lilbuddie

Howdy all,

I was thinking about why there is a need to switch from a balanced or high N formula to a high P formula for flowering. I mean I understand that during the veg phase the plant can take the extra N for growth and that a high P at that time aids in root development as well (from HighGuy ). I also understand the higher P is for the bud development, etc. But I am wondering people advise to use the superbloom formulas etc? The ones that have almost no N what so ever. This really seems to starve the plant with a lot of yellowing. It would seem like it would be better to stick with a balanced NPK and add another fert that is K only to supplement for the extra K that is need. Just curious as to what you'll thought about it.

Peace
LB

Observer

I agree that a total lack of nitogen is bad for the plants, and a something like 15-30-15, is better than an all P fertilizer.
Peace, Observer

Highguy

You supplement with Blood Meal Tea. Blood Meal is the highest available water soluable N source in an organic. It works fast and supports soil chemistry. You can always use a super triple and some high N juice. It just what works for you. All I am saying is that if you don't use some source of high P from the start you are missing out on huge rewards. High P builds a huge root system. In addition high P increases I said INCREASES the number of budding sites AND high P produces HUGH FLOWERS!!!!!! If anyone has a thought please post.

lilbuddie

I agree that it sounds like a good theory so I am going to test it out this next grow Those picts you had gave me the inspiration to try it out. I was wondering if you deviate from your mix from veg to flower or you just keep feeding it the same? I can't remember what you had said previously. So I am thinking of a soil-less mix of verm / perlite and a high P mix supplemented with a high N fert. Maybe the something like 12-55-6 and 8-0-0. Or does that sound like too little K? Just starting to think about it really, the are a few plants still finishing up I also kinda like the idea of he Bubbler System as a growing medium as opposed to the mix. I have read some good posts about that one.

Peace
LB

Peace
LB

Highguy

Try this for me. Get some Promix and pot it up (5 gallon well drained pot should do it). Put one seedling in and feed it 10-50-10. Use this 10-50-10 at 1/2 the recomended rate for potted plants. If the seed has just sprouted feed 5-10 drops per new seedling. See how fast it grows compared to seedlings not treated. Once the plant is 4-5 inches tall you can water with the 10-50-10 in solution. About every 2 waterings I put 1/2 cup sunlight dish detergent into 2 gallons water and use this to water the pots with. I also make sure the plants foliage get a good soak with it too. Moving air is a must for strong mainstems. I will feed 10-50-10 with the Blood Tea 3-4 times per week. Just keep in mind that I cut the rate in half.
Use B1 starter solution for the first two or thee weeks at the products recomended rate.