General Cultivation Q&A

I've been heavily into planted aquariums for some time now, and the cheapest method of fertilizing the tanks is with dry nutrients blended as needed. K2SO4, KNO3, KH2PO4, etc, etc. So now the time has come to grow my own weed for personal use and I've been looking at fertilization methods, and it seems that everyone uses store bought blends or blends of these store bought blends. The local BGA here sells nutrients for around $1/kg (20-25kg bags), so while the initial outlay may be higher, the savings in the long run are immense. Not to mention that given that you have complete control over N/P/K/S/Ca/Mg/Trace ratios, you can tinker as needed during the various cycles…

Has anyone used Earth care powerfeed plant food? Where i live in nz we are pretty limited as to what we can find in the way of suitable nutrients. Best we have is a very small range of general fertilisers from bunnings. Im tryna stay away from chemical concoctions and growing in compost-rich soil in 10L pots under hps lights. I found this powerfeed stuff that looks to be about as good as it gets but as we all know appearances can be deceiving. Any thoughts on this product and how it can be best used would be great

I have just managed to get finally be able to set up a hydro grow and relied on the shop people to provide all the relevant stuff. I have an EC meter thing that apparently is really useful to monitor water temp, PH, and nutrient levels (EC so I'm told) however the device doesn't come with any info just instructions on cleaning it and calibrating the ph. Apparently I have to set the meter with my desired water temp.Ph and EC levels and it will then tell me when they deviate.... butI cant seem to find any info on what the desired levels for EC are, I haven't checked on Ph or water temp yet but if anyone knows it please advise as it would save me hunting for that later on. …

Hi all, i suppose this topic mainly relates to gorilla growing & seed banks. As you scoure thru different banks looking 4 good outdoor strains that are going to yield, it becomes confusing!! what one bank says will deliver up to 800grm per plant, the next doesnt rate the same strain from the same breeder as a high yielder, now is that 800 grm wet or dry, sum talk in 400grm per sq mt, does that mean , if shes a 6 footer youll get the 800?? & sum just say 800 per plant, after many hours of cross checking there are a few that do match up 2 be high yield outdoor , medium thc - 15% & not to hard to handle.> id be interested to hear others views & t…

Greetings all In south Australia, if you were to be busted growing a single plant , you would get an on the spot fine , which can be paid at any post office, no court or conviction, same as possesion (small amounts). But apparentely they changed the law on Hydro , were it is an offence to try to grow any this way, which shall require a court apperance & conviction. Can anybody tell me what defines Hydro, if you had a plant in a pot of soil inside with a light hanging over it, is that considered Hydro in the laws view. Or maybe it will depend on the magistrates mood. Ive tried reading the law, but its all to confusing for a nutter!!

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Hi all, Just wondering what brand of filter is considered to be the best? And available in Aus. I was looking around and saw the Phat ones mentioned, and when I look them up on ebay, the Phresh ones come up.... Are they the same company or are people just keyword spamming? I bought one when I was first thinking of growing, but it is a generic brand and it's not full, you can here the carbon rattling around inside. That is not a good sign, right? Thanks in advance

I've been using these the last couple rounds. Mad roots and fat stalks. Wouldn't go back to plastic pots.