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Easy "middie'..... some of those responses were probably reflections/results of a li'l jealousy or envy.... by those less fortunate, who reside in the concrete jungles and are not afforded the importunities we have . Some folks only see real dirt in concrete planters or clay pots on balconies..or possibly in a few acres of 'city park' property...middieman440 said:so much for a thread going off topic.... and im no newb to growing been doing so for a while and do it the same way everytime and never once had a problem with my end result... and i do not do it to make money i have a job for that but for everyone bashing me on my thread you are all ignorant and everything i wrote in my thread explains all ur ignorant answears this site is worse than all the other ones haha so much for a good site
But... the simple fact is, composing your own soil mix is a lot more difficult and time consuming than simply purchasing a product that already has everything in it in proper proportions. "OMI" certified... means organic..
Your cow patty's, barnyard dirt are still going to require amendmants and/or fertilization for optimal results. The manures require "composting" in order to benefit your plants. Other 'things' for drainage, ph, ect. will not be present.
In addition, depending on "what" the cattle have been fed, the n p k values can differ greatly, pathogens and hormones, chemicals and pests may also be present. "Just" because you dig the dirt out of a barnyard, feedlot, or pasture, does not garauntee it is "clean" or 100% organic..