Can I still add Nutes?

[John Dope]

Hey guys 'n gals,

On October 28th, two Trainwreck seeds were planted. I have been using just standard potting soil (will switch to FFOF or COCO) and watering with bottled water. The plants are outside (only about 8hrs of sunlight a day) just waiting to finish this box (will be done this weekend). My question is, since the plants are already almost a month old and I have not introdcued any nutes, how can I safely add nutes at this point? Thanks!!

- Johnny

 

[DroJo]

Hey John,
1/4 strength and work your way up. Have the leaves begun to yellow?

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good luck

 

[John Dope]

No signs of yellow leaves or purple stems or any real sign of trauma. I know they are not in optimal conditions and soon will be in a proper home. So if I use 1/4 strength to start and gradually increase based on growth rate and health I should be ok? How long do I give them the 1/4 strength? How will I know to increase? I know that there are tons of feeding schedules around but how would I follow it correctly if I am already almost a month into growth? (outside under natural sun)

 

[MeanBean]

well are they flowering? you got a pic? If they have only been gettinbg 8 hrs of light they should be flowering. If you add nutes make sure it has potassium in it.

 

[John Dope]

No, they are not flowering. They are only a month old counting from when the seed was first planted.No pics yet, just curious about the nutrients question I asked earlier. Can anyone answer it for me?

 

[Be Irie]

Yes John, you can start adding nutes... 1/4 to 1/2 strength is a good starting point...

 

[John Dope]

Thanks Irie.

 

[Droopy Dog]

Yes John, you can start adding nutes... 1/4 to 1/2 strength is a good starting point...

If they are only 1 month old, I'd suggest 1/4 strength for a couple of weeks then 1/2 strength for a couple of weeks and then work from there.

Being a little hungry won't hurt them and don't be in a hurry to try and get to full strength. Give the plant time to react to the nutes before any increase.

One overfeed/nute burn will set you back way more than any underfeeding will.

DD

 

[Screwnuts33]

Don't be surprised if they look a little sick after you move them inside. It will take some time to get acclimated to their new home. 1/4 strength the first go and watch them for any signs of burn. If they like it gradually increase each feeding cycle.

 

[John Dope]

Thank you so much gentlemen. They will be going into a new home tomorrow! I'll keep you all posted and hopefully get a picture up. Thanks again!

- Johnny