Nutriet Mixing Question

yum114

Active Member
If I plan on using the Lucas Formula during my grow, instead of mixing the nutes based on the amout of water Im using, cant I just use the formula and mix the 2 nutes in a large amount and just add with water as needed? Or shal I keep them both seperate until Im ready to mix with water?
 

Little Tommy

Well-Known Member
I am not familiar with Lucas formula, but my Dutch Master Gold series (Grow & Bloom) Part A&B need to be diluted seperately and then mixed together. If you mix Part A&B together before diluting them they will lock each other out.
 

Encomium

Active Member
With the Lucas Formula you'll want to add the Micro first to your reservoir and let it mix before adding Bloom. If you top with nutrient mix then still add micro first before bloom and then you can add the solution to your reservoir.
 

agforest

Member
First fill your container with water. Then add the nutrients to the water. The reason that nutrients (2 part, 3 part solutions) are in separate bottles is because the chemicals in each bottle will react with each other and form an insoluble salt at the concentrations they are at in the bottle. If an insoluble salt is formed, those compounds become unavailable for plant uptake. Simple physical chemistry :)
 
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