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There are lots of ready made nutrients on the market some aimed at cannabis
some not. In the end there's not much difference between any of them. As
long as the nutrients are complete and given in the correct dosage results
should be good. |
Cannabis is a nitrogen lover and whilst in its growing stage it will need a
feed with extra nitrogen. When flowering starts it will require extra
phosphorus and potassium instead. This is why a lot of cannabis nutrients
come in two or even three part formulas. |
If a plant looks under fed check the p.h. of the medium and water before
adding more nutrients. If your growing in soil make sure your not over
watering and suffocating the plants roots. Soil should be allowed to dry a
little between watering. |
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To easily control the rate and amount of food a plant receives use bland
nutrient free mediums, with or without standard potting compost mixed in.
Then add a soluble complete feed to the plants water in the recommended
amounts. |
Some nutrient ratios:
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N |
P |
K |
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Canna grow |
22 |
8 |
28 |
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Dyna grow |
7 |
9 |
5 |
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Canna bloom |
19 |
11 |
35 |
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Dyna bloom |
3 |
12 |
6 |
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Nutrients have an N.P.K. ratio on the packet. This shows the amount of
Nitrogen(N), Phosphorus(P) and Potassium(K) the nutrient contains as a
percentage. A complete fertiliser will also contain all the other nutrients
and minerals a plant needs for good growth. |
Mixing organic nutrients takes time and knowledge. Getting a good safe
balanced mix for plants grown in the ground can take months. Start planning
now if you want to grow organic and remember that you may still need to feed
with a nutrient solution as well. |
Whatever nutrient you use you should always stop feeding at least 10 days
before harvest. Only give the plant p.h. balanced water from then on. Doing
this will help "flush" the nutrients out the plant and produce better
tasting and better burning buds. |