They make a lot of different products some of which do have soil. ProMix HP is the one I've used for about 15 years and has no soil or nutrients in it. With RO water and AN pH Perfect 3-part nutes I can use it straight out of the bale and just soak it down with a nute mix and it's ready to go. Never have to worry about pH so it's a real time saver.
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Hp is easy to use. If you have to adjust your pH then aim for 5.5 - 6.0 and it's golden. The two types of lime that are in it keeps things on target. With most hydro nutes the pH will drop the pH of your water so if you use tap water that's usually around pH 7.5 it will likely be around 6 once the nutes are added. If your tap water is hard then it's best to use RO or distilled water to prevent mineral buildup in your pots which will cause the pH in the pots to rise over time after repeated waterings. A lot of runoff otherwise to flush out the buildup.
Thanks, I appreciate the info.They make a lot of different products some of which do have soil. ProMix HP is the one I've used for about 15 years and has no soil or nutrients in it. With RO water and AN pH Perfect 3-part nutes I can use it straight out of the bale and just soak it down with a nute mix and it's ready to go. Never have to worry about pH so it's a real time saver.
Their Veg and Herb mix grows nice plants all on it's own and has some soil along with organic time release nutes in it but need some perlite added to improve drainage.
You should check out their training centre for lots of great and science based plant info.
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Thank you.
Doing my first grow with Sunshine 4. Was visiting my Mennonite friends and they was using Pro Mix HP.
Similar experience in a lot of areas also.
I use HP an ph between 5.9-6.5
Do you have an Ace Hardware or garden center nearby?
Sunshine #4 Yellow & Black bale seemed way less dirty than ProMix HP, in my experience.
I remember a lot of people complaining a couple years ago the Promix was dirty and full of twigs. I got a few bales like that as well.
Try to find an agricultural supplier, they will destroy local retail and ganga shop prices. Professional growers could care less about stuff being geared towards cannabis cultivation. My local supplier hasn't carried Promix in years. They usually have Berger or Sunshine for around $25 per 3.8ft bale.
Your Hydro shop carry it. Get HP or HP CC. HP CC crushes it.
I'll look into that. Thanks
