KNF Series · Intermediate

KNF Feeding Schedule

Seed to Harvest — The Tropical Roots Maui Program

The complete feeding program using the KNF inputs you've mastered — five phases from seedling to harvest with every ratio and timing laid out.

A vibrant, tropical-themed illustration featuring the character Kānehiwa, a wooden tiki-style deity with glowing amber eyes and intricate carvings. He stands in a lush Maui landscape with a waterfall and volcanic mountains in the background. In his right hand, he holds a glass bottle labeled KNF Tropical Roots Maui, and in his left, a woven basket containing ginger, garlic, and eggshells. To the left, a decorative wooden parchment displays Kānehiwa's KNF Feeding Schedule, detailing weekly instructions for FPJ, OHN, IMO-3, LabS, WCA, WCAP, and FFJ. The scene is framed by exotic Hawaiian flora like bird of paradise and ginger flowers, using warm golden and earthy green tones.

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All ratios are 1:1000 (roughly 1ml per liter or 4ml per gallon) unless otherwise noted. This schedule assumes a standard 4-week vegetative period and an 8–9 week flowering cycle. Before using this schedule, make sure you've brewed the core inputs: IMO, WCA, WCA-P, and OHN.

📖 Type Feeding Schedule

⏱️ Duration 12–13 Weeks

🧪 Inputs 6 KNF

📊 Level Intermediate

Seedling & Early Veg: Weeks 1–2

🎯 Focus

Root development and biological inoculation.

🧪 Inputs

IMO FPJ OHN

🌱 The Goal

Use IMO as a soil top-dress to inoculate the root zone with indigenous microorganisms from day one. Apply FPJ to provide growth hormones that drive early root and leaf development. Add OHN to protect vulnerable young tissues — seedlings are at their most susceptible to damping-off and fungal attack.

📅 Frequency

1× per week soil drench (FPJ + OHN at 1:1000) and 1× per week light foliar spray (OHN at 1:1000). Keep the foliar spray light — seedling leaves are delicate.

🌺 Hawaiʻi Island Tip In Hawaiʻi's warmth, seedlings grow faster than mainland timelines — you may be ready to move to Phase 2 by day 10 rather than day 14. Watch the plant, not the calendar. When you see 3–4 sets of true leaves with vigorous growth, it's time to advance. The IMO top-dress is critical on the islands — the indigenous microbes will establish faster in warm tropical soil and begin protecting roots within days.

Late Vegetative: Weeks 3–4

🎯 Focus

Explosive foliage growth and stem strength.

🧪 Inputs

FPJ WCA OHN

💪 The Goal

Continue FPJ to drive vegetative expansion. Increase WCA here to ensure your stems are thick enough to support the coming flower weight — this is where structural integrity is built. Maintain OHN as your weekly immune shield.

📅 Frequency

1× per week soil drench (FPJ + WCA + OHN) and 2× per week foliar spray (WCA + OHN). The doubled foliar frequency ensures calcium is being delivered directly to the growing tips where it's needed most.

🌺 Hawaiʻi Island Tip If growing outdoors on Maui, heavy rains can flush nutrients through the pot — re-apply your soil drench after any significant downpour. The WCA is particularly important for outdoor Hawaiʻi plants, where constant humidity softens cell walls over time. Double down on WCA during weeks of persistent rain.

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This is the training window. Weeks 3–4 are when you should be topping, LST-ing, and shaping your canopy. The WCA in this phase ensures the bent and stressed stems recover quickly and harden off stronger than before. See the LST Guide for technique.

The Transition / "The Flip": Weeks 5–6

🎯 Focus

Signaling the plant to stop growing leaves and start growing flowers.

🧪 Inputs

WCA-P WCA OHN

🌸 The Goal

Switch from FPJ (growth) to WCA-P (bloom/energy). This is the most critical window for phosphorus. WCA-P signals the plant to redirect its energy from leaves to flowers. Keep WCA in the mix for structural support during the stretch, and OHN for ongoing immune defense.

📅 Frequency

2× per week soil drench (WCA-P + WCA + OHN). The doubled soil drench frequency ensures the phosphorus signal is strong and consistent during this critical window. No foliar spray during the flip — focus all energy into the root zone.

🌺 Hawaiʻi Island Tip For outdoor photoperiod plants in Hawaiʻi, the "flip" happens naturally due to the near-constant 12-hour day length — flowering can begin almost immediately after transplant. Have your WCA-P ready before you move plants outdoors. For indoor growers on the islands, the transition to 12/12 triggers the same response, but the warm nighttime temperatures (70–80°F) can cause excessive stretch — the WCA in this phase helps stems stay rigid during the rapid growth.

