Learn the Dark Arts of Growing
Hydroponics is a practice that demands dedication: to invest the time and money in learning and refining your tool kit to build a successful grow as well as perseverance in the face of the occasional but inevitable misstep. The Black Magic FAQ and feeding schedules are here to be used as a foundational guide as well as supplemental tricks to using our products so you can build out your own growing style and reap yields of the highest proportions.
GROWING 101
Black Magic is designed for growers of all levels. But for those in search of a simple approach to growing hydroponically follow the step-by-step guide below. And check in with our FAQ’s or hit us up on our contact page for any troubleshooting needs.
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CHOOSE YOUR GROWING MEDIUMBlack Magic Potting Soil is a great place to start. Ideal for indoor and outdoor growing, it provides a supernatural foundation for your plants. Dark and rich with natural goodness baked in, it’s good to grow. “No need to worry about adding fertilizer or supplements for the first 30 days. -
Add Plant FoodBlack Magic All-Purpose Fertilizer is a broad-spectrum nutrient that you can feed your plants at nearly any stage of the growing process. (After Black Magic Potting Soil has worked its nutrient magic for 30 days). Keep in mind our All-Purpose Fertilizer is a super food that even the most sophisticated growers use, so no need to customize. -
Add supplementsSupplements, depending on the specific product and the plant they’re being used on, can be used throughout the entire growing process. Use Black Magic All-Purpose Supplement at any stage of the growing process to boost your root, leaf, or flower development. Use Black Magic Bloom Boost specifically for the bloom stage of your flowering plants.
FEEDING SCHEDULES
Check out the Black Magic feeding charts for a detailed guide on how to administer these high-powered concoctions at every phase of your grow.
DRAIN TO WASTE
| Week # | Growth Stage | Base Nutrient A (ml/gal) | Base Nutrient B (ml/gal) | All Purpose Supplement (ml/gal) | Cal-Mag Supplement (ml/gal) | Bloom Boost (ml/gal) | All Purpose Dry Fertilizer (tsp/gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | seedling | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| 2 | early growth | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | late growth | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0.5 |
| 4 | transition | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | early bloom | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 6 | early bloom | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 |
| 7 | mid bloom | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
| 8 | mid bloom | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 9 | late bloom | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0.5 |
| 10 | late bloom | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 |
| 11 | ripen | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
| 12 | flush | ||||||
RECIRCULATING SYSTEM
| week # | growth stage | Base Nutrient A (ml/gal) | Base Nutrient B (ml/gal) | Cal-Mag Supplement (ml/gal) | All Purpose Supplement (ml/gal) | Bloom Boost (ml/gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | seedling | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | early growth | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | late growth | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | transition | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | early bloom | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 1 | 2.5 |
| 6 | early bloom | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 1 | 5 |
| 7 | mid bloom | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 | mid bloom | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 1 | 7.5 |
| 9 | late bloom | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 1 | 7.5 |
| 10 | late bloom | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 1 | 5 |
| 11 | ripen | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 12 | flush | |||||
