2 Weeks Old today
Started to gain a little height. Old nute burn on lower leaves apparent. Fourth set of leaves developing nicely, 5th set opening. Secondary growth has commenced.
I finally took off the reflectors on those 2 clampon lights, added a "Y" socket to one of them and put 2 100 watt (equivalent) bulbs in each of the 2 sockets and currently using just this lighting for this plant. I tied the main stem to the drip ring with a twist tie as a first step in LST. It needs to grow another inch or so before I can bend it over and tie it down at the edge of the bucket.
I had planned on changing the solution in the reservoir today but I might still be confused with these nutes. My understanding is this. If the PPM goes up when the water level goes down then the nutes are too strong. If the PPM gos down when the water level goes down then nutes are too weak. If the PPM stays the same when water level goes down then nutes are adjusted correctly.
My readings tend to always go up. I have kept the strength about 200-220 PPM and the next day it is usually about 260-280 PPM and needing about 1/2 gallon of water. This tells me that nutes are too strong. 2 days ago I decided to try adding a little FloraGrow when I watered so after adding water, the reading was about 270 PPM. The next morning it seemed to have responded positively so I added another 100 PPM of FloraGrow and 50 PPM of FloraMicro. I want to maybe wait another day or 2 to be sure how plant responds before changing the reservoir.
I'm still not sure of the percentages to use for the Grow, Micro and Bloom and if I should stay close to 200 PPM or go stronger if the plant shows a positive response. Any help would sure be appreciated.