[Ioni Botani]

Yar, not sure the price of Silica...but ph up is purrrdy damn cheap. Id love to find out more about this, and am def open to new ideas..Id also have to see how much it swings the pH etc..
Dig the Thoreau quote man, bless!
-I

[kotton_mouth]

is this for indoor or outdoor??

[Ioni Botani]

Originally Posted by kotton_mouth

is this for indoor or outdoor??

BOTH. I know some folks having AMAZING results outdoors. BUSHES. Just give the roots (and everything else for that matter) enough room to grow! Lol. This is usually in Coco, but is being used by friends in Hydroton, and even in soil during watering.

K.I.S.S. METHOD IS USED FOR

• Indoors
• Outdoors
• Flowering
• Vegetative
• Well-Rooted Clones
  

The only time I'd suggest feeding at any strength less than full is for seedlings (1/2 strength I believe..don't quote me.)

Hope this helps!

-I

[asher1er]

Originally Posted by Ioni Botani

Yar, not sure the price of Silica...but ph up is purrrdy damn cheap. Id love to find out more about this, and am def open to new ideas..Id also have to see how much it swings the pH etc..
Dig the Thoreau quote man, bless!
-I

If price is the issue, then the PH up might be a better option.. I need to use the AN Ph down because the GH will go through gallons of it in no time Using the silica instead of Ph up will just give you the added benefit of the product and raise your PH at the same time.. instead of using just plain ph up. I've notice plants given a silica product (dutch masters or protek) to have thicker stems.. for some thats a PLUS

Re- checked the numbers.A Tsp is 6 grams. So your at .09 cents a gallon $4.50 for a fifty gallon reservoir.I am keeping count how many are suggesting additives

[MyGreenToe]

The one additive I plan on running is 1ml per gallon silica blast or similar. Strengthens stems and helps prevent budrot.

As it turns out, my usual online hydro shop is the least expensive place I could find for the MaxiBloom. They have the 2.2lb buckets for $10.90 US. 166 6g portions in 2.2lb, so 6.5 cents a gallon. $3.25 for 50 gallons.

At that price, it's almost silly not to add silica to your regime, if nothing else. Beyond that, KoolBloom powder for a boost if you want. Maybe some calmag if you are in coco. Keep it Simple! Good stuff.

[MyGreenToe]

It's worth mentioning that when mixing large reservoirs, it is better to measure your powder by weight, than by volume. The volume of powders is subject to alot of variables, and the 1 tsp per gallon measurement may not pan out very accurately with a large batch. When mixing small batches the volume measurement will likely be perfectly fine.

[Ioni Botani]

Originally Posted by MyGreenToe

It's worth mentioning that when mixing large reservoirs, it is better to measure your powder by weight, than by volume. The volume of powders is subject to alot of variables, and the 1 tsp per gallon measurement may not pan out very accurately with a large batch. When mixing small batches the volume measurement will likely be perfectly fine.

Say true. Ive tested for myself the weight of a LEVEL TEASPOON. It comes out to a point or two over 7 grams.
I imagine when mixing more than 10 gal. that this may swing the ppms slightly. However....I do know people running whole 55 gal res' with this no problem. They don't even level off their teaspoons...if anything it just gives everything an extra little KICK!

-Ion

Originally Posted by Ioni Botani

Say true. Ive tested for myself the weight of a LEVEL TEASPOON. It comes out to a point or two over 7 grams.
I imagine when mixing more than 10 gal. that this may swing the ppms slightly. However....I do know people running whole 55 gal res' with this no problem. They don't even level off their teaspoons...if anything it just gives everything an extra little KICK!

-Ion

*EDIT*
Please use 7 grams/gal. Not all teaspoons measure the same, so it is highly recommended you go by the weight (7 grams) not the teaspoon.

You know it bro, my 55 gal rez never has any issues no matter how many gallons I mix at a time.
I scoop in 10 level table spoons for my usual 30 gal mix, I'm sure it's a gram/two over but it never has an adverse affect.
It wouldn't hurt to get technical and actually weigh it out...

Sweet,it take one step for your program.Whats the thread with twenty two nutrients the kid swears by.lol