New Grower Nutrient questions-totally confused

[congenial1]

Hi, apologies if these questions are misplaced.

I understand that autos are sensitive to nutrients, that anything we give them should start off at 1/4 strength.

Every time I use bloom juice after a plant enters the flowering period (generally 6 to 8 weeks old), it seems to affect the plant negatively 7-10 days or so down the line. The plant seems to suffer from a combination (as accurately as I can make out) of nutrient burn and /or lockout. Is this because I use a "hot" organic potting mix, specifically Dr. Earth organic Potting soil?

Is it safe to assume that in the auto 60-80 day growing period that with this soil the lady needs zero supplementary nutrients, just good old aged water and plenty of light? Does it depend on the strain?

Thanks, never have been comfortable with my understanding of nutrients vis a vis autos.

 

[late]

Which Dr Earth did you use?

I used Pot of Gold, couldn't resist the name.
Did you get their medical grade?

First step is to get some PH strips and check your PH.

It sounds like you are giving her too much. I had to add nutrients
during flowering. But I took it very easy.

 

[congenial1]

Which Dr Earth did you use?

The Dr. Earth Home Grown Premium Soil, organic, natural, well fortified.


It sounds like you are giving her too much.

I agree, guess I'm looking for a general indication of what auto's might need in their short growing season, maybe as little as 2x feeds, over a month of watering say?

My PH is generally around 7 any time I've tested it in the past.

The only reason for nutes would be to increase yield. Any times I've been hands off in the past delighted with quality, just looking for more than 1/2 or 3/4 oz after drying and curing.

 

[late]

That is their most expensive. At the moment it may not be the soil that
is your limiting factor, but the light.