This has probably been discussed a million times already, but as a first time grower, I’ll give my first-hand experience on organic this far. I do have a “Jacks 321” system coming for later. Some of this is based on logical thinking, rather than experience, as I’ve yet to use synthetics. Only inoculated a few with “dynomyco” and added some bone meal as a top layer to all to be ready by flowering. I also use my own worm tea at every watering without a few of burning any plants.
I think when you start off organically, you are not helping the plants. They need to do it on their own. You don’t want them shooting up with a tiny trunk, basically. They need time to adjust to their windy conditions.
My theoretical opinion on synthetic fertilizers from the start is they will give the plant what it needs right away so the plant won’t have to put its own enzymes into ensuring success…the success is given to the plant. I envision a large fragile plant when synthetics are involved at the beginning.
My opinion on this matter, that I’m going to do with all 12 of my plants, is that you start with natural/organic methods and allow the roots and everything to get a foothold. Let it adjust the trunk to wind conditions, rather than force it to get large. Let it create a massive trunk to get nutrients through later. Then As the plant start growing and getting thirstier, add synthetics to give it everything it’s been wanting a month or so before flowering. Keep ramping it up until harvest.
That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
Oh yeah. Weed porn. Too many words to read.
Grow on.