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Forum: Organic Soil 03-14-2012, 04:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,916
Posted By big_daddy
Yucca Root Powder Usa...

Yucca Root Powder Usa (https://www.libertynatural.com/bulk/2733.htm) can be had here: https://www.libertynatural.com/index.html

b_d
Forum: Organic Soil 03-07-2012, 12:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 646
Posted By big_daddy
When using a lacto or EM-1 in my recycled soil, I...

When using a lacto or EM-1 in my recycled soil, I always like to apply an ACT a couple of days before planting. The aerobic microbes in the tea will devour any anaerobes left from the lacto...
Forum: Organic Soil 03-06-2012, 01:43 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,093
Posted By big_daddy
Huge props on your bins Bullfrog.......sounds...

Huge props on your bins Bullfrog.......sounds like you're way dialed in. Looking like your outdoor run this year will be epic for sure. Good luck:tiphat:

b_d
Forum: Organic Soil 02-05-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,093
Posted By big_daddy
Bullfrog, I use neem cake as part of a food...

Bullfrog,

I use neem cake as part of a food meal I give to my worms 2x a month. Neem cake suppresses gnats and fruit flies without harming beneficials. It also suppresses 15 species of pathogenic...
Forum: Organic Soil 01-26-2012, 05:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,435
Posted By big_daddy
From there application rates on their website: ...

From there application rates on their website:



Sometimes what appears to a Mg deficiency is actually a lock out. It sounds like you may be over applying the Sea Crop. For instance, to much Mn...
Forum: Organic Soil 01-26-2012, 02:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,532
Posted By big_daddy
As several of the above posters have said, heat...

As several of the above posters have said, heat is a key component in effective germination. I've found that soaking my seeds in a seaweed solution for 24 hours prior to planting really increases my...
Forum: Organic Soil 01-19-2012, 01:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,704
Posted By big_daddy
My grows are water only in a living soil, so I'm...

My grows are water only in a living soil, so I'm effectively "flushing" throughout the entire grow. The only other inputs they may (or may not) get is is an application or two of a...
Forum: Organic Soil 01-11-2012, 04:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 584
Posted By big_daddy
Bullfrog, I know you're in Cali.....not sure...

Bullfrog,

I know you're in Cali.....not sure how far from Sonoma but these folks make compost and vermicompost.

https://www.sonomavalleyworms.com/products.php

And San Louis Obispo.....
...
Forum: Organic Soil 12-18-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,018
Posted By big_daddy
If you want to save some money, you can use lava...

If you want to save some money, you can use lava rock. Home Depot has it in bags for like 6 bucks per cu/ft. I know growers that use it instead of perlite in their soil mixes and even know a hydro...
Forum: Organic Soil 12-17-2011, 02:10 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,093
Posted By big_daddy
MM, Actually, using Walnut/Black Walnut...

MM,

Actually, using Walnut/Black Walnut leaves may be problematic. Black Walnut is used in naturopathic medicine as a worm/parasite medicine. I've seen it used with wormwood, clove, and grapefruit...
Forum: Organic Soil 12-16-2011, 01:50 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,093
Posted By big_daddy
ShroomDr, IMO, using leaves to make leaf...

ShroomDr,

IMO, using leaves to make leaf mold (leaf compost)first is a better way to use them for worm food. If you were to put your leaves in a trash can and then stick a weed whacker in it and...
Forum: Organic Soil 12-16-2011, 12:32 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,093
Posted By big_daddy
Bullfrog, The following link might give you...

Bullfrog,

The following link might give you a visual to build your own without plans. The OSCR bin plans we used cost us 50 bucks and frankly need some updating.(IMO)

If you have carpentry...
Forum: Organic Soil 12-14-2011, 09:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 999
Posted By big_daddy
Throw in a tsp of liquid kelp and a tbsp of...

Throw in a tsp of liquid kelp and a tbsp of liquid fulvic acid (per gallon) to the AV juice and ..........:jump:

b_d
Forum: Organic Soil 12-14-2011, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 999
Posted By big_daddy
https://www.mdpi.org/molecules/papers/13081599.pdf...

https://www.mdpi.org/molecules/papers/13081599.pdf

Moses,

Not much study has been published on Aloe Vera's effect's/benefits on cannabis, other than that which is being published here and a few...
Forum: Organic Soil 12-14-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,093
Posted By big_daddy
Bullfrog44, You might consider brassica...

Bullfrog44,

You might consider brassica greens as a calcium source for your bins. Kale, Bok Choy, mustard, collard and turnip greens are good sources of calcium. Most dynamic accumulator plants...
Forum: Organic Soil 12-09-2011, 01:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,196
Posted By big_daddy
It is more well known as "night soil"...

It is more well known as "night soil" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_soil and a google search with those terms hits some informative sites....
Forum: Organic Soil 12-08-2011, 02:47 AM
Replies: 377
Views: 43,304
Posted By big_daddy
MzGD, I think you will be very very happy...

