Black Gold Vs. Foxfarm..the Saga... - Indoor Grows - Soil - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

Robhpx13 · 07-16-2004, 02:13 AM

I have used both, and both are tops in this league!!
but i would have to say that black gold at 40% cheaper is by far the better value...........I currently have a mix of the 2 running though, because of Foxfarms ocean forrest's lack of aeriation, I find the gold to be very useful....I see the difference/taste when each is seprate, but at that quality of dank, you could improve your garden with the saved money anyways!11.99 compared to 17.99..............I go with Black Gold!!!!

highlife4me · 07-16-2004, 02:52 AM

Rob-
I use black gold as well, which type do you use and do you mix it with anything? (perlite, etc.) I just started using the Black Gold organic last grow (straight, not mixed with anything), though I don't grow organic lol... wouldn't mind trying sometime though.

Robhpx13 · 07-16-2004, 05:11 AM

I use black gold regular organic, mixed with a small part of Foxfarm Ocean forrest (gives it extra flavor), I also use coconut coir and Mychrozia to give the "pot" a more bacteria enriched zone, so nutrient uptake is totally sufficent....Im yet to use compost though and have heard a ton of great things, but the mychrozia is supposed to do the same things, excluding aeriation
I stick by my nutrients and tea's that i make. As with chemicals compared to organics, the only substantial yield difference i had was through a recirculating system, soil really does get pretty much the same, if its grown right.....

but the #1, most important thing, by far and away is GENETICS.
Its only "supposedly" a 20-30% "potency potential differential" rate, between its genetic makeup, and how well its grown. Meaning that a white widow strain (before being handled) w/ a rate of 18% thc could be grown with stupidity and still be within the 12-14% range.....

the difference with products arent what there putting in them, its what there putting on them, some growers like to make there own soils but i'd go with the convience...........live on Black Gold!!!

JollyRancher · 07-30-2004, 07:11 AM

I heard some pretty good thing about the FoxFar5m mixes, and seen some pretty decent results, and if I could save a fin or so per bag, I'm game. where do you find this stuff in a hydro shop?

Robhpx13 · 07-30-2004, 07:29 AM

pretty much any good dro store on the west carry's both...foxfarms O.F is more expensive though by 5 bucks!

07-31-2004, 05:38 AM

I love the FFOF soil. My plants sure do, too!

Although, I really cant say its better than the other, as Ive never tried BG. "If it aint broke, dont fix it", right?

L.V.

frostyy420 · 07-31-2004, 09:51 AM

FFOF mixed with 30% perlite and fed with guano teas.

Bacchus · 08-05-2004, 03:40 PM

I use Black Gold with a few additions:

1/3 cup Bone Meal
1/3 cup Blood Meal
2 large tablespoons of Dolimite
2 large tablespoons alphafa

I mix in some bat guano at around 1 month of flowering, this is high N guano.

per 5 gallons of soil

JohnBell · 08-08-2004, 08:39 PM

I love this stuff so much I bought more

This is the second time I have used with pure pro blend and top maxx. Being only my 2nd grow I am still not that coffident with mixing guanos ect to make my own teas maybe next grow.

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Chronis X · 08-12-2004, 10:16 AM

Does Black Gold has Wood Chips?

I know Ocean Forest has no Large Chips - 90% mostly rich soil

what is Black Gold Made of?

Chronis

07-16-2004, 02:13 AM	#1
Robhpx13 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: cali. us Posts: 353	Black Gold Vs. Foxfarm..the Saga... I have used both, and both are tops in this league!! but i would have to say that black gold at 40% cheaper is by far the better value...........I currently have a mix of the 2 running though, because of Foxfarms ocean forrest's lack of aeriation, I find the gold to be very useful....I see the difference/taste when each is seprate, but at that quality of dank, you could improve your garden with the saved money anyways!11.99 compared to 17.99..............I go with Black Gold!!!!
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07-16-2004, 02:52 AM	#2
highlife4me Grow Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: the states Posts: 77	Rob- I use black gold as well, which type do you use and do you mix it with anything? (perlite, etc.) I just started using the Black Gold organic last grow (straight, not mixed with anything), though I don't grow organic lol... wouldn't mind trying sometime though.
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07-16-2004, 05:11 AM	#3
Robhpx13 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: cali. us Posts: 353	I use black gold regular organic, mixed with a small part of Foxfarm Ocean forrest (gives it extra flavor), I also use coconut coir and Mychrozia to give the "pot" a more bacteria enriched zone, so nutrient uptake is totally sufficent....Im yet to use compost though and have heard a ton of great things, but the mychrozia is supposed to do the same things, excluding aeriation I stick by my nutrients and tea's that i make. As with chemicals compared to organics, the only substantial yield difference i had was through a recirculating system, soil really does get pretty much the same, if its grown right..... but the #1, most important thing, by far and away is GENETICS. Its only "supposedly" a 20-30% "potency potential differential" rate, between its genetic makeup, and how well its grown. Meaning that a white widow strain (before being handled) w/ a rate of 18% thc could be grown with stupidity and still be within the 12-14% range..... the difference with products arent what there putting in them, its what there putting on them, some growers like to make there own soils but i'd go with the convience...........live on Black Gold!!!
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07-30-2004, 07:11 AM	#4
JollyRancher New Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In limbo Posts: 15	BG vs FF I heard some pretty good thing about the FoxFar5m mixes, and seen some pretty decent results, and if I could save a fin or so per bag, I'm game. where do you find this stuff in a hydro shop?
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07-30-2004, 07:29 AM	#5
Robhpx13 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: cali. us Posts: 353	pretty much any good dro store on the west carry's both...foxfarms O.F is more expensive though by 5 bucks!
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07-31-2004, 05:38 AM	#6
L.V.Dubb Guest Posts: n/a	I love the FFOF soil. My plants sure do, too! Although, I really cant say its better than the other, as Ive never tried BG. "If it aint broke, dont fix it", right? L.V.
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07-31-2004, 09:51 AM	#7
frostyy420 Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 137	FFOF mixed with 30% perlite and fed with guano teas. __________________ frostyy TokeCity and #1 glass magazine online
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08-05-2004, 03:40 PM	#8
Bacchus Throbbing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Under the Douglas Firs Posts: 1,897	I use Black Gold with a few additions: 1/3 cup Bone Meal 1/3 cup Blood Meal 2 large tablespoons of Dolimite 2 large tablespoons alphafa I mix in some bat guano at around 1 month of flowering, this is high N guano. per 5 gallons of soil
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08-08-2004, 08:39 PM	#9
JohnBell Well Boy Howdy Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: In the counrty of Texas Posts: 142	Fox Farms Ocean forest I love this stuff so much I bought more This is the second time I have used with pure pro blend and top maxx. Being only my 2nd grow I am still not that coffident with mixing guanos ect to make my own teas maybe next grow. Island Sweet Skunk Click for Larger Image Green Spirit Combo URL: Thumbnail + Link to Full Size. Click for Larger Image __________________ "You people spending the night cause this party is just starting.." JB 7/4/01
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08-12-2004, 10:16 AM	#10
Chronis X Banned Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Westside!! Posts: 133	Well............... Does Black Gold has Wood Chips? I know Ocean Forest has no Large Chips - 90% mostly rich soil what is Black Gold Made of? Chronis
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