DWC ppm

[YoungDro]

I plan on starting a grow with two bubble buckets in the near future. However, I am unsure of the correct concentration of nutes for the grow cycle. I was told by someone to start at around 200 ppm and increase to a maximum of 800 ppm. But I have read a couple threads about people using as much as 1500 ppm. Can someone please clarify the correct concentrations for the entire grow?

[brokencage]

LMAO!!! You know I spent weeks looking for that verry same answear.truth is I dont think anyone realy knows.Oh they know what works for them,but not for somone else.heres a couple links that really really helped me get on the way. BTW 200ppm@ .7 should be a safe start.I started @ 300ppm .7 conversion

http://marijuana-ro.com/cms/index.php?page=home

https://www.cannabis-world.org/cw/showthread.php?t=360

https://www.cannabis-world.org/cw/showthread.php?t=892

PS> know your strain.if its a known strain start looking for other peoples grow jurnals dealing with that strain.it will give you great insite as to what to expect,and the best feeding/training strategies.Peace!!

[mike827]

check out this thread it'll help you a lot, especially the post by chimera.

http://forum.grasscity.com/advanced-...-schedule.html

Good luck with your grow!

[ninfan77]

Some strains like higher nute levels... some dont. Its all about watching the plants.

[Mycroft]

Originally Posted by YoungDro

I plan on starting a grow with two bubble buckets in the near future. However, I am unsure of the correct concentration of nutes for the grow cycle. I was told by someone to start at around 200 ppm and increase to a maximum of 800 ppm. But I have read a couple threads about people using as much as 1500 ppm. Can someone please clarify the correct concentrations for the entire grow?

I also spent a lot of time and energy researching that question. finally I ended up just buying a brand of nutrients that offered a discount on a "starter kit" and following the directions on the box.

Weeks later when the box said my plants should be able to stand a higher concentration, I just added more in proportions that seems "about right."

I don't own an EC meter. My bubble buckets are pretty basic, nothing more than a light-proof bucket with an air pump, an air-stone, and a net-pot filled with hydroton. My plants are doing great. This is my first grow ever, and I'm starting to believe it's a lot easier than people let on.

[mike827]

ninfan77 is absolutely right about watching the plants

and of course, chimera is on the ball as usual.

LISTENING TO YOUR PLANT, chimera's feed guide to hydro growing.

Start your nutrient off at 150-200. After that take daily readings and if the ppm's drops 25 points then raise your overall nute level 50 points above the previous reading. If it goes up 25 points lower 100 points below what your previous reading was. Last through the feed chart away as for the most part those chart were not meant for MJ. One final tip, epsom salt, a teaspoon per 10 gals of nute every time you change it, which should follow the following schedule, cahnge initial nutes after 14 days, thereafter every 7 days!