Fan and Fertilizer Question

Beatlesgirlovesweed · 07-14-2008, 10:47 PM

I just started growing about three days ago. The plants already have little leaves and seem to be growing just fine. I have lights but I saw somewhere that you need a fan while growing. Is this true? Does there need to be a fan on the plants? If so does this need to be all of the time? If the room is well vented is there any need for fans or a fan? I did read that as far as fertilizer goes to try eco-grow. Does anybody know if that works well or if there is anything else they have used that works well? I also read that you want to wait until the plants are about three weeks old and introduce the fertilizer in a very diluted form and then to gradually increase the amount of fertilizer. Are there anymore tips for fertilizing plants?

tokinGLX · 07-15-2008, 05:05 AM

it always helps to have an oscillating fan on the plants, not only does it keep fresh air circulating through the room, the gentle breeze can help to strengthen young plants.

i havent heard much about eco grow, but if you havent boughten it yet and are still open to alternatives, you may want to check into what advanced nutrients has in the line of organic(eco grow is an all organic fert, so im guessing that is what you are shooting for¿) ferts, i know there is the mother earth super tea, that is probably the safest bet being that it is a complete fert.

if you arent concerned with being 100% organic, i would recommend the sensi line from advanced nutrients or the flora line from general hydroponics.

are you growing in soil¿ if so, the makeup of the soil itself depends on when to start feeding the plants. 3-4 weeks is usually a good time to start light feedings tho.

be cautious not to over or underwater the plants. you want the soil to start to dry out so the roots will go out searching for more water.

good luck with the grow, keep us updated
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