are worm castings and humus same thing ?

[charlesweedmore]

are worm castings and humus same thing ?

i heard that i have to add microherd so that biobizz ( it is organic nutrient ) could work .

is biobizz really useless with peatmoss or cocopeat unless there is microherd ?

only is humus enough for adding microherd to soilless mix ?

there is humus here but i cant find worm
casts here.

could i use humus in instead of worm casts ?

i can make this soilless compost :

50% peatmoss ,
30% perlite
20% humus ( or wormcast if i can find )
2 tblsp dolmite for each 3 gallon pots


does has that mix microherd and would it work with biobizz organic nutes ?

 

[DryAndHigh]

hey, I would look harder for the worm castings, they made the difference in my grow.. I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will answer your question re: substituting for WC; I think I know the answer but I don't want to give bad info... also, you should make sure to add dolomite lime to that mix

 

[charlesweedmore]

thanks bro,i also edited title and post

 

[DocLeaf]

Humus is the jelly-like remains of organic substances. (rich, may burn tender plants)

Worm cast is the manure of worms. (mild, will not burn plants) n.b calcium rich!!

 

[Gobwats]

Humus and worm castings are 2 totally different critters. The castings are little more than worm shit, so typically work better than plain humus; they each offer the mix different properties. I'm a hydro grower myself, so these are observations I have read about, been told about, the usual passage of information. If you cannot find the castings at your local garden supply, you can always order them from a reputable company; I know Worm's Way sells them (www.wormsway.com) and they are now the only store I deal with (and it's not just because they're local, they really earn my business...end of shameless plug that will garner me little more than a thanks, lol.)

 

[charlesweedmore]

mate i dont live in USA :S

is there another way to add microherd to soilless mix so that organic nutes could work ?

 

[BurnOne]

Home made compost will work. Check out the STICKY "Compost Makers".
Burn1

 

[quadracer]

you can make compost teas without worm castings or compost by throwing a handful of soil from outside into the mix, assuming your soil isn't frozen over right now.

A healthy soil will be teeming with microlife, and will contain many worms too.

 

[charlesweedmore]

@quadracer

compost by throwing a handful of soil from outside into the mix, assuming your soil isn't frozen over right now.

what kind of soil ? can i use backyard soil ?

@burn1

Home made compost will work. Check out the STICKY "Compost Makers".

@quadracer

you can make compost teas without worm castings

do you mention about this sticky topic ?

A Basic Compost Tea Guide

 

[quadracer]

yeah some healthy backyard soil has plenty of microactivity.

The same microactivity found in compost and wormcastings, so it's compost tea without the compost.

But of course I use both compost and worm castings, and soil for good measure. I like to diversify my microlife. Compost and worm castings are a must have though and I highly encourage you to start doing both. It's real easy.

 

[charlesweedmore]

10% Compost and 10%worm castings is ok so that biobizz could work ?

 

[magiccannabus]

That soil from the backyard could also have a lot of nasties in it.....

 

[iLLperception]

You should use Desmond Humus, then you will have flashes of your plants having deficiencies in the future and can course-correct them.

Sorry man I had to, love your name

 

[quadracer]

That soil from the backyard could also have a lot of nasties in it.....

of course, it all depends on your backyard. My backyard contains no nasties, or at least they are greatly outnumbered by the beneficials.

Not everyone has access to soil unruined by humans, but I bet most could find some.

 

[charlesweedmore]

thanks guys

and @iLLperception

lost + weed = me

 

[Ganjagrower1]

charlesweedmore if you havent figured it out illperception is a big fan of lost. You have to see they live to see the next episode of lost. I am actually into it as well. although i fell asleep last night before it came on. But thanks to tivo i can watch anytime i want.

 

[Gobwats]

charlesweedmore if you havent figured it out illperception is a big fan of lost. You have to see they live to see the next episode of lost. I am actually into it as well. although i fell asleep last night before it came on. But thanks to tivo i can watch anytime i want.

And that would be bad because? LOL, you just described me when it comes to watching Lost my friend, lol. Sorry for the hijack charlesweedmore.

 

[charlesweedmore]

no hijack bro,we r just talking.
and it means we all love lost and weed,we all same lol :

 

[CannaDestroyer]

charles peat moss contains plenty of humus to support the bacteria needed for your ferts. i know this because i also use biobizz, have for years in nothing but peat moss, perilite, and a small amount of coir. the bacteria organic growers seek is in the air already and will make it's way into the soil via water and direct contact. that being said, using things that provide food and/or a home for these bacteria will improve your results with any organic fertilizer.

 

[bongeyser]

I don't know where you live, but you could try to get your hands on some redworms,or european nightcrawlers and make your own wormcastings from your leftover nongreasy edibles it's pretty easy.