Hey guys, see so many people looking for info on feeding programs for soil based Auto-Flowering grows and they always have a hard time getting a simple answer. Here is a very simple and easy way to get the accelerated growth you are looking for with the added bonus of being Organic resulting in excellent tastes and quality in your smoke. This method has been used for a long time with superior results with soil based AF grows. It can be used in the smallest garden to the largest. Hopefully it will help people get rid of the confusion about Organic Ferts and get them going.
Auto-Flowering Organic Feeding Program, AF-OFP.
Word of Warning, this process uses FISH EMULSION! It is kinda smelly but nothing bad, kinda sweet pungent smell, but it only lasts 24hrs or so after each feeding then goes away. If you can handle it your plants will love you for it!!!
The process is very simple, it can be used with any well drained soil or soil-less (peat-coco) mixes, here are the base lines for feeding and its schedule, along with a few different examples of what media to use.
MaxiCrop Liquid Fish-
This is your main nitrogen N ingredient, it also contains a lot of micro nutrients and other good stuff. It is a fast release fertilizer and is perfect to be used in a feeding program with cannabis as they are hungry plant fast growing plants.
Earth Juice Bloom-
OR
Roots Organics Bloom-
This is your main Phosphorus P and Potassium K ingredient, used to grow healthy large flowers, only use this during early onset of bloom til harvest
Earth Juice Catalyst
OR
Roots Organics Trinity-
This additive encourages compact branching, stimulates optimal bud sites, and triggers early yields. Conditions soils for better nutrient availability. This is very helpful in keeping your root zone healthy allowing plants to uptake nutrients easier which increases growth rates.
Super Thrive-
This little bottle contains an amazing amount if good stuff that plants love, vitamins, hormones etc... using it increases overall health which increases growth allowing the plants to reach their full potential.
Optional Bloom Boosters*
Roots Organics HP or HPK
This can be used to boost flower production... ONLY USE IF YOUR PLANTS CAN HANDLE IT!!! They are hot in terms of nutrients and can burn your plants if not careful. Test on 1 plant before adding to the rest to be sure it doesn't burn them.
Auto-Flowering Feeding Chart
This chart explains when to start feeding and when to stop and at what values. Mix nutrients according to feeding chart for every 1 US Gallon of water. MIX WELL. It is recommending to aerate the solution with an air stone for 2 or more hours before application and during application. Also stir again right before application. Alternate between Watering and Feeding - if you water, then feed the next time, then water, then feed, and so on. AF-OFP uses a lot of water, as it is imperative to water Or feed each plant enough to soak the soil completely and get a good amount of run off. Use some common sense and don't try to drowned them
Don't let this RUN OFF sit around!!! It is Organic and will ROT !!! It is recommended to use a drain table or similar to water and feed your plants, dispose of run off immediately!
This chart is intended as a general guideline for an average 9 Week Auto-Flowering strain, just shorten or extend it as required by the length of time your Auto-Flowering strain requires. These values will cover most needs, tho every variety is different and may require a bit of fine tuning. Feel free to experiment with the values with your varieties to maximize growth.
Growing Media-
A lot of people claim they don't need to feed while the plants are just starting out and in seedling stage... in most cases your plants will benefit from this feeding program if you follow it completely. You are supposed to run your plants with a perfect balance of food, a balance between an abundant amount and almost to much, not on the brink of starvation! Just because your soil has some food in it and the young plants don't show signs of stress, it doesn't mean they couldn't be doing better with just a little fast release food to maximize growth. The key is to know your soil and whats in it.
Here are some example of commercial soil mixes and their requirements with the Auto-Flowering Organic Feeding Program, AF-OFP.
Fox Farm Ocean Forest Organic Potting Mix-
This stuff is some of the best potting soil ever! Perfect right out of the bag, no need to add anything to it, it has a little bit of food in it but most of it is slow release and won't help your young plants very much in the beginning. Recommend start the AF-OFP on schedule, First feeding at day 3-4 from sprouting
Happy Frog Potting Soil-
This stuff is a bit cheaper then FFOF but made by the same company, it doesn't contain as much food and some of the other stuff FFOF does. It can be a little heavy at times, recommend mixing 3-4 gallons of perlite per 2cu ft bag of Happy Frog. Start AF-OFP on schedule, First Feeding at day 3-4 from sprouting.
Roots Organics Original Potting Mix-
Another great product, can be a little heavy, recommend mixing 1.5 gallons of perlite per 1.5cu ft bag. Start AF-OFP on schedule, First Feeding at Day 3-4 from sprouting.
Feel free to use the AF-OFP in other media products, research and find the best Organic Mix to use for best results.
If you can't find it then make your own mix,
A simple Home Made Potting Mix Recipe.
4 Parts Peat Moss
2 Parts Perlite
1 1/2 Part Course Ripe Compost
1/4-1/2 Part Worm Castings
Add enough water to make soil mix moist, NOT WET!!!
Check pH and add Lime accordingly, to reach a pH of 6 to 6.5
Let sit 10 days before use turning every 2-3 days.
