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So with all this great feedback received from the forum I thought lets see if I ask the supplier what will be their recommendation . So not sure if Im allowed to share but below is the feedback that I have received on when using Freedom Farms Formula 1 craft soil what nutrients are recommended Feedback Received: Formula 1 specifically; The ideal fertilizer for this soil is water soluble inorganic mineral nutrients. First choice: FF Polyfeed and Calmag in a 2:1 ratio (this is unlabeled nutrients mixed and bottled by us) 2ml/L Polyfeed with 1ml/L Calmag adds up to an EC of 1.2 mS Other option: GHE flora coco - Grow(4-0-3) and Bloom (1-2-3). For VEG mix 1:1 to a total EC of 1.2 mS (approx. 600ppm). They have to be added together to have a full spectrum of essential elements. The Grow does not contain P. In flowering you can add more or just Bloom. Keep your input EC at 1.2 mS. A single feed per week is is more than enough nutrients, for some strains it might even be to much. Furthermore - You can use any nutrients that are used for hydroponic growing. Just make sure you have the full spectrum of nutrients. Hydroponic nutrients will always be a 2 (or 3) part combination that needs to be mixed together. Apply at an EC rate of 1.2 mS once per week. The soluble inorganic nutrients described above is essential for Formula 1. However, if you want to add organic nutrients you can. Just bring down the strength of the inorganic inputs.

@StickyD420 Thanks, I watered on Friday so will not water for a couple days. Will see in the next few days if they lift , sure they so just wanted so reassurance all is going ok.

@Totemic Thanks, will do just that.

So today we reached 2x weeks, 2 days, the girl is growing well. Need to ask the clever guys a question, these bigger leave are they ok or sign of drooping?

@GGG Do you mix Part A and B to get to the required EC levels.

@Totemic Great i will get distilled water to be safe and have the best possible solution.

Thanks, Once mixed how long can this be stored? Can one mix this, store in dark cupboard for the duration of the build?

@GGG I need to ask one question, do you mix the Calcium Nitrate all together in a 5l water or do you mix as needed. I had a look at the below link they recommend to have 3x 5l containers to mix this nitrates and use as their guidelines. https://hydroponic.co.za/hortimix-nutrient-preparation-and-usage-table/

Im going to ask a stupid question, I just cant get the full understanding of the EC readings. Im currently growing my seedling in Formula 1. Have not added nutrients as yet but will need to soon. When i test my water currently the PH is around 8.5 which is easy manageable to get lower to the 6-6.5 range. My questions is when i measure my EC levels the reading is 189 us/cm and the ppm around 95ppm. So on the Hydroponics website they say the below is ideal levels. Not sure if this accurate, but they say if you multiply your ppm reading by 2 /1000 you will get your EC, this gives me EC of 0.189. Do I calculate this correct. If this is correct how do i get the reading to 1 how do i lift it from 0.189. Cannabis Indica 6.0-6.5 Soil – 5.8 Hydro/Coco 2.4-2.8 1680-1960 Cannabis Sativa 6.0-6.5 Soil – 5.8 Hydro/Coco 1.0-1.5 700-1050

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@Norseman Welcome bru

Must say , I think im starting to read the girl a bit better and if not sure normally wait a day longer before i feed and seems like i found a good rhythm.

@StickyD420 Awesome , will do. Will finish the auto flower and take it from there.

If I could also ask, when is it best to water. Wait for the leaves to sag , testing the soil see if its still moist or maybe a moist meter to double check?

I like the options, i was thinking to do a none GHE as first attempt. Then on the second do multiple seeds but run two different feeding options. As see what works better head to head.

I started of the first week to run 24/24 and change the second week to 18/6 cycle. Thanks @StickyD420 i agree dont want to rush things , rather just prepping like Im going on.

So tomorrow my seedling are hitting the 2x week mark. When do I need to introduce nutrients, do I ? I have some GHE , Seagro, Kelpak , Hortimix MKP Bloom Booster , Hortimix Powder B ( Nitogen & Calcuim) and lastly Calcium Nitrate. Went a bit over board to rather be prepared than not have anything. Using Freedom Farm F1 mix soil.

So with all this knowledge shared would it be best to bring in fresh air from outside rather then the air within the room.

Congrats@Ill_Evan

@Pango Welcome

Thanks@StickyD420 @CreX great feedback and guidance as always.

Ok awesome. What is the ideal temperature and humidity levels you guys are achieving if i may ask?

Transplanted her to a bigger container couple days ago and she`s loving the added space. One question when does a seedling go into so called vegetative state so one start change the lighting schedule , maybe feeding etc.

Good Day Community, What is the most accurate temperature / Humidity measuring device. Im current using the the below three devices but all their measurements are different. I want to set my controller to a perfect settings to maintain the temperature and humidity but not sure which one to believe. I have build myself a control system if you can call it that , to manage the environment so just want to make sure. My Environment control system.

Thanks Guys, been a busy weekend , will cover them up as soon as possible.