frostqueen
Active member
I think the Perfect line is probably great, too... but this RAW line provides a LOT more control. I like the ala carte approach as I am a more experienced grower. The RAW line also seems less expensive, although I haven't actually crunched the per-cycle numbers yet.
I think the Perfect line would probably be good for either those newer to growing or those who just want to keep it simple. Hard to say. I do know a few experienced folks here on ICMAG are already trialing the Perfect line, so we'll soon find out.
I wish more folks were testing out this RAW line in both hydro and soil, but it doesn't seem to be very well known yet. This is the same company who came up with that 'Mighty Wash' stuff (which I frankly thought was B.S. until I saw the reviews on Amazon and heard from a few commercial friends who had good results with it). I also found out that Harley was the one who came up with the 'Mother Plant' nutrient line, which I have used for years now on my moms with flawless results. That was developed with/for a different company, though.
As far as the RAW goes, I'm seeing some really fat stems now from the enhanced calcium uptake; I like that! It's also supposed to really help prevent powdery issues.
The proof is in the results, so RAW hasn't won me over quite yet. If it performs as claimed I'm fully on board, but the proof is what shows up on the scale at the end. I need to see resin, flavor, smell, yields and consistency to be won over. If the whole line doesn't provide that I will just use some of the components like silica, kelp, cal/mag and yucca with my existing formulas.
For those wondering wtf RAW is, it's a hybrid chem/organic nutrient system with individually packaged components so growers can control each factor as needed, or custom-tailor their own program for specialty strains. Great for control freaks. http://www.npk-industries.com/nutrients_bio_stimulants.html
I think the Perfect line would probably be good for either those newer to growing or those who just want to keep it simple. Hard to say. I do know a few experienced folks here on ICMAG are already trialing the Perfect line, so we'll soon find out.
I wish more folks were testing out this RAW line in both hydro and soil, but it doesn't seem to be very well known yet. This is the same company who came up with that 'Mighty Wash' stuff (which I frankly thought was B.S. until I saw the reviews on Amazon and heard from a few commercial friends who had good results with it). I also found out that Harley was the one who came up with the 'Mother Plant' nutrient line, which I have used for years now on my moms with flawless results. That was developed with/for a different company, though.
As far as the RAW goes, I'm seeing some really fat stems now from the enhanced calcium uptake; I like that! It's also supposed to really help prevent powdery issues.
The proof is in the results, so RAW hasn't won me over quite yet. If it performs as claimed I'm fully on board, but the proof is what shows up on the scale at the end. I need to see resin, flavor, smell, yields and consistency to be won over. If the whole line doesn't provide that I will just use some of the components like silica, kelp, cal/mag and yucca with my existing formulas.
For those wondering wtf RAW is, it's a hybrid chem/organic nutrient system with individually packaged components so growers can control each factor as needed, or custom-tailor their own program for specialty strains. Great for control freaks. http://www.npk-industries.com/nutrients_bio_stimulants.html