This mix can be a little hot at times, Start AF-OFP on schedule, First Feeding at Day 3-4 from sprout but test it on 1 plant, if burning occurs within 12-24 hours wait 1-2 weeks before beginning AF-OFP.
Thats about it,, please feel free to post your questions.
Peace SGS
Auto-Flowering Organic Feeding Program, AF-OFP.
Word of Warning, this process uses FISH EMULSION! It is kinda smelly but nothing bad, kinda sweet pungent smell, but it only lasts 24hrs or so after each feeding then goes away. If you can handle it your plants will love you for it!!!
The process is very simple, it can be used with any well drained soil or soil-less (peat-coco) mixes, here are the base lines for feeding and its schedule, along with a few different examples of what media to use.
MaxiCrop Liquid Fish-
This is your main nitrogen N ingredient, it also contains a lot of micro nutrients and other good stuff. It is a fast release fertilizer and is perfect to be used in a feeding program with cannabis as they are hungry plant fast growing plants.
Earth Juice Bloom-
OR
Roots Organics Bloom-
This is your main Phosphorus P and Potassium K ingredient, used to grow healthy large flowers, only use this during early onset of bloom til harvest
Earth Juice Catalyst
OR
Roots Organics Trinity-
This additive encourages compact branching, stimulates optimal bud sites, and triggers early yields. Conditions soils for better nutrient availability. This is very helpful in keeping your root zone healthy allowing plants to uptake nutrients easier which increases growth rates.
Super Thrive-
This little bottle contains an amazing amount if good stuff that plants love, vitamins, hormones etc... using it increases overall health which increases growth allowing the plants to reach their full potential.
Optional Bloom Boosters*
Roots Organics HP or HPK
This can be used to boost flower production... ONLY USE IF YOUR PLANTS CAN HANDLE IT!!! They are hot in terms of nutrients and can burn your plants if not careful. Test on 1 plant before adding to the rest to be sure it doesn't burn them.
Auto-Flowering Feeding Chart
This chart explains when to start feeding and when to stop and at what values. Mix nutrients according to feeding chart for every 1 US Gallon of water. MIX WELL. It is recommending to aerate the solution with an air stone for 2 or more hours before application and during application. Also stir again right before application. Alternate between Watering and Feeding - if you water, then feed the next time, then water, then feed, and so on. AF-OFP uses a lot of water, as it is imperative to water Or feed each plant enough to soak the soil completely and get a good amount of run off. Use some common sense and don't try to drowned them
This chart is intended as a general guideline for an average 9 Week Auto-Flowering strain, just shorten or extend it as required by the length of time your Auto-Flowering strain requires. These values will cover most needs, tho every variety is different and may require a bit of fine tuning. Feel free to experiment with the values with your varieties to maximize growth.
Growing Media-
A lot of people claim they don't need to feed while the plants are just starting out and in seedling stage... in most cases your plants will benefit from this feeding program if you follow it completely. You are supposed to run your plants with a perfect balance of food, a balance between an abundant amount and almost to much, not on the brink of starvation! Just because your soil has some food in it and the young plants don't show signs of stress, it doesn't mean they couldn't be doing better with just a little fast release food to maximize growth. The key is to know your soil and whats in it.
Here are some example of commercial soil mixes and their requirements with the Auto-Flowering Organic Feeding Program, AF-OFP.
Fox Farm Ocean Forest Organic Potting Mix-
This stuff is some of the best potting soil ever! Perfect right out of the bag, no need to add anything to it, it has a little bit of food in it but most of it is slow release and won't help your young plants very much in the beginning. Recommend start the AF-OFP on schedule, First feeding at day 3-4 from sprouting
Happy Frog Potting Soil-
This stuff is a bit cheaper then FFOF but made by the same company, it doesn't contain as much food and some of the other stuff FFOF does. It can be a little heavy at times, recommend mixing 3-4 gallons of perlite per 2cu ft bag of Happy Frog. Start AF-OFP on schedule, First Feeding at day 3-4 from sprouting.
Roots Organics Original Potting Mix-
Another great product, can be a little heavy, recommend mixing 1.5 gallons of perlite per 1.5cu ft bag. Start AF-OFP on schedule, First Feeding at Day 3-4 from sprouting.
Feel free to use the AF-OFP in other media products, research and find the best Organic Mix to use for best results.
If you can't find it then make your own mix,
A simple Home Made Potting Mix Recipe.
4 Parts Peat Moss
2 Parts Perlite
1 1/2 Part Course Ripe Compost
1/4-1/2 Part Worm Castings
Add enough water to make soil mix moist, NOT WET!!!
Check pH and add Lime accordingly, to reach a pH of 6 to 6.5
Let sit 10 days before use turning every 2-3 days.
This mix can be a little hot at times, Start AF-OFP on schedule, First Feeding at Day 3-4 from sprout but test it on 1 plant, if burning occurs within 12-24 hours wait 1-2 weeks before beginning AF-OFP.
Thats about it,, please feel free to post your questions.
Peace SGS
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