Is it ok to switch seedlings from Scotts non organic to Foxfarm Ocean?

MoppinSauce

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Hi,

I have a bunch of 3 week old seedlings in 8oz cups that were brought up in a Scott's product with 4 month fertilizing capabilities - similar to MG.

They look great for the most part and are ready for transfer.

The problem that I have run into is that I gave a bit of fert(20-20-20) to a few of them and experienced leaf burn, stunted growth, etc. I want to be able to nurish them along and don't see myself being able to do that with Scott's unless I wait until the nutes in there wear off in a few months. Also, I want to be able to flush them a couple of weeks before harvest and can't see that being possible with the Scott's product.

Is it ok to take my seedlings that are in Scott's non organic and plant them in Fox Farm Ocean using organic boost/bloom going forward? Does anyone see any issue given it's only 8 oz of Scotts? I am thinking 3 gallon pots with the Fox Farm.

I may just try bringing half up of them in the Scott's using just water and let the 4 month release do it's thing and some up in the Fox Farm using their nutrients, but am hoping for some guidance from you folks for what might be best.

I have heard of decent results with straight Scott's, but am hesitant on this next step...

Thanks in advance.

Da Sauce.
 

Dirtyboy

Well-Known Member
It would be best if ya did transplant to foxfarm. Ya dnt need any nutes for a while. Foxfarm has plenty. Ya may only need to add ferts when ya flower.

Flush those cups and then transplant.
 

MoppinSauce

Well-Known Member
Thank you much. I have had them under the flourescents since sprouting and they are growing vigorisly - do you think I am good to go with putting them under the HID at this point? 14 days under the T-12's right now. Should I give another week under the T-12's?

I think the plan is to put them under the HID in the cups overnight to adjust them a bit and then transplant tomorrow into the Fox Farm and not add nutes until I see some signs that they may need it.

Any other suggestions for a serious newb are welcome.
 
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