Too much CaliMAGic as buffer in Coconut Coir?

Hey guys, I recently made the mistake of adding a TBSP instead of the recommended TSP when buffering my coco. I realized my screw up after seedlings sprouted.

So I was wondering what are the possible side effects of CaliMagic O.D. in your coconut coir buffer? I looked around but couldn't find an answer, so one would be much appreciated!

MellowMartian said:

Hey guys, I recently made the mistake of adding a TBSP instead of the recommended TSP when buffering my coco. I realized my screw up after seedlings sprouted.

So I was wondering what are the possible side effects of CaliMagic O.D. in your coconut coir buffer? I looked around but couldn't find an answer, so one would be much appreciated!

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Sounds like it will be just fine,worry more about how clean your coco is(washed) multiple times to rid of salts...

genuity said:

Sounds like it will be just fine,worry more about how clean your coco is(washed) multiple times to rid of salts...

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Cool thanks for the quick reply

Here's a little more info of possible interest. (confirms you did a good thing)

https://www.cocoforcannabis.com/how-to-prepare-and-buffer-coco-coir/

I start with high quality bagged coco.
No bricks.

TintEastwood said:

Here's a little more info of possible interest. (confirms you did a good thing)

https://www.cocoforcannabis.com/how-to-prepare-and-buffer-coco-coir/

I start with high quality bagged coco.
No bricks.

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Thanks for the link, Tint, very useful site. Yea, I ended up going with the brick because I wasn't sure if growing in coco would be for me. Next time I'll drop the $ and go with the higher quality stuff as well because coco does seem to have its benefits!

MellowMartian said:

Thanks for the link, Tint, very useful site. Yea, I ended up going with the brick because I wasn't sure if growing in coco would be for me. Next time I'll drop the $ and go with the higher quality stuff as well because coco does seem to have its benefits!

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Glad to help. When you know coco bricks are good. Some folks can only get bricks, and if one needs big quantities bricks are probably the best bang for buck.

Coco is awesome but watch out for overwatering until roots are established and if you didnt end up charging it enough and they start turning yellow, just foliar feed with Epsom salt to green them up. Been growing in coco for years and love it

Gemtree said:

Coco is awesome but watch out for overwatering until roots are established and if you didnt end up charging it enough and they start turning yellow, just foliar feed with Epsom salt to green them up. Been growing in coco for years and love it

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Is there a certain brand of Epsom salt in particular that you prefer to use? An Amazon link would be great if you have one! Also, how frequently do you apply it?

MellowMartian said:

Is there a certain brand of Epsom salt in particular that you prefer to use? An Amazon link would be great if you have one! Also, how frequently do you apply it?

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It doesnt matter just any magnesium sulfate. I do a quarter teaspoon per quart and soak top and bottom of leaves then wait a few days and see how green they are. Once the coco has nutes stored its like set and forget no ph or nute problems and green leaves all the way through. 5.7 to 6.2 ph is good the coco buffers itself as long as you keep the ph there.

That coco college site has a must read section on fertigation.


Epsom example....
https://www.amazon.com/Magnesium-Sulfate-Water-Soluble-Pounds/dp/B0722QCP1J/ref=aw_pd_cart_vw_crc_1_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0722QCP1J&pd_rd_r=K87SXJ50T1GZJ9AB39B3&pd_rd_w=qvlq6&pd_rd_wg=Xrp41&pf_rd_p=07e3c3d9-94c9-405b-8d35-f3de6d5ea62c&pf_rd_r=K87SXJ50T1GZJ9AB39B3&psc=1&refRID=K87SXJ50T1GZJ9AB39B3

MellowMartian said:

Is there a certain brand of Epsom salt in particular that you prefer to use? An Amazon link would be great if you have one! Also, how frequently do you apply it?

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Buy any brand at any drugstore or grocery store.

hotrodharley said:

Buy any brand at any drugstore or grocery store.

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Unscented.