Cha Ching - ( Fox Farm ) "Is This Too Much Nitrogen?"

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  • Cha Ching - ( Fox Farm ) - Is This Too Much Nitrogen?
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Комментарии • 103

  • @tignob
    @tignob 2 года назад +9

    For my outdoor grow. I'll get 4 to 6 pound plants using this. 4 teaspoons in 5 gallon bucket. They drink it up, skip two days of water. Water on the 3rd day. Skip a day and start over. Never fails.

  • @louie9373
    @louie9373 4 года назад +25

    cha ching is the last salt you use before the final 2 wk flush so it's formulated to give your plant enough nutrition to go two weeks on just water :)

    • @mikek8387
      @mikek8387 2 года назад +5

      I only flush for a week because I like it to have that cough.

    • @davidanderson8469
      @davidanderson8469 Год назад

      @@mikek8387 I had a friend who actually felt the cough = potency.😀

  • @Bigjonisklutch93
    @Bigjonisklutch93 2 года назад +8

    I don't know a whole lot, but doesn't nitrogen play a part in photosynthesis? This would be needed for chlorophyll production which helps with bud and flower production. My understanding is that you're basically yelling at the plant to get it's butt in gear and push it to the max. My opinion is that the higher nitrogen is used in higher levels to force feed the plants production.Just my 2 cents. Thanks!

  • @ONEMINUTEGROWER
    @ONEMINUTEGROWER Год назад +2

    this product has always been money for my crops.

  • @morte2195
    @morte2195 2 года назад +6

    I think people are being misled by the high NPK numbers on the label. Think of Cha Ching's 9-50-10 simply as a 1-5-1. The actual amount of nutrients your plant will get depends on how much water you mix it with. Just like any other Nutrient, start with low concentrations, in this case about an eighth of a tea spoon per gallon of water. That will give you LESS nitrogen than say Tiger Bloom's pre-mixed 2-8-4.

  • @matthunt7390
    @matthunt7390 Год назад +1

    That was exactly my first thought when reading thru some of those finishing recipes

  • @camaro92026
    @camaro92026 6 месяцев назад +2

    My stock thickness got thicker with this product I'm also producing extremely large buds

  • @theexterminator1
    @theexterminator1 3 года назад +9

    That's why you use the sledgehammer to flush out the sault's

  • @sofakingphat8087
    @sofakingphat8087 7 месяцев назад +2

    A more natural key later is Willowbark. You can also add aspirin. It changes the pH and is a root growth hormone. I use it all the time organic or synthetic.

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  7 месяцев назад

      Have you ever tried Drops of balance?
      I bet you will like it better then both
      www.perfectgardens.com/products/drops-of-balance-2-oz-solution?variant=46946143961386

    • @sofakingphat8087
      @sofakingphat8087 7 месяцев назад

      @@PerfectGardensTV i’m doing just fine with what I use already, thank you anyways though. Seems like that stuff is a lot more expensive than me just going out and picking up some Willowbark off the ground or some of the sleeves when they fall or just buying a bottle of aspirin. you don’t have to buy the name brand stuff seems like there might be a little bit extra work with that drops of Jupiters stuff too. Skimming the top of the water and so on..

  • @matthewmc9198
    @matthewmc9198 2 года назад +2

    My outdoor looks like your indoor grow with this nutrient line 😭👌

  • @mikefrost8815
    @mikefrost8815 3 года назад +2

    I love the Cha~Ching.. But, i don't use it at the end.. I toss it in my reaivoir and do a couple feedings with it while I have my plants in VEG. Gives them a GREAT boost if you do it right.. Don't need much at all either.. I add 1Gal worth per every 4gal.. So 1/4 the recommended amount..

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  3 года назад +2

      Great tip!
      ty

    • @liamliam3972
      @liamliam3972 2 года назад +2

      So.. you use a product designed for the final weeks of flower before the plants even flowering... thats dumb man its all about ratios for different stages aint that basic info? Its designed to add resins etc to already existing flowers !

