Per my subject line, I’m a total newbie embarking upon my inaugural grow and could use some advice regarding nutrients.
First, I’m growing in soil and selected White Widow Autoflower and Gold Leaf Autoflower. My soil is FoxFarm Ocean Forest, and I’m growing indoors. My seedlings are off to a smart start — the leaves have a deep, rich green/blue hue, and they appear healthy and happy.
It’s still early, but I’m trying to prepare for applying nutes at the appropriate time. Here is where the questions begin. First, what are the benefits of powder vs. liquid nute options? Second, what brand(s) should I consider? I’m strongly considering Bergman’s Fertilizer Pack because I want to support this site, and it appears to be a simple solution for my first foray into growing.
Any experience/advice with Bergman’s? The soil feeding schedule looks straightforward, but I am unsure about one thing — the weeks. I assume that WEEK 1 in each growth stage refers to that growth stage and not the overall timeline. Am I correct about that?
Thank you in advance for any input more experienced growers are able to provide.
I use Sohum cannabis soil and just switched to Gaia dry fertilizers (All-purpose for veg, Bloom for flower) with great results. I’ve never used Jack’s but heard nothing but good things.
Also ive never tried liquid ferts, it just doesn’t sound right unless your going hydroponic route.
Either way Going with the “Living Soil” is the only way to go in my book!
Happy growing and remember
K.I.S.S.
Keep it simple stupid!
Trust me, it too 4 tries for me to get it right! But it was good experience too HAPPY GROWING!!
You are in good company with Jack’s, and you’ll have lots of help here, if you need it, and it’s very cost effective. I’ve never used it, but it would be my first go-to if I didn’t really like the Grow Dots that I use on my autoflowers.
I first started off with a kit that was a bit pricey, so in comparison, the Grow Dots are super inexpensive to me. Plus, they are super easy – mix them in soil before transplanting, and then only water the entire grow, with once a week-ish adding Recharge microbes. I use RO water, so I add a tad of calmag. No fuss, no PHing, no mixing.
First time grower like you brother I’m growing in happy frog rn I’m only using fox farm grow big and big bloom and my plants are doing very well I was very nervous because I hadn’t grown anything I’ve just been following the schedule and I started using under the recommended dosage till I felt comfortable… it comes with tiger bloom which I’ll start adding next week because of the good progress I also just purchased fox farm open seasame cha Ching and beastie bloom for the flowering stage reviews convinced me these products were worth giving a try
