Hey there,
I've finished reading the beginners guide and I'm about to begin my first grow, but before I begin, I have a couple of questions that I don't recall being answered in the book.
1) The PH and TDS tester were labelled as optional, so I didn't buy them, but the latter chapters seem to heavily rely on the checking of PH & PPM levels. How do I navigate knowing when and how much liquid nutrients, PH adjusting, flushing to do, without those instruments?
2) How often should I have the oscillating fan on for at any time during the different grow phases to ensure air circulation, but not wind burn etc?
I'm also thinking about logging the process of the grow with notes, was wondering if anyone can suggests things I should be monitoring to log or if there's a spreadsheet or something like a site, software/app etc for logging grow progress.
Thanks in advance to everyone that responds
as to your first question on meters yes i would get them - the PH tester is going to the main one that will be needed - i did give a good example and stuff on PH Balance in another post here, its labeled PH Question-- this might be worth you looking in on as i posted my personal dealing with proper PH Balance
i to do use a oscillating fan and have that on high at all times - its a thin upright style - depending on size of grow area i try to have mine about 1 foot away from plants but strong enough to make the plants sway just a bit - this helps in making the plant stronger.
the other meters i do not have yet but are on order - not sure just what nutrients you plan on using but i have good luck with Fox Farm Nutrients - and yes they do give a good feeding schedule - i have only the main three but i have had great turnouts with them but i await for the rest on list to really see a better full potential
Peace n Growers Luv