Comments on: 1-Part, 2-Part or 3-Part Nutrients http://urbangardenmagazine.com/2008/12/1-part-2-part-or-3-part-nutrients-in-hydroponic-systems/ Hydroponics for Growing Minds Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:49:09 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Jon ovington http://urbangardenmagazine.com/2008/12/1-part-2-part-or-3-part-nutrients-in-hydroponic-systems/comment-page-1/#comment-8 Jon ovington Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:58:55 +0000 http://urbangardenmagazine.com/?p=182#comment-8 Oh Good, I'm inspired. I often wondered about the one two part etc. I usually use "Formulex" to kick off with, for clones and young plants in particular, but have been advised on numerous occasions to change to 2 part asap once the plants are beginning to flourish, as the 2 part solutions will provide all the necessary nutrients. and 1 part solutions lack "certain" elements. Formulex however is often cited as a complete, and fully balanced solution best for soils, but in particular, ideal for young plants and clones. Well, that may well be so, I expect one could grow right through the flower phase, with the right EC and maybe some additives along the line, to compensate, or enhance. But perhaps the yield might not be as good, although that is often difficult to pin down as there are so many factors that can affect yields in the first place from species, through strain, environment, type of system etc etc. But I can understand Callie's point made that dismisses the myth that 1 part is only used by novices.Technology does make things easier, well, sometimes, unless you need to follow translated instructions on how to set up the latest gizmo on the market. But definitely seasoned growers as well as novices will use single part, and many in between, if they understand the facts of the contents that is, and wish to manage their time more efficiently, and at the same time probably avoid some of the pitfalls when solutions are mixed. I liken it to the auto box on my car, in the UK a lot of cars use a manual gearbox, and yes, it can give the driver more control, but for me, give me an auto box anytime, point and squirt. Brilliant in slow moving traffic. Modern technology allows a very efficient transmission these days with computer chips lurking in every crevice, that was not around 10 years ago. Up until now I have generally used a 2 part Canna Aqua flores, pretty good, but it adds up in costs of course, with 2 bottles, A and B each time. There are a lot of companies touting them of course, each claiming the best results, or at least presenting the product in such a way that suggests they are better performers. I think many growers just find something that works for them, and sticks to that, it saves the need to start comparisons all over again. "If it works don't fix it" mentality, but then again, why not embrace change, and improvement if it is available. That to me seems the more logical approach. So yes,I think I will go ahead and try out some of the Vitalink 1 part, I am curious, and probably a bit lazy! and I'll see how things work out. JonO. Scotland Oh Good, I’m inspired. I often wondered about the one two part etc. I usually use “Formulex” to kick off with, for clones and young plants in particular, but have been advised on numerous occasions to change to 2 part asap once the plants are beginning to flourish, as the 2 part solutions will provide all the necessary nutrients. and 1 part solutions lack “certain” elements. Formulex however is often cited as a complete, and fully balanced solution best for soils, but in particular, ideal for young plants and clones. Well, that may well be so, I expect one could grow right through the flower phase, with the right EC and maybe some additives along the line, to compensate, or enhance. But perhaps the yield might not be as good, although that is often difficult to pin down as there are so many factors that can affect yields in the first place from species, through strain, environment, type of system etc etc. But I can understand Callie’s point made that dismisses the myth that 1 part is only used by novices.Technology does make things easier, well, sometimes, unless you need to follow translated instructions on how to set up the latest gizmo on the market. But definitely seasoned growers as well as novices will use single part, and many in between, if they understand the facts of the contents that is, and wish to manage their time more efficiently, and at the same time probably avoid some of the pitfalls when solutions are mixed. I liken it to the auto box on my car, in the UK a lot of cars use a manual gearbox, and yes, it can give the driver more control, but for me, give me an auto box anytime, point and squirt. Brilliant in slow moving traffic. Modern technology allows a very efficient transmission these days with computer chips lurking in every crevice, that was not around 10 years ago.

Up until now I have generally used a 2 part Canna Aqua flores, pretty good, but it adds up in costs of course, with 2 bottles, A and B each time. There are a lot of companies touting them of course, each claiming the best results, or at least presenting the product in such a way that suggests they are better performers. I think many growers just find something that works for them, and sticks to that, it saves the need to start comparisons all over again. “If it works don’t fix it” mentality, but then again, why not embrace change, and improvement if it is available. That to me seems the more logical approach.
So yes,I think I will go ahead and try out some of the Vitalink 1 part, I am curious, and probably a bit lazy! and I’ll see how things work out.
JonO. Scotland

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