Can I Use a 32-10-10 on My Plant?

b3lle

Member
Hi guys, i bought this fertilizer 32-10-10. just wondering what this might do...:idea:
I just grew new seedlings so i haven't use them yet.
I mean the nitrogen is pretty high what are the chances?

HOLA!
 

Shadeslay

Active Member
I'm not sure, I've used a couple small doses of something similar with nothing bad happening. I stopped using it mostly because it was chemical based. But I'm uncertain if long term would have adverse effects. But it makes me wonder would a 1/2 dose be 16-5-5? I don't think it works that way, but I don't know for sure.
 

b3lle

Member
:hump:16-5-5 hmmm....
I am so confused sometimes when their out of the 10-10-10 or have you tried organic stuff? where am i gonna find that.:?


I'm not sure, I've used a couple small doses of something similar with nothing bad happening. I stopped using it mostly because it was chemical based. But I'm uncertain if long term would have adverse effects. But it makes me wonder would a 1/2 dose be 16-5-5? I don't think it works that way, but I don't know for sure.
 

Shadeslay

Active Member
I'm using fox farms, it's not completely organic but it's not pure chemicals either. I think most of the organic nutes are mixed in the soil first, there are things like fish emulsion etc. that are liquid. Most nurseries or even hardware stores often carry them.
 

ROBSTERB

Well-Known Member
i think if you give them half dose then they will be getting less than the 32 10 10 other wise why do we start off at half strengh if they would still be getting a full dose? if you give it at 3rd strength 10 3 3 then work up to half 16 5 5 i think you would be ok, see what other people think first,
 
What is it cabbage food? ;-)
Sounds a bit high to me. You could try making it up really weak but then the micro nutrients may be lost. Just go to your local DIY/Hardwear/Garden centre and get something less harsh. Or try Ebay, there's loads of nutes on there cheaper than in shops.
 

Jason2011

Active Member
id start that off @ 1/4 strength and work it up too full strength. plants can take any amount of nutes providing you build them up to that level. doesnt mean youll get bigger/better yield jsut coz you upped the nutes
 

Los Muertos

Active Member
Lawn fertilizers usually have numbers around that range. I'm sure you 'could' mix it weak and get away with it for a while, but even
at 1/2 strength, 16 seems a little high for N. Don't mj nutes usually have N in the single digits? I (personally) have never gone above
10. It seems to me like if you dilute it to the point where you're not gonna fry your plants, you might be good to go with the N, but
you're just asking for some kind of deficiency somewhere else. Regardless, I wouldn't use it for flowering.
 

b3lle

Member
ahhh i see, i know it was on the shelf couldnt find the regular one, thought i could use its for fruits and flower, ufff but thanks for all the reply!
 

Vindicated

Well-Known Member
The numbers are just percents (%). The nutrients are fine, but follow the instructions. Always start plants at half or 1\4th recommend strength so the plants adjust to it.
 
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