  • @cat2cat369
    @cat2cat369 2 года назад +2

    It’s perfect for auto flowers 💐 😮🎉😅

  • @CheesieGamer
    @CheesieGamer Год назад +2

    Interesting to see these are not good nuts… I bought the 3 bottles as I was told these were great.. what’s a good nutrient series? Raw?

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  Год назад +2

      Down to earth if you are in soil. use em1, mykos and Drops of Balance for watering / biology and Organishield for your IPM. You will probably never have a problem again - Mark

  • @superkillr
    @superkillr Год назад +1

    I use Borax in Fallout to make all kinds of stuff. I've had to fight quite a few radscorpions to get it too.

  • @SteveJ619
    @SteveJ619 11 месяцев назад +1

    You should intro all your videos of what you use for Nutrients... ..
    You make fact points ...
    You will be surprised of how it would explode the product... Ive spent weeks surfing your site .. ive also spent all my money in that time ..if i would have found what you used... That would have been bought before i bought fox farms ...

  • @nydeerhunter5166
    @nydeerhunter5166 3 года назад +2

    Is a good worm tea and compost tea, banana tea good enough to get me through flowering 🤔I’m wanting to find out 😉

  • @sojusliimtdflock
    @sojusliimtdflock 3 года назад +7

    People understand that his conclusions and assumptions are not facts...
    A lot of the time company's add material that have nitrogen within it,it's just a part of the molecular structure of the particular material that is being used to build a nutrient product...
    Now, this small amount of nitrogen molecule that is being used has very slight benefits, because it's not the prime molecule in the production of the recipe...
    A lot of the time the nitrogen is so minuscule it does nothing for the plant other than aid in the uptake of other nutrients...
    Some people like this guy seems to think that when your plant is in flower it doesn't need nitrogen, well that would be absolutely wrong, otherwise how else would the flowers develop...
    Nitrogen is a critical source of nutrients throughout the whole plants life cycle...
    Some of the things this guy is saying is misleading and I don't think he's a botanist nor a chemist...
    He's simply doing what anyone can do, which is look up words and find out the definition,and in doing so some people will come up with their own conclusion, sort of like what he did...
    If you want facts go over to Harley Smith...

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  3 года назад +2

      You are 100% wrong. The only thing u said that had merit is your suggestion to was Harley. But he doesn't grow weed, he smokes it and is a chemists.
      I don't think this is the channel for you.
      I went to your channel too.
      Love to see some of your own videos;)

    • @sojusliimtdflock
      @sojusliimtdflock 3 года назад

      @@PerfectGardensTV Seeing a video of mine would do what for you and prove what to you...
      Again, your conclusions and assumptions are not facts...
      Prove to me what I said is not factual...

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  3 года назад

      Tell me your opinion on this video
      Then let me know
      ruclips.net/video/GJha3cj3900/видео.html

    • @timpage5021
      @timpage5021 3 года назад +2

      Absolutely correct.
      He's making assumptions and opinions from fuckin Wikipedia lol.

  • @deanlauer6950
    @deanlauer6950 2 года назад +1

    Borax Is also used as Pesticide for like ants and such

  • @robertthegrowguy7115
    @robertthegrowguy7115 3 года назад +1

    What about mixing it half n half with the beastie bloom on weeks 6&7 then using just the bembea for flush on last 2-4 weeks maybe 5 more depending on strains

  • @destinyblankenship8438
    @destinyblankenship8438 Год назад +2

    Start growing organic and you won't have to worry about Flushing

  • @SteveJ619
    @SteveJ619 11 месяцев назад +1

    Im trying to figure out what brand you use ...i suck at surfing RUclips... I can't find what you promote ....i trust your info ... What am i buying... You have so many videos...i use my phone . And fire tv .. Both suck at surfing

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  11 месяцев назад

      My living soil recipe is
      1. Drops of balance - www.perfectgardens.com/
      2. EM1 soon to be called BAM - www.perfectgardens.com/products/plant-nutrients-32oz-em-1-microbial-inoculant-concentrate
      3. 4-4-4 - Down To Earth - amazon
      4. Alfalfa meal - dte
      5. Kelp - dte
      6. Langbeinite

    • @SteveJ619
      @SteveJ619 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@PerfectGardensTV thank you.

