Maxigrow nutes & coco coir

[ringusworm]

After my first shocking attempt with DWC ( hats of to those who use it).

I'm going to try coco coir with 4 autos from Yantra under a Mars hydro 144x5.

I have 1kg left of each maxi grow and bloom.

I can't get perlite so was heading towards 100% coco.

So can i use these nutes with coco or can some one recommend a good alternative.

Cheers

[Frank Reynolds]

You probably could get away with it, but if you want to be sure that your plants will grow just fine with out needing extras etc then a coco specific hydroponic nutrient is what you want. 

 

TBH most a+b coco specific ones are very similar if not identical just pick a brand you like im personally got nulife going at the moment.

[Stanley.Beamish.]

 

To be honest, you really need the perlite to stop the compression of the coco over the length of the grow.

 

Also aids in aeration, but if you cannot get it as you say, so be it........ 2c

[ringusworm]

Thanks guys,might need a trip to the big smoke.

Would foam beads make a suitable substitute until next grow ? 

 

Ive been reading Buzzos guide,might give the canna A and B a crack with seasol , cannazym.

[Stanley.Beamish.]

 

Not heard of that before Ring, I'd be a little bit anxious about the possible reaction on foam beads with nutrients

[Frank Reynolds]

The compression is from the coco breaking down as it is an organic media, perlite won't stop this it will just aid drainage. once the coco is broken down nothing wrong with it, jsut need to take into account the smaller particle size and adjust your watering

 

Canna is a good brand, jsut make sure you get the coco specific nutrient a + b. the additives are up to you, but not needed at all

Edited September 26, 2015 by Frank Reynolds

[ringusworm]

Ok cheers Frank, for the time being i am going to run with 100% coco.

I've got 4 autos inbound.

I will be hand watering DTW.

Depending on recommendations for pot sizes in a two door wardrobe as to if i plant all four.

So what is a good pot size for autos.

[ringusworm]

Wardrobe dimensions

123Wx53Dx180H

Mars hydro 144x5 reflector

[Frank Reynolds]

Sorry I've got no personal experience iwth auto plants