First project

[Kiefin]

Are there certain NPK levels to try and maintain during flowering and veg? I believe I read for rooting and germinationhigher P levels are wanted and during veg higher N is wanted, but what are the levels to try and keep it around?

 

[Guest]

As far as "levels" go, I don't think very many of the organic growers do much testing as far as "levels"(TDS) in the soil. Since organic nutrients are hard to over-kill it is n't very necessary to keep TDS readings. PH also isn't as important in organics either since it tends to stabilize easily with organic soil due to a few factors. If these are an deffinate interest to you then do some reading in the indoor soil forum and the outdoor grower forum.

Good Luck
J.

 

[BurnOne]

Kiefin-
Welcome to IC.
The "ratio" of N-P-K in our type of growing is 3-1-2 in veg and 1-3-2 in flower. Any ratio close to that will get you there.
What kinds of organic nutes are you planning on using? What is your soil mix?
Burn1

 

[Kiefin]

Thank you. After doing some moring looking around today think the decision was made to use steer manure mixed with the natural soil on bottom and then found a soil mix that already has most of the mixes, kelp, moss, perlites, already included in it.

 

[Guest]

sounds like a good start

J.

 

[BurnOne]

Don't forget the powdered dolomite lime for calcium, magnesium and pH. 2 tbs./gal. of soil mix.
Burn1

 

[Kiefin]

Thanks BurnOne. I'm going out this weekend to do some more preping at the site. Have a pH meter now so going to be able to test the natural soil. I'll post some more specifics after I get back.