I’ve read in a couple places now that some people grow will not exceed more than an intake EC reading of 1.2 for the majority of their lives as this results in a higher quality product in taste and flavour.
I’m assuming this would also trade off into less yield.
The manufacturer guides for the nutrients I use tells me to use a considerably higher EC all the way after the early stage of veg.
Anyone have any suggestions as to why this is or if you have any experience with grows using different nutrient levels?
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My feeling/intuition tells me the liquid nutrients products are mostly designed for hydroponics although many state they can be used in soil. If you are growing in hydroponics you will need 300-400 ppm through the seedling stage, 600-900 in vegetation, and up to 1300-2300 ppm for larger plants. You learn via trial and error. If you are growing in a potting mix you are usually good for up to six months depending on plant and pot size without additional nutrients. The only reason to use nutrients would be as a supplement to provide base nutrients such as calcium and magnesium. And then during the flowering stage you would add a bloom nutrients to help develop flowers. However, I have grown from start to finish in Fox Farm’s Ocean Forest without any additional nutrients. Take a look at @canagen who grows completely organic. If you’re growing in soil, this is probably the best way. Don’t get caught up in the nutrient hype.
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That’s the beauty of living organics. You don’t have to worry about PHs & PPMs. Feed your soil and the soil will feed your plants and the plants will only take up what it needs at any given stage.
edit: I should actually say “feed the microbes in your soil” as they are the ones responsible for converting your organics into a form suitable for plant uptake.
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