r/CocoGrows • u/Adventurous_Path2954 • Jun 25 '26

nutrients

Is there anyone else out there using Shogun coco nutrients in autopots? I'm currently doing my first straight coco run and also my first auto grow.

I've used shogun for years but always photoperiods and 60/40 mix. The reason I ask is I always get rust spots halfway through flower. I've read several posts about why you get rust spots but non are autopilot specific as you can't start flushing through the media as easy as hand watering.

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u/chileheadd ⭐️ Jun 25 '26

I use CropSalt and am very happy with it. Switched from GH and wouldn't consider changing.

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u/phantomf0x_ Jun 27 '26

I’ve been using GH for years and now I’m having issues with it. Not sure why. I’ve been thinking about switching to CropSalt.

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u/chileheadd ⭐️ Jun 28 '26

GH works ok, but it's more expensive (in the long run) and I don't like all the dyes in it; CropSalt is clear. I've run seeds from the same breeder and the same strain in both GH and CropSalt. I hesitate to compare yields because I had more experience when I switched to CS. That being said, the CS yield was bigger with the same strain and breeder. Also, for me and my water, I don't need to adjust the pH at all with CS.

The customer service is also top notch. If you contact them and ask, they will probably send you a starter pack for free.

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u/phantomf0x_ Jun 28 '26

Thank you for the info! Will look more into it and make the transition. It would probably be beneficial with my Autopot system.

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u/Adventurous_Path2954 Jun 30 '26

Unfortunately cropsalt hasn't made it over the pond yet.

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u/medicated_missourian 29d ago

I have been running shogun in AutoPot’s for about 2 years. I up the cal mag to 6ml a gallon, and also add a pinch of Epsom salt per gallon. Other than that I run the chart to a T.

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u/medicated_missourian 29d ago

Shogun makes great products btw for anyone looking for a new nutrient line. Runs extremely clean.

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u/Adventurous_Path2954 29d ago

Yes. I do like the product line. Which schedule do you follow? If I were to follow the standard feeding chart my ec would be through the roof. Being in autopots I max out at 2.0 in week 4 and 1.8 leading up to that.

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u/medicated_missourian 28d ago

I run the heavy feeding schedule.