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Forum: Growing in Coco Coir 04-04-2018, 12:48 AM
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Posted By slownickel
Here is what the BASF guys compiled. They...

Here is what the BASF guys compiled. They usually do a good job...

https://betterplants.basf.us/news-&-events/featured-stories/archived-featured-stories/managing-powdery-mildew.pdf

I imagine...
Forum: Growing in Coco Coir 04-03-2018, 09:03 PM
Replies: 39
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Posted By slownickel
The key is the swing. If you are at 45 and...

The key is the swing. If you are at 45 and regularly hitting 60 RH, you are at the threshold of PM or some other rot. If you can raise that 45 to say 55 and then push the upper to say 65 or so,...
Forum: Growing in Coco Coir 04-03-2018, 08:55 PM
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Posted By slownickel
Pushing RH up is not that hard to do. ...

Pushing RH up is not that hard to do.

What folk don't realize is that PM is not caused by high RH. It is caused by the swing in the RH. More than a 15% swing on most varieties is the kiss of...
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 03-24-2018, 11:20 PM
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Posted By slownickel
Happy Page 420!

Happy Page 420!
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 03-13-2018, 07:11 AM
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Posted By slownickel
Herman, Here are your base distributions. ...

Herman,

Here are your base distributions. You have plenty of K, even if that Ca number is real or not...
K% Mg% Ca % Na %
7.4% 5.7% 85.9% 1.1%
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 03-12-2018, 08:17 AM
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Posted By slownickel
That Ca number isn't real. Look at the sulfur...

That Ca number isn't real. Look at the sulfur in the same sample. He got a mouthful of gypsum in that sample. Happens alot.

Can't just run the numbers without looking at the bigger picture.
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 03-12-2018, 05:19 AM
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Posted By slownickel
Why do you think he is going to need more K?

Why do you think he is going to need more K?
Forum: Growing in Coco Coir 03-08-2018, 01:20 PM
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Posted By slownickel
Yep.

Yep.
Forum: Growing in Coco Coir 03-06-2018, 09:45 PM
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Posted By slownickel
.4% is 9.2 ml in 128 oz. 0.4% = .4% 128...

.4% is 9.2 ml in 128 oz. 0.4% = .4%

128 oz is 2,304 ml. 0.4% times 2,304 ml = 9.2 ml Or times .004 (same as .4%) times 2304=9.2 ml
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 03-02-2018, 07:45 PM
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Posted By slownickel
Just be real careful of the sodium in that kelp!!!

Just be real careful of the sodium in that kelp!!!
Forum: Organic Soil 03-01-2018, 04:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,226
Posted By slownickel
Just recently saw a sample. Not impressive. ...

Just recently saw a sample. Not impressive. Huge amount of K and Na, Fe and Al. Very low P and Ca. Disaster....
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 02-28-2018, 04:28 PM
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Posted By slownickel
Good old Elaine... as you are seeing, good...

Good old Elaine... as you are seeing, good fertilization has little to do with microbiology.

I would add that getting myco's into the root early is not so much for maximizing P uptake as it is...
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 02-26-2018, 09:50 PM
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Posted By slownickel
Why not ask Steve Solomon what he thinks? Let me...

Why not ask Steve Solomon what he thinks? Let me know if you need his email address. And Tiedjens didn't sell lime. He was a PhD USDA extension agent that did all kinds of great nutrition...
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 02-25-2018, 11:06 PM
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Posted By slownickel
Ray Weil believed in massive flow and uptake...

Ray Weil believed in massive flow and uptake models, the same stuff spit out by the K and P Institute. Weil took over the rights to the Brady textbook, which we all used. Brady gave a bit of time...
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 02-25-2018, 05:14 PM
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Posted By slownickel
Weil is not very good at all. He was my...

Weil is not very good at all. He was my professor. He doesn't even believe in base distributions though he has it in his book. One of the best books out there is from Tiedjens. More Food from...
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 02-25-2018, 05:03 PM
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Posted By slownickel
Luv Kanucks!

Luv Kanucks!
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 02-15-2018, 08:12 PM
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Posted By slownickel
K% Mg% Ca % Na % 2.49% 9.75% 84.35% ...

K% Mg% Ca % Na %
2.49% 9.75% 84.35% 3.42%

I think your sample was full of gypsum.

There is more Na than K. Not good.
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 02-15-2018, 08:07 PM
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Posted By slownickel
Not only is your iron high, but look at the...

Not only is your iron high, but look at the aluminum.

Don't ignore that aluminum.

What color is this soil?