  • @K_Nasty
    @K_Nasty 3 года назад +2

    I was thinking this has something to do with terpenes like it says its for. And it makez budz solid ,like the stems in the flower are strong.

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  3 года назад +4

      When they recommend to use this product the plants are producing essential oils already. The reason why it looks like this product works so well is because it is stressing the plant out so much it is producing extra oil to counter act the stress.
      The main issue is that your flower will be really harsh in the back of the throat when you smoke it because the salts will not flush out of the plant very well do to uncomplete chemical reactions.
      This playlist really gets into the fox farm line if your are interested
      ruclips.net/video/MIEeJvYVXbo/видео.html
      Mark

  • @lanellhall4808
    @lanellhall4808 Год назад +2

    Watch the whole thing and still didn't get a answer

  • @robertthegrowguy7115
    @robertthegrowguy7115 3 года назад +2

    My brother uses a kitchen item that has a 13-0-0 nitrogen all throughout his grows I personally don't think it's great but cannabis doesn't have skin like a tomato that can split open if given alot of nitrogen

    • @popwarner8029
      @popwarner8029 3 года назад

      All nitrogen and 0 phosphorus and 0 potassium is not good. Even regular miracle grow has some phosphorus and potassium.

    • @robertthegrowguy7115
      @robertthegrowguy7115 3 года назад

      @@popwarner8029 he uses dry amendments like bone meal, fish bone meal, bat guano, seabird guano, langbeinite so he has those other much needed nutes but like I said he uses a package which is about 1/4 table spoon with a 5 gallon bucket so really it's not as high as you would think when diluted with that much water

  • @natewilkerson3353
    @natewilkerson3353 2 года назад +1

    Can you use this in veg An for how long

  • @bradgardner6952
    @bradgardner6952 Год назад +1

    Should I use Cha Ching? Yes or No I'm a little confused

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  Год назад +1

      You would get better results if you used drops of balance and em1
      Www.dropsofbalance.com
      dropsofbalance.com/collections/teraganix

  • @romelljennings3203
    @romelljennings3203 4 года назад +2

    What other products besides foxfarm do you recommend for growing cannabis?

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  4 года назад +1

      Hey Romell,
      I would recommend Raw, Check out this play list. I'm will be completed with it soon. 4 or 5 video into it tho.
      Mark
      ruclips.net/video/g0pk1R_O9M4/видео.html

    • @romelljennings3203
      @romelljennings3203 4 года назад +1

      @@PerfectGardensTV thanks for the info..I'm growing outdoors in fabric pots and I use rain water and i dont think my country has that Raw brand..but I will definitely want to try it....please advise..

  • @zeitgeist8870
    @zeitgeist8870 Год назад +1

    The plant still requires nitrogen while budding. It needs nitrogen to bud at all.

  • @CheesieGamer
    @CheesieGamer Год назад +1

    Gracias amigo

  • @camaro92026
    @camaro92026 6 месяцев назад +1

    This stuff turn my yellow leaves dark green

  • @checkforfleas9452
    @checkforfleas9452 3 года назад +3

    Whoa whoa whoa. No I’m gonna burst your bubble on this right here. Fox farm gives u specific instructions that u are not reading. I have been using it for months now. I have no issues. If u follow the specific instructions. The ppm will not exceed 8 900. Don’t go adding the max amount. I always start with the lowest dose. Then move up if it is not in the range. But u must flush. U are going to flush a few times in it’s life. The object of flushing is getting the salts down. U need to do math. But some of this information is wrong guys. I will argue with this guy. If u follow the instructions u will be fine. This nutrient requires u to use distilled or R/O water. But people do not do that. They use tap. U cannot do that. If u do. The salts will be high. So all these people saying that it’s an issue. No the issue is that every one thinks they are fucking botanists. Which none of us are. Don’t follow this shmuck. I have no fucking issues. I follow instructions. Don’t just throw them instructions away thinking u know it all.