MzGD,

I think you will be very very happy with the NL5xHaze you have. The seed mother was a super vigorous, strong and healthy phenotype that leaned toward the Haze side of that cross.

The...
Forum: Organic Soil 11-29-2011, 06:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,196
Posted By big_daddy
My OrganicLove, Humanure Trial Grow...

My OrganicLove, Humanure Trial Grow (https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=190679&highlight=humanure)
Forum: Organic Soil 11-20-2011, 08:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,596
Posted By big_daddy
Coot blends equal parts of whatever amendments he...

Coot blends equal parts of whatever amendments he chooses to use and then uses the "blend" at 1-2 cups per cu/ft. If you're going to do a no till or recycle your soil, 2 cups is probably the way to...
Forum: Organic Soil 11-20-2011, 06:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,596
Posted By big_daddy
Uh.....AFAIK, Coot builds his soil from scratch...

Uh.....AFAIK, Coot builds his soil from scratch nowadays. The latest mix contains 50% Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, 25% EWC and 25% aeration amendment. These components are measured by volume.

He's...
Forum: Organic Soil 11-14-2011, 03:39 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,093
Posted By big_daddy
Here's a couple of vendors that should be able to...

Here's a couple of vendors that should be able to ship right away. Blue Ridge has a good deal on cocoons. 3,000 cocoons could yield between 10- 15lbs of adult worms for 55 bucks.

NW Redworms is a...
Forum: Organic Soil 11-14-2011, 01:07 AM
Replies: 377
Views: 43,304
Posted By big_daddy
I did that once to Mostnonymouse by mistake and I...

I did that once to Mostnonymouse by mistake and I felt like shiite....I apologized by PM but this here's a public apology. Sorry to get off topic.

b_d
Forum: Organic Soil 11-13-2011, 10:22 PM
Replies: 377
Views: 43,304
Posted By big_daddy
Nice update Miz GD, I love to see how your...

Nice update Miz GD,

I love to see how your garden grows.............ya can't ask for a healthier group of plants than those for sure.

cheers,

Big_daddy
Forum: Organic Soil 11-07-2011, 01:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 948
Posted By big_daddy
MFK, Here's a link...

MFK,

Here's a link (https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=217075) to an organic grow that is some gnarly trees growing in huge pots like OT's. This grower has one light over each huge plant...
Forum: Organic Soil 11-05-2011, 09:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 15,921
Posted By big_daddy
I can understand how this would work from a...

I can understand how this would work from a science standpoint. Most horse manure piles have been worked over by worms real good so a lot of the "manure" would in fact be worm castings.

If the...
Forum: Organic Soil 11-04-2011, 04:54 AM
Replies: 1,183
Views: 44,843
Posted By big_daddy
Already got my tea schwagg ! ...

Already got my tea schwagg !

https://www.simply-natural.biz/media/Lotus-Root-Tea_big.jpg
Forum: Organic Soil 11-03-2011, 11:06 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 38,947
Posted By big_daddy
Swamis got a new weapon for them effin trolls! ...

Swamis got a new weapon for them effin trolls!

https://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ2oc5eSrNFWG5CVvCkC9tCf7qY5j6DOGhkM9T5h-Z1IUkaqZ5D
Forum: Organic Soil 11-02-2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,620
Posted By big_daddy
CT Guy, I wouldn't be too...

CT Guy,

I wouldn't be too concerned.......most backyard chickens lay 280-300 eggs a year. Some of the sex-link breeds will lay up to 330 eggs annually.

If you were to put a light on a timer...
Forum: Organic Soil 11-02-2011, 12:10 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,093
Posted By big_daddy
ML, Is that an actual worm product that is...

ML,

Is that an actual worm product that is on the market? I thought I read a post you made some time ago about buying a bag like that at Ikea. It's a great idea for the apartment dweller for...
Forum: Organic Soil 11-01-2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,620
Posted By big_daddy
We add light at this time of year to keep them...

We add light at this time of year to keep them laying. They need 14 hours of light to keep laying. I have a 60 watt bulb on a timer that extends the daylight for them to keep them laying.

...
Forum: Organic Soil 10-31-2011, 01:35 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,093
Posted By big_daddy
Bullfrog, Here...

Bullfrog,

Here (https://www.icmag.com/ic/showpost.php?p=4718089&postcount=89) are some pics of the same finished OSCR bin. It gives you a view of the screen system inside. If you get one up and...
Forum: Vertical / Colosseum Growing 10-29-2011, 01:23 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 34,464
Posted By big_daddy
Fuckin' A maina.....once again you hit it outta...

Fuckin' A maina.....once again you hit it outta the park! Nice job for sure. Your trees look like they're straight out of the swamp:headbange

b_d
Forum: Organic Soil 10-28-2011, 04:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By big_daddy
Heya bro, For seedlings, that's quite a...

