Plant seems like it’s dying, potassium or nitrogen deficiency??
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PJ Diaz
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Then that's not the Lucas Formula.
MickFoster
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You might want to read up.
The Lucas Formula using Flora Nutes calls for 8ml Micro and 16ml Bloom like your chart indicated.
It was adjusted for coco to 6ml Micro and 9ml Bloom.
GH MaxiBloom at 7 grams per gallon of water and GH FloraNova Bloom at 8ml per gallon are also considered Lucas Formula alternatives.
Google is your friend.
PJ Diaz
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Yeah, those "lucas alternatives" are not Lucas' Formula. Why call straight MaxiBloom or FloraNova "Lucas formula" when it isn't? That's just dumb. They are simply alternatives to those who think Lucas' Formula is the bees knees. Lucas used one formula only FN Bloom+Micro, that's his formula. I been reading up on this for over a decade man. I've run Lucas myself. IMO there are better "formulas" out there.
MickFoster
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You might want to re-read the thread.
I'm not the one that originally said it was the Lucas Formula.........that was the OP in post #11.
I was merely correcting your mixing FloraNova Bloom with Flora Micro.
And you messed up again........it's not FN Bloom.
PJ Diaz
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Sorry, my bad there with the mixup on the branding. Yeah, I was responding to the OP originally. The plants look lacking in N, which would make sense if omitting the Micro from Lucas' original formula. Not sure why this had to be a pissing contest. I'm really not sure how FloraNova Bloom can be considered a suitable substitute for Lucas Formula, as it's clearly lacking the necessary N for vegging plants. I think the point is, the OP needs to feed the plants more N.You might want to re-read the thread.
I'm not the one that originally said it was the Lucas Formula.........that was the OP.
I was merely correcting your mixing FloraNova Bloom with Flora Micro.
And you messed up again........it's not FN Bloom.
MickFoster
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That's the reason I don't use FloraNova Bloom........I use MaxiBloom from start to finish and my plants are always perfect to the end.
Peace.
PJ Diaz
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I've tried a few one-parts in the past, but never Maxi. As I recall it's not really a complete nute, I forget but I think it's missing some micros? I could be wrong about that, but I remember hearing people having issues with it not dissolving completely, so steered away from it, and went with Veg+Bloom at that time instead, which was pretty good. Now, I'm using Jacks 3-2-1 plus some fulvic and kelp additives. Not quite as a simple as a 1-part, but not too complex either.That's the reason I don't use FloraNova Bloom........I use MaxiBloom from start to finish and my plants are always perfect to the end.
Peace.
MickFoster
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Maxi is a stand alone nutrient........it contains all the necessary micros and macros for good plant growth.
I mix mine in a 20oz. plastic water bottle filled with hot water.........only takes a few shakes to dissolve.
I've been using it for over 10 years without issue........and it's cheap.