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  3 года назад +1

      I hope u read what u posted 8,900 ppm
      That is crazy, my growers don't go over 1200.
      The good ones are down at 500

    • @checkforfleas9452
      @checkforfleas9452 3 года назад +2

      @@PerfectGardensTV yup. I read what I wrote. Not 8900. 800 or 900. Some where in between. Seriously. 500. Your going to starve them 😂. No one ever follows instructions. I have not seen that uses an Ro system or distilled water. So they use tap. Which can be as high as 400 maybe more. Maybe less. So your telling the best people are down 500. Any one can get down to 5. But your starving them. Every one that I have seen at 5. They are deficient. If u follow the instructions that fox farm gives u. U will not exceed 12. Or even bust 1k. I am using 6 nutes as of right now. They will get the other two next week. But they aren’t even going to to get both. They will get open sesame. Then the beastie. Then the cha Ching. So really they will only have 7 at one time. Fact is we were having an argument about the nutes. How it is too much. Every one is not doing it right. No one will follow the instructions. People are using tap water. I will not. I use ro.

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  3 года назад

      @@checkforfleas9452 that sound better
      Also hear it from the growers mouth
      Not mine
      ruclips.net/video/pPy2JtNi5BQ/видео.html

    • @checkforfleas9452
      @checkforfleas9452 3 года назад

      @@PerfectGardensTV but even still. I’m seeing deficiencies. Hey what u do with your plants is your business. Even still. I was arguing the simple fact every one is having issues with fox farm Bc they are not reading or testing. I’m not saying u. Any grow your plants. Yes these plants are grown in the shittiest conditions in the wild. I was just saying that my ppm is still very low with using all the nutes that fox farm says to use and that’s on the hydro. I only use them all Bc I am using ro. Every one has their methods. Is it wrong no. Just like opinions every one is allowed to have one 😂. This was about the facts of the npk. Mainly nitrogen. Yes u can get that burn. I am into aquaponics. That is the biggest issue we all have in that department. I’m not going to say I don’t mess up. My horse sits just as high as yours 😆. I’m just saying there is different charts that fox farm has. But the ones that every one shows are either old or the wrong ones. Trust me when I started using theirs. I had to do research. The bottles are not the charts they have now. They are confusing for a new grower. I have a hydro chart that I follow very closely. I have not had any issues yet other than my faults. I did not know if I would need the cal mag. I did that one on my own. But I corrected it. U have good call outs on the nitro. But they do have very detailed instructions. The issue is no one reads them or does homework. Is it really too much? I mean I do use it in my soiled plants too. But I don’t use as much. I have been using it once a week. Flushing every couple days. Like I said none of us are botanist. We just do what works for us.

    • @checkforfleas9452
      @checkforfleas9452 3 года назад

      @@PerfectGardensTV every one tries for the biggest baddest plant. They want massive buds. Truth is. A plant is going to be a plant. I have tried a few different methods. I have tried leds. I fucking hate them. The issue I have with leds is that they are directed. I found a t5 I am very very happy with that is just as bright as my led. But not directed. My plants are happy and healthy. But honestly. Lights being brighter producing more buds. Eh. Doubtful. The right light conditions it not being too much. Bc u know and I know that too much is going to harm the plant. There’s a fine line. But it’s all how u treat your plant let’s get real here. These plants come from shitty conditions. People’s choice is people’s choice. Ya know. Can’t teach an old dog new tricks 😂. Once again people are using any nutes wrong. They are new. They follow others. Yt is wonders now.

