Lucas Formula doesn't use any Grow, and uses only Micro, and Bloom.
GHE chart shows some extra things you can add, like bio roots, bio protect etc.. If I'm using the Lucas Formula, can I still use them acoording to the GHE chart?
After using Lucas for 5 years I switched back to the recipe on the bottle and I wish I never heard of Lucas, but I don't see why you can't use the same stuff with it if they are designed to be used with the recipe on the bottles at full strength which is stronger than the Lucas formula. Unless you are doing DWC I wouldn't use Lucas though.
Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot to mention it.
I'm indeed planning on doing DWC. (I learned about Lucas formula on your DWC article)
So can I still use the rest as the bottles say?
I think if you're a new grower that you should start with lucas, maybe do a cycle or 2 and than once you get the hang of growing, feel comfortable with keeping your environment in check, come back to the question of nute recipes and understand that the recipe is stronger than Lucas and if your plants are healthy and eating properly they should benefit from a stronger plant food, but if something is off Lucas would be easier on them.
JapanFreak wrote:I think if you're a new grower that you should start with lucas, maybe do a cycle or 2 and than once you get the hang of growing, feel comfortable with keeping your environment in check, come back to the question of nute recipes and understand that the recipe is stronger than Lucas and if your plants are healthy and eating properly they should benefit from a stronger plant food, but if something is off Lucas would be easier on them.
I Agree. Do A Few Runs The Lucas Way. 1 Thing DWC Can Break Your Heart, Get Use To Your System First.
Micro and bloom the only thing you need. I must admit I do use a little of the green stuff(Veg) from GH but a pro grow freind says micro and bloom is all you need. Ever see the SEE MORE BUDS video. they don't use veg cause the period is so short(northern lights anyway) and they put out 15 pounds in 80 days.I'm checking out 'supernatural brand' I love the rockwool soak. Stick with your meter(ph/ec/tds)readings and not so much what the guide says.Remember in Hydro its hard to under feed.saves you money to
Lucas was also useing RO water. When I tried Lucas, I was to new of a grower, and my well water was 575 ppms out of the tap.
I think it's fine for a heavy sativa.