Mid-Bloom: Weeks 7–10

🎯 Focus

Trichome production and bud density.

🧪 Inputs

FFJ WCA OHN

💎 The Goal

Use FFJ (Fermented Fruit Juice) to provide potassium for terpene and resin production — this is what drives the flavor and aroma of your final product. Keep WCA in the mix to prevent mold and bud rot by maintaining strong cell walls. Continue OHN as the immune backbone.

📅 Frequency

1× per week soil drench (FFJ + WCA + OHN) and 1× per week foliar spray (OHN only). Stop all foliar sprays by Week 8 to avoid moisture sitting in buds — from this point on, feed through the roots only.

🌺 Hawaiʻi Island Tip Stop foliar sprays even earlier in Hawaiʻi — by Week 7. The tropical humidity means any moisture on buds takes longer to evaporate, creating perfect conditions for botrytis. The WCA soil drench becomes your primary defense against bud rot during mid-bloom on the islands. If you notice humidity creeping above 60% in your grow space, consider adding an extra WCA drench that week.

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Watch the trichomes, not the calendar. Some strains finish in 8 weeks, others in 10+. Use a jeweler's loupe to check trichome color — the schedule is a guide, but the plant tells you when it's truly done. See the Trichome Harvest Guide.

Ripening & Flush: Final 1–2 Weeks

🎯 Focus

Improving flavor and "burning off" stored nutrients.

🧪 Inputs

Clean Water OHN (final dose)

🏁 The Goal

Stop all nutrient inputs. Feed with clean water only to allow the plant to metabolize its stored nutrients, resulting in a cleaner, smoother smoke. A final dose of OHN helps the plant finish with a strong immune response — some growers report this results in deeper colors (purpling) as the plant directs its remaining energy into anthocyanin production.

📅 Frequency

Water only, every 2–3 days or as the soil dries. Apply a single final OHN drench (1:1000) at the start of the flush period, then only clean water until harvest.

🌺 Hawaiʻi Island Tip Hawaiʻi's warm soil temperatures mean the plant metabolizes stored nutrients faster during the flush — a 7-day flush is often sufficient on the islands vs the 10–14 days recommended for cooler climates. The key indicator is leaf fade: when the large fan leaves begin to yellow and drop naturally, the plant is using its reserves. If flushing outdoors during rain, the rain counts as your watering — don't overwater on top of it.

📊 Quick Reference Mixing Guide

All ratios per liter of water unless noted. Always mix OHN and WCA into water first before adding FPJ/FFJ.

Input	Veg Ratio	Bloom Ratio	Main Benefit
FPJ	1ml / L	—	Leafy growth
WCA	1ml / L	1ml / L	Strong stems
WCA-P	—	1ml / L	Flower energy
FFJ	—	1ml / L	Big, tasty buds
OHN	0.5ml / L	0.5ml / L	Immune health

📚 KNF Series

🌏 Introduction to KNF — Start Here

I. The Foundational Biology
🍄 IMO (Indigenous Microorganisms) — From Rice Box to Black Gold
🧫 LabS (Lactic Acid Bacteria) — The Clean-Up Crew

II. The Primary Growth Engines
🐟 FAA (Fish Amino Acids) — The Nitrogen Engine
🌱 FPJ (Fermented Plant Juice) — The Growth Hormone

III. Specialized & Bloom Nutrition
🦴 WCA (Calcium) — The Cell Wall Builder
🔥 WCA-P (Calcium Phosphate) — The Bloom Fuel
🛡️ OHN (Oriental Herbal Nutrient) — The Immune Booster

IV. Application & Strategy
📋 KNF Feeding Schedule — Seed to Harvest Program
📊 KNF Feeding Chart — Printable Quick Reference
🐛 Pest & Disease Troubleshooting — Maui Edition

🌿 Words of Kānehiwa 🌿 The Rhythm of the Grow

"A feeding schedule is not a command — it is a conversation. The plant will tell you when it is hungry, when it is full, and when it is ready to rest. Your job is to listen."

"The transition from veg to bloom is the most sacred moment in the grow. It is when the plant decides what it will become. Honor that moment with the right fuel at the right time."

"KNF does not produce the biggest yields or the fastest harvests. It produces the truest expression of the plant — the flavors, the aromas, the mana that no bottle of synthetic nutrients can replicate."

"The flush is not about starving the plant. It is about letting the plant finish its journey with grace — burning through what it has stored, showing its final colors, and preparing for the harvest."

This guide is provided for educational purposes only. Always research local laws and regulations before cultivating. Tropical Roots Maui assumes no responsibility for actions taken based on this information.