  • @daggerkettenring
    @daggerkettenring 3 года назад +6

    You don't need any of the three to grow good bud. You can grow good bud with just the main three (big bloom, grow big and tiger bloom). The 13 part nutrients line is for the most seasoned grower who knows how to read their plants and can fine tune their regimen to get the most out of their girls. In the hands of a novice, they will always ruin a crop trying to figure things out. Just reading the labels and going to wikipedia for the answers doesn't give you anything to go off of to make a decision about the product. Talk to a horticulturist or a botanist about what the combination of ingredients does for plants at certain stages in its life cycle. Passing on bad information about a product without doing any real homework makes you sound arrogant and lazy.

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  3 года назад

      Hey Dirk,
      I love your name reminds me of Dirk Diggler. You know who that is?
      Everything you said I agree with, the only part I don't agree with is " without doing any real homework" You saying that show you don't listen. Fyi that is why God have us 2 ears and 1 mouth.
      How can 2 people be saying the same thing and you not recognize it? Shows a little about your mental stability.
      Take care of yourself brother
      mark

    • @daggerkettenring
      @daggerkettenring 3 года назад +2

      @@PerfectGardensTV sorry, I wasn't directing my comment at you. It was more as a whole to the novice growers in the comments section. Knowing what's in your nutes is a good thing, but it's more important to know how those ingredients work together to make a healthier plant. I'm just saying that if you want to find out the nuts and bolts of a marijuana plants needs, talk to a horticulturist or botanist. It's the same as wanting to be the healthiest person that you can be, you would talk to a nutritionist, not RUclips creators (not dissing you or your channel). I've seen too many novices who micromanage their plants to the point that they kill them after going down the youtube rabbit hole. Following the K.I.S.S. method is best if you don't have the knowledge. ✌🤙

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  3 года назад +1

      @@daggerkettenring sorry for being an ass. We were agreeing on all of it then when i read that i went back and relistened to the video.
      I have a few people that don't even listen to the videos and say stuff but i have learned some of those people work for companies i have given reviews on
      So i never know
      Im critical on wanting to do my best for the industry
      I need to receive comments better as well
      Thanks Dirk
      Mark

    • @daggerkettenring
      @daggerkettenring 3 года назад +1

      @@PerfectGardensTV it's all good man! Thanks for the videos and thanks for the channel. ✌🤙

    • @daggerkettenring
      @daggerkettenring 3 года назад +1

      @@PerfectGardensTV oh, the Dirk Diggler comment..... after Boogie Nights came out, that is what I was called for a long time by friends. A few of them still use it lol

  • @theptsdgrower5095
    @theptsdgrower5095 3 года назад +3

    New sub, great content for the science and chem table for ultimate combos. Very informative,,🙏🙏🤙🤙🤙thanks brother GROWMIE

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for the sub!
      I appreciate you bro
      Mark

    • @theptsdgrower5095
      @theptsdgrower5095 3 года назад +1

      @@PerfectGardensTV appreciate your content brother GROWMIE

  • @HENRYTED12
    @HENRYTED12 Год назад +1

    It assumes you are completely depleted of nitrogen from the previous stage Beastie Bloomz that has 0 nitrogen. ChaChing is actualy fairly weak formula at recomended strength.

  • @Hillbillywoodrum
    @Hillbillywoodrum 3 года назад +2

    How many PPM in water should I mix

  • @showmeweed
    @showmeweed 4 года назад +2

    Omg that makes to much since I couldn't figure out what was going on with my ladys... im going to stop using this salts and only use beasty bloom twice a month .. should cha ching even be used?

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  4 года назад

      Hey John,
      I would recommend Raw, Check out this play list. I'm will be completed with it soon. 4 or 5 video into it tho.
      Mark
      ruclips.net/video/g0pk1R_O9M4/видео.html

    • @showmeweed
      @showmeweed 3 года назад

      Ok ill check out the line after I finish up this last run of fox farm.. and no more cha ching lol

    • @williebssnap3689
      @williebssnap3689 3 года назад +1

      34-0-0 is pure nitrogen. Use only about a nickel size of it 1 time in veg. It's the best by far and it is amazing how fast it works 💪. It is ok when you are growing totally organic. 1 time is totally fine. The plant will use it fast. Aged chicken shi* is great through the complete growing if you don't wanna use 34,0,0

  • @alexandermarquis6197
    @alexandermarquis6197 4 года назад +2

    So what do you recommend, for too much nitrogen???????

