Soil Mixes

[AJ710]

I'm new to this whole organic soil and soil-less mixing. I have a general idea of what to mix as amendments go but as far as base soil goes and ratio per bag to mix it right is what has been confusing me, any advise would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Dan789]

Wow, tons of work went into all this. It'll take a while for mere mortals to sift through all of the voluminous info. Thanks for sharing.

 

[sopappy]

17 ingredients... cannabis only needs 17 elements,
I have to buy each element separately???

you people are crazy

 

[Polo]

17 ingredients... cannabis only needs 17 elements,
I have to buy each element separately???
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you people are crazy

You are building a soil mix for a plant that can give you so much in return and in some cases that is priceless.

 

[sopappy]

absolutely... I was going more for amusement than complaining.
I got mine down to NPK and some goodies, not all of them, it'll have to do

 

[Polo]

absolutely... I was going more for amusement than complaining.
I got mine down to NPK and some goodies, not all of them, it'll have to do

What your soil lacks you can make up with Teas. Part of the great things about organic growing. The nutrients are all around we just got to find the easiest way to feed them to our plants.

 

[umbra]

You're creating a living soil. It hosts microbes that feed the soil and in turn the plant. Diversity is the key. Feed the soil and not the plant

 

[oldfogey8]

I listened to the npk university video on organic biostimulants by Harley Smith you had a link to umbra. sounded reasonable and fascinating. in case anyone wants to see it, here is the link...

 

[Chad Dunn]

SO as I am reading through all these mixes trying to find one that I might can do with what is available to me which is dang near neal. I mean I cant even get the Dr. Earth at my home depot without ordering to my store. But at least then shipping is free. LOL Anywho... has anyone used any of these with hard well water?

 

[Chad Dunn]

I'm new to this whole organic soil and soil-less mixing. I have a general idea of what to mix as amendments go but as far as base soil goes and ratio per bag to mix it right is what has been confusing me, any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Diddo

 

[IslandGrown77]

Wow… Thanks for all that Ozzie…Top shelf man.

Islander.

 

[Carty]

Taken me years to find soils I like to grow in.. even went as far as making Subcools Super Soil one year, that was not
cheap and is only affordable on a large scale.

Over 20+yrs and starting as a newb, I tried them all from pure Coir to all the local nurseries... finally I found

Roots Organics , Foxfarm's Strawberry Fields and their Bushmaster's Coco Loco. Only 3 I use and I mix them at
time to.
The RO green back is loaded with guanos and needs to be broken down by hand or grinder to get the most
advantage out of it and avoid hot spots.
SF is heavy on perlite and very loamy, perfect mix for RO.. being a mushroom compost, known to throw toad stools
BCL is heavy on the coir and peat, needs perlite so again a great one to mix with the SF...

Using any of these, I have no ph issues and run tap water..

 

[WeedHopper]

I have also used many.
ProMix is a good none ferted soil.
Fox Farms Happy Frog is a great soil. And I have used FF Ocean Forest but I'm hearing ppl or having issues with bugs with it.
But believe it or not I have grown some dank ass weed in Miracle Grow. Once the vegging is over I have to supplement it with MG Bloom Booster and CalMag and I had no complaints of the outcome nor do my big ass tomatoes and veggies.

 

[user 60570]

we have been using pro mix the last decade

 

[WeedHopper]

I used this one in Florida.

 

[IslandGrown77]

Hey all…..

Just thought I’d share a awesome little interview with the legend known as Clackamas Coot… Coot has some serious dirt knowledge, and seems like a pretty cool customer …. Feast your senses : Soil 101 with Clackamas Coot

 

[IslandGrown77]

Here's Coots mix.... Probably the best mix for growing herb...






-Islander

 

[IslandGrown77]

I listened to the npk university video on organic biostimulants by Harley Smith you had a link to umbra. sounded reasonable and fascinating. in case anyone wants to see it, here is the link...

Harley is the man...

 

[IslandGrown77]

Hey guys..

Just wanted to share this info… It has helped me, as I’m sure all you as well…

-Islander

https://realfarmacy.com/antidepressant-soil/

 

[WeedHopper]

Very interesting.