Heya bro,

For seedlings, that's quite a compliment of goodies. I'd use a pinch of mycos and a bit of EWC and that will kick start them until fully rooted. At that point I'd segue' into the other...
Forum: Organic Soil 10-26-2011, 05:30 AM
Replies: 1,183
Views: 44,843
Posted By big_daddy
You might get a kick outta this....... ...

You might get a kick outta this.......


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJf_H35iyK4&sns=fb
Forum: Cannabis Growing Questions 10-26-2011, 05:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,038
Posted By big_daddy
If they're dead, there's little chance of...

If they're dead, there's little chance of bringing them back, but if they're old, there are some tricks you can use to up your chances of germination.

Like VG said, using liquid seaweed is a good...
Forum: Organic Soil 10-22-2011, 04:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,696
Posted By big_daddy
That was an intense read......fuck. b_d

That was an intense read......fuck.

b_d
Forum: Organic Soil 10-22-2011, 12:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 947
Posted By big_daddy
DE only dehydrates/kills insects with...

DE only dehydrates/kills insects with exoskeletons (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exoskeleton). Your worms will be safe.

b_d
Forum: Organic Soil 10-22-2011, 12:54 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 23,225
Posted By big_daddy
No kidding........that's a sweet bed you got...

No kidding........that's a sweet bed you got there OT.......nice job!

All the best,

b_d
Forum: Organic Soil 10-21-2011, 06:03 AM
Replies: 1,183
Views: 44,843
Posted By big_daddy
https://www.icmag.com/ic/picture.php?albumid=29756...

https://www.icmag.com/ic/picture.php?albumid=29756&pictureid=774833
Forum: Organic Soil 10-10-2011, 01:56 AM
Replies: 614
Views: 38,947
Posted By big_daddy
https://mysummerproject.files.wordpress.com/2009/03...

https://mysummerproject.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/humanure.jpg?w=234&h=300
Forum: Organic Soil 10-09-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,558
Posted By big_daddy
Yeah, if I was a gonna feed it that way, I'd a...

Yeah, if I was a gonna feed it that way, I'd a built in the optional sloped drain system to direct the leachate into a tub.

But.....since I'm going to be feeding unfinished compost, leaf mold and...
Forum: Organic Soil 10-09-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,558
Posted By big_daddy
It's a good idea to let the castings cure for 3-4...

It's a good idea to let the castings cure for 3-4 months before use. Supposedly, the longer they cure, the more nutrient rich they become.

Usually when you're worms have left, the material left...
Forum: Organic Soil 10-09-2011, 04:00 AM
Replies: 614
Views: 38,947
Posted By big_daddy
Fuckin huge props Captain.....you got the soil/no...

Fuckin huge props Captain.....you got the soil/no till thing to a science man. Your grow room is a thing of beauty for sure.

b_d
Forum: Organic Soil 10-06-2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,558
Posted By big_daddy
OSCR Bin

Here's some pics of my OSCR bin. I built two of them.....1 for me and one for CC. These are 3'x4' and about 18 cu/ft. They will support up to 36# of worms.

We will be charging them with worms...
Forum: Organic Soil 10-04-2011, 01:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 999
Posted By big_daddy
My local health food store carries this lineup...

My local health food store carries this lineup and they do have the preservative free version along with the citric acid brew.

Aloe Vera juice rocks on a number of levels. My wife treated a UTI...
Forum: Organic Soil 10-03-2011, 05:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 515
Posted By big_daddy
Cocoons

Even if you can't get them all, harvesting what you can would be a nice bit of extra cash. People will pay 25-30 bucks/1000 cocoons.

There is a local worm farmer in my area that sells cocoons all...
Forum: Security & Legal Issues 09-29-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,054
Posted By big_daddy
:laughing:That's some funny shit there.....no...

:laughing:That's some funny shit there.....no offense to our lady growers of course. yeah...."loose lips sink ships"
b_d
Forum: Organic Soil 09-28-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,113
Posted By big_daddy
I'm not sure of the conversion to grams.....but I...

I'm not sure of the conversion to grams.....but I like to use about 25%-30% of pot size which for you would be about 2.5-3 liters per pot. If you're going to top dress, 1.5-2 cm on top of the soil...
Forum: Organic Soil 09-28-2011, 02:06 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,113
Posted By big_daddy
Chichiman, A more accurate way to inquire...

Chichiman,

A more accurate way to inquire would be to ask for vermicompost or worm compost. EWC is an acronym we use for vermicompost, but in fact, true earthworm castings are very hard to come...
Forum: Organic Soil 09-25-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,113
Posted By big_daddy
EWC= Earthworm Castings. Try to get castings that...

EWC= Earthworm Castings. Try to get castings that have been made on a farm or from an organic gardener. These castings will have been from worms that have been fed better.

Be real selective about...
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