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  3 года назад

      Hey Alexander,
      I would recommend the RAW Line
      Mark
      ruclips.net/video/g0pk1R_O9M4/видео.html

  • @peehandshihtzu
    @peehandshihtzu 4 года назад +3

    Yeah I think your right about the borax it just manipulates the ionic exchanges with the other minerals. I oftentimes scratch my head about chemistry, like why would we use such an acidic substance to brush our teeth? Yet somehow our teeth get cleaned and our pallet gets renewed. Great break down, Happy Halloween!, :)

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  4 года назад +1

      Thank you Bro, I really appreciate your comments

  • @robertthegrowguy7115
    @robertthegrowguy7115 3 года назад +1

    It's sodium borate which is a salt I think I heard you say borax which is a soap

  • @stainpain77
    @stainpain77 3 года назад +3

    Then why does it work so well? Starting to think you might have a use this product and overfed. Works very well. Also, if you go in a 5 to 10 gallon pot, salt traces are not gonna be a factor. Got a thumbs down this one

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  3 года назад +1

      Unless im showing you a side by side to the untrained eye it look great. That is what i use to think too. Then I realized it. It is a fake green. I respect your opinion, and appreciate your comment.
      Mark

  • @evy793
    @evy793 4 года назад +1

    🎯🙏 u rock
    💚🤍🧡🦾

  • @MrSmokeingood
    @MrSmokeingood 3 года назад +1

    Should I ditch the cha Ching, open sesame and beastie bloomz?

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  3 года назад

      YES, if you ever want to really see what these plants can do
      Mark

    • @MrSmokeingood
      @MrSmokeingood 3 года назад

      @@PerfectGardensTV have you ever heard of maxsea bloom 3-20-20 curious if I could use that for feedings during flower. Right now I grow in coco and I run fox farms. Was thinking about switching to something different for bloom. I’m mixing at like 1/4 strength right now and the plants are looking good. The plants I have in my room seem to be super light feeders. I mixed 1/2 recommended strength and I slightly burned a few tips so I flushed n lowered my feeding

    • @kevinhall2394
      @kevinhall2394 3 года назад +3

      I grow 3 pound plants using foxfarm;))

    • @timpage5021
      @timpage5021 3 года назад +2

      No. This guy is reading crap off Wikipedia and giving his uneducated opinion. Anyone can go in an update Wikipedia and all yoh need to know is he compares recharge and grow big as the same thing when they're 2 entirely different things altogether.
      FoxFarms been helping growers achieve dense danky buds for 40 years. This guy can't grow a decent plant to save his life.

  • @buddahlovers
    @buddahlovers 3 года назад +1

    It depends on what ya using it 4

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  3 года назад +1

      what are you using it for;)

    • @buddahlovers
      @buddahlovers 3 года назад

      @@PerfectGardensTV cannabis

    • @buddahlovers
      @buddahlovers 3 года назад

      @@PerfectGardensTV Also bestie bloom

    • @buddahlovers
      @buddahlovers 3 года назад

      @@PerfectGardensTV send me a sample send me some gear I'll make a killa video off all ya products check out my stuff

    • @buddahlovers
      @buddahlovers 3 года назад

      @@PerfectGardensTV cannabis

  • @highlyactivecannabis3344
    @highlyactivecannabis3344 3 года назад +6

    This man don’t know jack

    • @PerfectGardensTV
      @PerfectGardensTV  3 года назад

      Your right
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    • @timpage5021
      @timpage5021 3 года назад

      Absolutely correct

  • @dtbone6
    @dtbone6 3 года назад +1

    FF sucks