As well, you need to request the indexed Mn and Cu. Then run your ratios, with and...
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 01-31-2018, 04:51 AM
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Posted By slownickel
This last season in a friends grow in Colorado it...

This last season in a friends grow in Colorado it was clear that the soil below the pots was clay, nearly impermeable and that roots were wedging their way down there and many were coming out of the...
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 01-29-2018, 09:49 AM
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Posted By slownickel
Joints, What makes you think you have a soil...

Joints,

What makes you think you have a soil "pathogen"? There are soil pathogens like fusarium that are in nearly all soils. The reason that fusarium will become a problem is when the good...
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 01-25-2018, 09:45 PM
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Posted By slownickel
Both samples have a lot of sodium, that last one...

Both samples have a lot of sodium, that last one has more Na than K in your base distribution at least at first glance.

Did you ask the lab to post these to my account? If so, what is your make...
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 01-25-2018, 04:52 PM
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Posted By slownickel
Yes Easy, it is both biology and chemistry. ...

Yes Easy, it is both biology and chemistry. However, if there is no air due to lack of Ca, biology won't get you there. As well, he is now adding in extraction rates on top of corrections,...
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 01-25-2018, 04:43 PM
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Posted By slownickel
Kempf has been watching too many Elaine Ingram...

Kempf has been watching too many Elaine Ingram videos! And Zimmerman is his mentor, imagine.
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 01-25-2018, 04:24 PM
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Posted By slownickel
Stewart, 1. The lab doesn't care what you...

Stewart,

1. The lab doesn't care what you grow in your soil. They ask so they can send you some "guidelines".

2. Can't open your attachements

3. Unless you get your numbers are...
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 01-23-2018, 04:53 AM
Replies: 467
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Posted By slownickel
Sam, Lots of growers have knocked back PM...

Sam,

Lots of growers have knocked back PM issues getting their metal levels higher in the soil and the plant, most specifically Mn, Cu and Zn. All of which in sulfate form qualify as organic.
...
Forum: Nutrients and Fertilizers 01-21-2018, 04:20 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 10,656
Posted By slownickel
The original experiments were done by Tiedjens. ...

The original experiments were done by Tiedjens. I have replicated his studies and knowing experimental design, I went to 90% Ca and in various crops. Did that for many years professionally,...
Forum: Nutrients and Fertilizers 01-21-2018, 02:57 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 10,656
Posted By slownickel
That is why there is analysis. When I speak in...

That is why there is analysis. When I speak in generalities, it is because 95% of the time that is the way it is.

I would say that there is easily over a hundred sets of soil tests that have...
Forum: Organic Soil 01-21-2018, 02:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 656
Posted By slownickel
Are these clones or from seed?

Are these clones or from seed?
Forum: Nutrients and Fertilizers 01-21-2018, 02:21 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 10,656
Posted By slownickel
What you are seeing is a hungry plant. Everyone...

What you are seeing is a hungry plant. Everyone that goes down the Ca rabbit hole sees the same thing. The plant is getting hungry. You built an amazing huge skeletal system and now you have to...
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 01-21-2018, 02:13 AM
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Posted By slownickel
First you have to have a plan. Make your...

First you have to have a plan. Make your calculations on the basis of the plan. Then work the plan. I can tell you that everyone that gets on board use a lot more inputs that they are used to. ...
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 01-21-2018, 02:05 AM
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Posted By slownickel
If you want to learn how to estimate when to...

If you want to learn how to estimate when to come back with Calcium, you will have to read Conradie and Stassen from the Univ of Stellenbosch (sp?). Their research led them to look at root flushes...
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 01-20-2018, 11:17 PM
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Posted By slownickel
You need to start with high Ca and with P>K. ...

You need to start with high Ca and with P>K. High Ca on a light mix is around 80%. On a heavy mix, 85% Ca. Mg@10% and K @ 4% or so.

From there you push K slowly during veg. During veg...
Forum: Nutrients and Fertilizers 01-20-2018, 11:00 PM
Replies: 135
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Posted By slownickel
Shmavis, Of all that holes that one can fall...

Shmavis,

Of all that holes that one can fall in, Calcium is the biggest. The reason is simple, you can't recover from a Ca deficiency, ever. So everyone pretty much starts with a ball and chain...
Forum: Nutrients and Fertilizers 01-20-2018, 10:46 PM
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Posted By slownickel
Of course there is too much nitrogen if you apply...

Of course there is too much nitrogen if you apply too much nitrogen. Side by side though, in a controlled pure amino acid based N supply, the sativas that I have run against heavy indicas always...
Forum: Nutrients and Fertilizers 01-20-2018, 10:30 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 10,656
Posted By slownickel
The average reader is drowning in Mg! The...

