Nutrient Feeding Schedule Options
The table below shows a suggested feeding schedule based on plant type.. Use it as a starting point for selecting a nutrient regime.. Keeping a watchful eye on plants will be the best way to learn the ideal nutrient regime..
For cuttings, do not use nutrients until you see roots ex- tended from Grow Sponges.. Once roots are seen, start with Set Up regime, then use the appropriate plant type regime..
Nutrient Recommendations for Plant Types
Options | A | B | C | D |
Plant | Lettuce/LeafyGreens/ HerbsWoody | PlantsFruiting upright(withmain stem*) | PlantsFruitingwith vines** | |
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Set Up | S (1), S (2) | S (1), | S (2) | S (1), | S (2) | S (1), S (2) | |
Week 2 | S (1), S (2) | S (1), | S (2) | S (1), L (2) | S (1), S (2) | ||
Week 4 | S (1), S (2) | L (1), | L (2) | L (1), L (2) | S (1), S (2) | ||
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Week 6 | S (1), S (2) | L (1), | L (2) | L (1), L (2) | S (1), S (2) | ||
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Week 8 | S (1), S (2) | L (1), | L (2) | L (1), L (2) | S (1), S (2) | ||
Week 10 | S (1), S (2) | L (1), | L (2) | L (1), L (2) | S (1), S (2) | ||
Week 12 | S (1), S (2) | L (1), | L (2) | L (1), L (2) | S (1), S (2) | ||
Week 14 | S (1), S (2) | L (1), | L (2) | L (1), L (2) | S (1), S (2) | ||
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Week 16 | S (1), S (2) | L (1), L (2) | L (1), L (2) | S (1), S (2) | |||
Subsequent | S (1), S (2) | L (1), L (2) | L (1), L (2) | S (1), S (2) | |||
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S (1) = 1 “Small” Nutrient Tablet –
S (2) = 2 “Small” Nutrient Tablets – 6- and
*Such as dwarf tomatoes, chili peppers and eggplant **Such as squash, strawberries and peas