Extra cal mag for led lights

Is it true I should double down on my cal mag when running led I’m running chilled x6 in a 4x4 new millennium nutrients

In coco 70/30 plagron mix

I've never heard of a lamp type causing the plants to require more of a specific element.

In coco you definitely need to add Cal-Mag unless the rest of your nutrients make up for it (most don't use any Ca at all though, as it causes other synthetic nutrients to precipitate and fall out of suspension, meaning they aren't available to the plants).

I read this as well when shopping for LEDs. Pretty sure it's a myth as I'm not having to add much at all and I'm in coco. Balanced nutrition is always best, no matter the light source

Yeah was just curious didn’t know if thier was any validity to it

IrkinBollikans said:

I read this as well when shopping for LEDs.

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I read a lot of crap surrounding LEDs too. The info is often peddled by the manufacturers themselves, then pushed, magnified, promoted and even fabricated by the inexperienced growers using them who don't know a lick about lighting, spectrum or even electricity.

Dope sounds like cases closed I just use my regular dose with ro no doubling down my nutrient line has a significant amount anyway

spek9 said:

I read a lot of crap surrounding LEDs too. The info is often peddled by the manufacturers themselves, then pushed, magnified, promoted and even fabricated by the inexperienced growers using them who don't know a lick about lighting, spectrum or even electricity.

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That's why I'm glad this community exists. There are a lot of experienced people here to help cut through the shit. Many of your posts in particular have been very helpful to me in my grow. Even before I was a member

As long as temps are good - 80° leaf temp or better for transpiration and uptake that would be the only reason. Reduced mobility of cal and mag ( less heat ) which usually comes older blurple panels and such. Thats why its suggested to raise leaf temps to keep things moving.

But most of the issues can be resolved thru feed and water sources.

Kindbuds303 said:

Is it true I should double down on my cal mag when running led I’m running chilled x6 in a 4x4 new millennium nutrients

In coco 70/30 plagron mix

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I'm new to using LED and read about that as well. I'm growing in coco and only give the normal recommended dose and haven't had issues. Buffering the coco is more important. Don't skimp on the CalMag but don't think you need to double down on it. I think you can also foliar feed CalMag if you really need to instead of throwing off your nute mix.

yeah plants seam to really like 85 86 is thier sweet spot seams very happy always couple days old picture they seam to love everything

Just seedlings in back on picture are lighter and is why I was wondering I got light almost all the way down on power and up 3ft+

But in person not as light

Thanks everyone for clearing all this up makes me feel better peace of mind

This thread needs more cal mag

God damnit @Budzbuddha

I’m still learning bro I won’t be asking many more dumb questions I hope

Kindbuds303 said:

I’m still learning bro I won’t be asking many more dumb questions I hope

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There is never a dumb question ... Group Hug

@Budzbuddha how they look transplanting bigger one toma when airpot comes 5gallon

Kindbuds303 said:

@Budzbuddha how they look transplanting bigger one toma when airpot comes 5gallon

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They look great ... open and happy .

Nice okay then used to look a lot darker I feel like when was under t5 now under chilled look a littler lighter lmfao maybe more cal mag? Lmfao