The average reader is drowning in Mg! The biggest problem we usually have is too much Mg in the soil/medium. This is why it so critical to really look at real numbers.
Forum: Cannabis Growing Questions 01-20-2018, 05:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,762
Posted By slownickel
Chunky, Not sure that Jodrey has any...

Chunky,

Not sure that Jodrey has any degree, here is a good write up on his history.

https://www.northcoastjournal.com/humboldt/growing-the-machine/Content?oid=2883493

I find Kevin...
Forum: Nutrients and Fertilizers 01-20-2018, 03:39 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 10,656
Posted By slownickel
Cali, I have no problem adding Mg in the...

Cali,

I have no problem adding Mg in the form of K-Mag and it is often part of my recommendation. It does not react like Mg Sulfate.

I also have no problem putting on foliar Mg, also...
Forum: Nutrients and Fertilizers 01-20-2018, 03:27 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 10,656
Posted By slownickel
Mrrang, So far, 24 countries, lost count of...

Mrrang,

So far, 24 countries, lost count of how many farms, numbers always work provided you understand which science to use per situation. Some of us are actually trained to be agronomists and...
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 01-20-2018, 02:49 AM
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Posted By slownickel
Acre, cubic yard, cubic foot, what ever numbers...

Acre, cubic yard, cubic foot, what ever numbers you need to make are within your reach. It is just math and obviously what to do with it. Take a read!
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 01-20-2018, 02:03 AM
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Posted By slownickel
Anyone going to the Indoexpo in Denver?

Anyone going to the Indoexpo in Denver?
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 01-20-2018, 02:01 AM
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Posted By slownickel
I prefer to hit from all sides when I have an...

I prefer to hit from all sides when I have an issue.

Take half a plant and spray it with a foliar K and the other half not, let us all know what happens.

Great test!
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 01-20-2018, 01:39 AM
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Posted By slownickel
Some foliar K would surely help too!

Some foliar K would surely help too!
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 01-20-2018, 01:06 AM
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Posted By slownickel
You can easily power past it by adding K! It is...

You can easily power past it by adding K! It is not that big a deal. It is not that Na is high. The problem is you have low K. I have 400 and 500 ppm of Na, doesn't bother me. Why? Cause it is...
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 01-20-2018, 12:11 AM
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Posted By slownickel
You are welcome! I use which ever sodium is...

You are welcome!

I use which ever sodium is higher to make my calculations.

I always use the M3 K and Mg.

Always use AA@8.2 Ca.

And given you have some acidity, your Ca% is lower than...
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 01-19-2018, 11:39 PM
Replies: 4,245
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Posted By slownickel
Growing, I can see why you are saying...

Growing,

I can see why you are saying growing crazy.

K%---Mg% ----Ca %----Na %
2.2% --19.8%--73.1%--4.9%
2.5% --17.7%--76.8%--3.0%

Had a funny feeling that you would have more Na than K...
Forum: Cannabis Growing Questions 01-19-2018, 10:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,762
Posted By slownickel
Genes are genes are genes. Zeez nailed it in...

Genes are genes are genes.

Zeez nailed it in his own little way. There is a grower in S. California had some amazing blood lines yet his clones were getting horrible. Had a terrible time...
Forum: Organic Soil 01-19-2018, 10:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,070
Posted By slownickel
Crash, I do this on thousands upon thousands...

Crash,

I do this on thousands upon thousands of acres, mostly sugar cane. Wanna talk about a low budget per acre? LMAO.

Those growers that have chosen to learn, do their analysis and dial in...
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 01-19-2018, 10:17 PM
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Posted By slownickel
Fe Mn(index) ...Mn (m3-ppm) 349.4 ---23.3 ---...

Fe Mn(index) ...Mn (m3-ppm)
349.4 ---23.3 --- -----44
181.5 ---24.9------ ---58


I haven't run your numbers yet, but you can one big problem right here in the metals.

I see your sodium is a...
Forum: Cannabis Botany and Advanced Growing Science 01-19-2018, 10:14 PM
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Posted By slownickel
Start at page 1 and watch the video. ...

Start at page 1 and watch the video.

Hopefully you will participate. The idea here is to learn from each other.

Lurk away!
Forum: Organic Soil 01-19-2018, 08:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,070
Posted By slownickel
Not at all. They can all be fixed! Just how do...

Not at all. They can all be fixed! Just how do you start blindly? You of all people know that.

From hydro, to coco, to mediums, to soils, you have to dial it in.

You want to start with...
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