Best potting mix available from Bunnings for outdoor grow.

[Mountain_Monkey]

I'm stuck in the unenviable position of not being able to get my hands on the usual soil, compost and worm castings/tea that I've used in my previous outdoor grows and it looks like I'm going to have to go to Bunnings to pick up some potting mix. I've already got my seedlings planted in some Yates seed starting mix andf I'm waiting to see how that goes but I've never bought commercial potting mix before for my ladies. Anyone ever used commercially available mix in one of their grows here? If so I'd love to here about it. I've pm'd someone from this site entertaining the idea of using coco or another hydro medium as I'm thinking of using hydro nutes for the grow but I'm a mess right now as I have no clue what course of action to take. I've never had to take soil PH readings and I'm scared if I use pre packed mix with hydro nutes I'm gonna get nute lockout or some other problem. Any and all tips, comments etc would be really appreciated. Thanks guys, take care.

 

[Technique]

i bought some mix from there the other day. i did a similar mix to what tom hill recommended for his treees.

perlite/peat moss/premium soil with gypsum.. probably not needed as i am using pots.

i would go 30% perlite/ 30% peat/ 40% soil. i think i need some sort of mulch too as the top seems to dry up quickly..

i did then buy canna terra.. and wow! that stuff is so light and different from other potting mixes

 

[Guest50138]

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Gday, these plant we have been forcing since the start of spring,they have been battling the cold most days but considering they arnt looking to bad,they are growing in 1part amgrow organic compost to 4 part amgrow organic potting mix,feed with dynamic lifter,and at bud swell given some dynamic lifter rose food,and a week later feed a big whack of guano bloom.everthing bar the guano came from bunnings

 

[Technique]

i think the amgrow might be the mix i bought from bunnings too.

 

[JWP]

forget Bunnings...

 

[HippySlayer]

soil

soil

LOL
I'm not sure if they have it but Neutrog Premium grade potting mix is the best I have found. Small particles, very light & very black...all organic too. 80L for about $13.
This is how I mix it:
1 bag Neutrog potting mix
1 x 4.5kg block compressed coco coir (from k-mart-$5 makes about 60L)
3 x 10kg bags worm castings
approx. 5kg Dynamic Lifter
trace elements (Very important when using organic nutes...helps uptake of certain minerals)
powdered sulphur (to lower PH)

Mix it all together...all done.
I use a range of veg nutes.... Seasol, aquasol & Ozi Magic Grow Juice Grow formula.
During flower I use Ozi Magic Monsta Bud, Ozi Magic Tonic, Dutch Master Potash+ & molasses. Also been trying out AN's Dr. hornby's pirahna beneficial fungi & tarantula beneficial bacteria. I will say I'm most impressed with the root development since I have been using the Tarantula....I have seen roots hit the bottom of pots 3 days after re-potting...very nice....
I use the same mix minus the sulphur for my retail nursery plants.

 

[shroomyshroom]

LOL
I'm not sure if they have it but Neutrog Premium grade potting mix is the best I have found. Small particles, very light & very black...all organic too. 80L for about $13.
This is how I mix it:
1 bag Neutrog potting mix
1 x 4.5kg block compressed coco coir (from k-mart-$5 makes about 60L)
3 x 10kg bags worm castings
approx. 5kg Dynamic Lifter
trace elements (Very important when using organic nutes...helps uptake of certain minerals)
powdered sulphur (to lower PH)

Mix it all together...all done.
I use a range of veg nutes.... Seasol, aquasol & Ozi Magic Grow Juice Grow formula.
During flower I use Ozi Magic Monsta Bud, Ozi Magic Tonic, Dutch Master Potash+ & molasses. Also been trying out AN's Dr. hornby's pirahna beneficial fungi & tarantula beneficial bacteria. I will say I'm most impressed with the root development since I have been using the Tarantula....I have seen roots hit the bottom of pots 3 days after re-potting...very nice....
I use the same mix minus the sulphur for my retail nursery plants.

do you flush your blocked coco HippySlayer

and do those nute work well with the combo of coco and soil ?

