Is this a good soil mix for an Organic beginner?
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Bozo
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Setrile potting soil is an unknown you dont want,and your ratios are off .
If you want trouble free proven mixxes and nutrient amounts .
Read the first page of Organics for Beginners thread .Those recipes have been tested and are proven winners .If you have questions about the mixxes you can ask there someone will always help .
If you want trouble free proven mixxes and nutrient amounts .
Read the first page of Organics for Beginners thread .Those recipes have been tested and are proven winners .If you have questions about the mixxes you can ask there someone will always help .
THiCk
Member
Ok. I'm gonna do the 3LB mix from Organics for Beginners. But instead of using used soil, I'm just going to use the soil that's already there. And I'm also gonna mix in some perlite or peat or something. Thanks everyone!
judas cohen
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The soil you first posted will work fine, IMO. 3LB are excellent growers. I trust what they say more than what many of the self-proclaimed "experts" in this section preach.
I believe many soil mix recipes are excellent for raising reefer....including soiless coco, straight perlite in Hempy Buckets, etc.
Sometimes the Organic Section reminds me of a sort of Horticultural Bible where self proclaimed prophets profess doom and gloom if a Sacred Recipe isn't followed to the letter. IME, size of container, what/how/when you feed, strain(s) being grown, amount of light, other environmental factors (amount of CO2, temp/humidity, etc), plant density (# of plants per grow area) are as important as actual grow medium. There are many "correct" ways to grow. Just my 2 cents....
I believe many soil mix recipes are excellent for raising reefer....including soiless coco, straight perlite in Hempy Buckets, etc.
Sometimes the Organic Section reminds me of a sort of Horticultural Bible where self proclaimed prophets profess doom and gloom if a Sacred Recipe isn't followed to the letter. IME, size of container, what/how/when you feed, strain(s) being grown, amount of light, other environmental factors (amount of CO2, temp/humidity, etc), plant density (# of plants per grow area) are as important as actual grow medium. There are many "correct" ways to grow. Just my 2 cents....
thcrefugee
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perlite or peat or something is not the same thing
peat holds moisture, perlite allows drainage and aeration.
peat holds moisture, perlite allows drainage and aeration.
Bozo
Active member
I dont concider Burn 1 a prophet just 1 of the 3 wise men .So what if his answers are short he has answered them many times .What would you have him suggest for an admitted beginner to organics?While you werent reading the original posters question , were you busy typing stuff about an indoor grow?
C
Cerb
I have to agree with the sentiment above. The soil mix may work with a bit of tweaking, but why set yourself up for failure while you are finding the magic balance as a beginner. I would go with one of the proven mixes until you have some experience under your belt. If then you feel the need for a better mix, try out your luck with your own stuff. BurnOne knows his organics. He wouldn't steer you in the wrong direction.
THiCk
Member
All he said was "No.". Thats not very much steering, but it kinda helped...
I've already posted your answer in the "Organics for Beginners" sticky. I did all that work just for you.
Burn1
judas cohen
Active member
Bozo & Cerb: I made a general statement. What made you mention an individual grower?
"There are as many ways to grow organic as there are organic growers." I agree with that quote in B1's signature.
B1, 3LB, LC, 3BM, Suby, Mysta, CT Guy, Microbeman, Clackamas Coot, Von, Jay, and numerous other growers all make valuable contributions to the Organic Section.
IMO, THiCK's soil mix will also work. Just my 2 cents.....
"There are as many ways to grow organic as there are organic growers." I agree with that quote in B1's signature.
B1, 3LB, LC, 3BM, Suby, Mysta, CT Guy, Microbeman, Clackamas Coot, Von, Jay, and numerous other growers all make valuable contributions to the Organic Section.
IMO, THiCK's soil mix will also work. Just my 2 cents.....
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Cerb
I wasn't referring to your post when mentioning Burn. I was rather referring to Burn's short, but sweet answer to the OP.
judas cohen
Active member
^^^?????..... The only post was "No." (meaning it wouldn't work.) I don't understand why it wouldn't work?
I suppose differences of opinion is what makes horse races.... my
THiCK: It's my experience that there are as many "soil recipes" as there are growers. Yours seems good to me. Some Compost Tea would be good to use with it. Your ratios of amendments seem to be good.
There are many good soils. Don't be afraid to use what you already have. If you recycle, your soil will be slightly different each time.
Be Happy/Grow Safely!
I suppose differences of opinion is what makes horse races.... my
THiCK: It's my experience that there are as many "soil recipes" as there are growers. Yours seems good to me. Some Compost Tea would be good to use with it. Your ratios of amendments seem to be good.
There are many good soils. Don't be afraid to use what you already have. If you recycle, your soil will be slightly different each time.
Be Happy/Grow Safely!
No.
And what does this mean?
And what kind of lime was he talking about?
No, it's not a good mix.
Burn1
I'm new to organics as well and I'm finding it easier to use Kellogg Patio Plus organic potting soil and compost tea's instead of trying to balance a soil mix
