend has a veg to bloom product that will provide everything you need properly.