New Grower ***FF "Grow Big" nutes question***

[MassMom]

High! I am starting my seed in ½ HF & ½ Roots Organics Original.

Starting week (3) I will be introducing Grow-Big. They recommend 2-3tsp per gallon. I will be cutting this strength down by 1/4 as that is to strong for baby seedlings...this is my first auto grow, and I would rather do less than more

QUESTION: A gallon will last me a while at first. Is it OK to put the unused portion on my counter until the next time I use it? (And writing DO NOT DRINK on it for my room mate! ha ha) Does it need to be used within a certain amount of time once mixed? Does it “lose strength” or “go bad” already mixed sitting on the counter?

Thanks!

 

[Coffee&Kush]

I wouldn't let it sit there for weeks, but yeah I've left it for a week and used it no problems. Just give it a real good shake prior and I'd try not to leave it out in the light. Maybe move it to a darker area while you're not using it.

 

[Coffee&Kush]

And I'm using happy frog as well. Might go a little lighter on its first dose of grow big...maybe not. I was told by the hydro shop that HF has enough nutes to support the first month of the plant too. But do what ya want lmao! That's part of the fun!

 

[MassMom]

And I'm using happy frog as well. Might go a little lighter on its first dose of grow big...maybe not. I was told by the hydro shop that HF has enough nutes to support the first month of the plant too. But do what ya want lmao! That's part of the fun!

Thanks! I know....ask 10 different people, get 10 different answers Yes I was told on another forum to cut the recommended nutes by 1/4 to start.

 

[G.Leave]

Check out the stickies(at the top) in the fertilizer section. Full Duplex wrote a great guide using foxfarm nutrients. Should be some usefull info in there.

 

[MassMom]

Thank you!!

 

[G.Leave]

Thank you!!

No problem...if I was you I would post the information on full duplex Way of the Fox thread and he will make some recommendations for you based on your medium. Good luck!!

 

[G.Leave]

You must be carefull wth Foxfarm...very potent nutrients and they will burn plants if used too heavily...I used their stuff for a couple of years...their bloom trio additives I found to be a worthy addition for sure....the Beastie Bloom powder is 0-60-0!! Some serious numbers there!!

 

[MassMom]

You must be carefull wth Foxfarm...very potent nutrients and they will burn plants if used too heavily...I used their stuff for a couple of years...their bloom trio additives I found to be a worthy addition for sure....the Beastie Bloom powder is 0-60-0!! Some serious numbers there!!

yes I have the trio, and plan on going VERY lightly. I am in HF and RO soil, so they will be ok for a while. Since I am a noob, and this is my first auto I would rather under-do than over-do

 

[Coffee&Kush]

Thanks! I know....ask 10 different people, get 10 different answers Yes I was told on another forum to cut the recommended nutes by 1/4 to start.

Well I hope you find what works for you and your ladies! Sorry if I wasn't much help, only have a little experience and what I've managed to retain reading all these posts over the year lol. But you'll get it! I typically start off with 1/4 tsp and work my way up from there. I'd also add some sort of calmag just incase. Oh and do you have a way to check your pH?