I have been wanting to mix the to for a fair while now but every one i have spoken to has advised me pick one and stick with it

 

[happyherb]

debco "pot mate" is pretty good too...dynamic lifter is too also as suggested...

you know about the 5 ticks?...the 5 black ticks mean no added ferts...5 red ticks means added ferts...look aver the front of the bag and you'll see it in a rectangular box .HH. =]-~

 

[happyherb]

forget Bunnings...

suggest something then...cause that dont help lol...so much stuff there...i ask why forget them...do you get lost in there like me? .HH. =]-~

 

[Mr Stinkfist]

Kreidman Farms is the best quality potting mix/compost sold at bunnings IMO! (isn't amgrow a division of amway?)

 

[Mr Stinkfist]

Ground sheep shit, cow shit, etc are good admixtures too but you wont find it at bunnings, If your in Melbourne go to the animal feed store in oakleigh (on the corner, under the bridge).

 

[Mountain_Monkey]

Thanks for all the reply's guys. I'll go to Bunnings 2moro have a look C and figure out how much it's gonna cost. Can't go the cheap option when you want quality end product it seems. Awesome, thanks heaps to all of you.

 

[eexpee]

It's all well and good buying good potting mix, but the hard part is lugging all that out there. Honestly, that is labor torture! How do you guys do it???

 

[canna cola]

What about using:
Naked Farmer Organic Soil Activator
Debco Seed Raising Mix
Richgrow Play Sand (for drainage, prevent clumping)
Cat litter (vermiculite type for drainage)

Maybe add some volcanic rock (or coke bottle tops with holes drilled in them) in the bottom of a shrub tub with an air stone like an OBBT?

 

[Technique]

Canna terra professional.. great shit, and so light!! i was amazed at the wieght of a 50L bag..

can be found for 28 bucks if you look around on the webs. i must buy more!!

 

[wheelchair]

Technique, did you add anything to canna terra soil? and is it okay for seedlings and clones?

 

[HippySlayer]

soils aint soils lol

soils aint soils lol

do you flush your blocked coco HippySlayer

and do those nute work well with the combo of coco and soil ?

I have been wanting to mix the to for a fair while now but every one i have spoken to has advised me pick one and stick with it

yes m8, I should have mentioned that, any coco needs to be washed well before use. I soak the blocks in a wheelbarrow with heaps of water (excess goes on lawn) until most of it is floating, this allows any sand to sink to the bottom. Shovel off most of it into a 90L pot then tip the barrow leaving the sand in the bottom. Then wash the coco until water runs clear.

I also forgot to mention that the worm castings I get are from a backyard operation, not commercially available. It has heaps of worms & worm eggs in it, it's almost alive lol. After a couple of weeks the soil goes black with heaps of worms.
Also forgot to mention you could add a bag of mushroom compost per mix for extra goodness. Any manure is a good soil conditioner as long as it's either well composted or dried & shredded.

Neutrog potting mix....they only make 1 type....

is very good...

Draining coco....

 

[happyherb]

It's all well and good buying good potting mix, but the hard part is lugging all that out there. Honestly, that is labor torture! How do you guys do it???

exactly...i needed a lift home with my soil as i dont drive....did that twice and still didnt get enough....can only ask someone so many times to help with ALL this soil until they wonder..."whats up? "....i needed over 300ltrs of soil...ended up thinking....im just gona buy coco blocks...can very easily buy and get home blocks in my bag that expand to around 7tlrs of coco per block....even easier than 30 ltr bags of perlite that i'd rather use...but... have to do what i can.HH. =]-~

 

[Joe Hawkins]

debco "pot mate" is pretty good too...dynamic lifter is too also as suggested...

you know about the 5 ticks?...the 5 black ticks mean no added ferts...5 red ticks means added ferts...look aver the front of the bag and you'll see it in a rectangular box .HH. =]-~

I used to use Debco mixed with mushroom compost when I grew outdoors, My mate calls it magic dirt

 

[happyherb]

i dont mind the shroom compost....but it is said to be high in salts ...if it really is and why? i dont know but just keep it in mind when using it and finding out you have salt issues .HH. =]-~