Fertilizer Burn Prevention

cjmade

cjmade

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So, I'm about to begin my grow and the only soil that I could get is pre-fertilized. I now it is generally believed to be a bad thing. So automaticaly I think, I'll just use less nutes and see. But then I find this on wikipedia:
Fertilizer burn can be remedied by soaking the soil with water to flush out excess salts. It can be prevented by applying only dilute or controlled-release fertilizer products
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So, It basicaly says - controlled-release fertilizer is good. And now I'm confused.
Anyone have any expirience/good read?
 
Abiqua

Abiqua

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cjmade said:
So, I'm about to begin my grow and the only soil that I could get is pre-fertilized. I now it is generally believed to be a bad thing. So automaticaly I think, I'll just use less nutes and see. But then I find this on wikipedia:

So, It basicaly says - controlled-release fertilizer is good. And now I'm confused.
Anyone have any expirience/good read?
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Mix it with non fertilized soil 50:50...to start....or you could mix up a quick batch of 1:1:1 compost/peat/perlite and then mix that 50:50 with your soil.....
 
cjmade

cjmade

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Abiqua said:
Mix it with non fertilized soil ....or you could mix up a compost/peat/perlite
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Yeah, it's just that no store in my region sells any of it :( If there was something else, be sure I'd get it. This time it's this soil.

Still the question stands - any info/links/expirience on growing in fertilized mediums?
 
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deadgro

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I've done grows in miracle gro potting soil. I would soak the soil for 24-48hrs, wouldn't hurt to put an air stone in there. Then rinse it through a sieve or cheesecloth in small batches. This will get rid of some of the nutes.
 
rkymtnman

rkymtnman

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on the bag, does it say how long the fertilized soil should last? like 6 months with out any feeding required? just use RO water at the beginning for at least a few weeks if not months. i'd rather under than over feed at the beginning with small plants
 
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harris hawk

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cjmade said:
So, I'm about to begin my grow and the only soil that I could get is pre-fertilized. I now it is generally believed to be a bad thing. So automaticaly I think, I'll just use less nutes and see. But then I find this on wikipedia:

So, It basicaly says - controlled-release fertilizer is good. And now I'm confused.
Anyone have any expirience/good read?
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Just use the soil and then when starting use nutrients start out slow using about 1/4 of what is directed. DO NOT worry the soil nutrients will not harm but do some good. Now if you look up " 420 ideal soil" soil made especially for marijuana no nutrient use just use water thru-out grow. Is a bit pricy
 
cjmade

cjmade

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Thanks everyone! No additional nutes for as long as possible it is!

It says on the pack that the nutes should last for 6 months. I thought to maybe wash it as you suggest, but afraid it might provoke faster nute release. Still not sure about this, but feel much more confident! Thanks!
 
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