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BoomTownGrower · 01-27-2004, 08:12 AM

Hey everybody,

I am just finishing up my first grow of K2 and want to try them again, but go with organics this time, so far I have picked up 10lbs worm castings, 2.2lb peruvian sea bird guano and 2.2lb jamacian bat guano. What mix should I use with these and would a soil available at lowes or homedepot work instead of pro-mix? Sorry for all the questions on my first post

Grow On.

BoomTown

01-27-2004, 01:18 PM

Hey Bro and Welcome to Cannagraphic!

well this is what I would do ...but but not nescessarily what anyone else would!

Firstly ....Make a mix of 40% Perlite....40%Compost...20% Topsoil with a cupful of worm castings in each pot ...now this is based on me using a 12" pot........
Veg on these ........then usually i would go a size or 2 bigger to ropot em 2 weeks before the 12/12 period as this will giive the girls time to recover!

make the same mix for the larger Pot to put the Girls into the 12/12 cycle.

But remembering to add the Fert...ie Bat guana ....use one or the other......im not sure what form you have the guana in ...powdered or the raw material...!
so i cant comment on the doseage...but Less is Best!
The reason iTransplant is to give the roots a break...get some air down there .......and i spray the root ball with a mix of nytrozyme and epsom salts in water,to encourage root growth.
Use Lime to act as your ph Buffer .....and remember it dont damage plants when you practice Making your Mix...Better safe than Sorry...
Peace!
Unc

BoomTownGrower · 01-27-2004, 08:37 PM

When you say compost, what do you mean? I have read about using pro-mix, but I can't find any locally and don't really want to spend 20 bucks to have it shipped to me. Will the soil like "sam's continuos feeding" work? I know BOG uses it, but not guano's or worm castings. BTW, the guanos are the pure in bags. I was reading on OG about it, but can't find any really good info. Thanks for your help!

BoomTown

BudCans · 01-28-2004, 03:50 AM

Hey Boomtown:

You should be able to find pro-mix at home depot. That's where I get mine. It is usually outside in the garden center near the mulch/top soil/etc.

WhiteBuffalo · 01-30-2004, 09:23 AM

Hello BoomTownGrower, if you want to grow organic go with Fox Farm's Light Warrior. If you want yummy nugs that have a wonderful taste. This is it.

Light Warrior is an agroponic growing medium with a kick. Incorporating mycorrhizal fungi and other biological catalysts, Light Warrior is designed to enhance root development and encourage greater nutrient uptake. An organic blend of perlite and peat moss, it is excellent for both soil and hydroponic gardening. Then you can make an organic tea with the other things you have. Soma have a great recipe. I will find it and post it here in the thread.

work it- grow it - then smoke it.

Take Care,
WB

01-30-2004, 10:05 AM

Sorry Buffalo!....but i aint in you part of the world Bro...so i dont have the availability some of the Mediums .....

But im sure you will be sorted by someone who is !
Peace!
Unc

02-03-2005, 10:00 AM

Whats up Boomtown!!
I also have had a hard time finding good soil....

You should call around to local nursuries. Alot of them carry Pro Mix or better soil than at the Depot.
Just my 2c.
Peace,
FDC

02-03-2005, 07:46 PM

hey boomtown my local wholefoods grocery store has organic soil.. its cheap made by coast of maine company and is very good soil

02-04-2005, 10:22 PM

hello i like the pro mix but if you cant find it you can use your own soil mix ...grab some spaghnum peat and some coir bricks ..or any store purchased soil ... just dont mix in 2 much guanos if you use a mix thats pre ferted...also if the mix contains peat you will need lime in the mix...

take care
greenfriend

Buck Nasty · 02-05-2005, 03:47 PM

Ive looked at home depot and lowe's, the only soil Ive seen close to pro mix is some stuff called professional growers mix ready to use made by a company called Sta-green or something like that. Is this the same? I use Fertilome's Ultimate Potting Mix because its easier to come by in my area.

01-27-2004, 08:12 AM	#1
BoomTownGrower New Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 23	Organic Mixes? Hey everybody, I am just finishing up my first grow of K2 and want to try them again, but go with organics this time, so far I have picked up 10lbs worm castings, 2.2lb peruvian sea bird guano and 2.2lb jamacian bat guano. What mix should I use with these and would a soil available at lowes or homedepot work instead of pro-mix? Sorry for all the questions on my first post Grow On. BoomTown
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01-27-2004, 01:18 PM	#2
Uncle Hughie Guest Posts: n/a	What i would do! Hey Bro and Welcome to Cannagraphic! well this is what I would do ...but but not nescessarily what anyone else would! Firstly ....Make a mix of 40% Perlite....40%Compost...20% Topsoil with a cupful of worm castings in each pot ...now this is based on me using a 12" pot........ Veg on these ........then usually i would go a size or 2 bigger to ropot em 2 weeks before the 12/12 period as this will giive the girls time to recover! make the same mix for the larger Pot to put the Girls into the 12/12 cycle. But remembering to add the Fert...ie Bat guana ....use one or the other......im not sure what form you have the guana in ...powdered or the raw material...! so i cant comment on the doseage...but Less is Best! The reason iTransplant is to give the roots a break...get some air down there .......and i spray the root ball with a mix of nytrozyme and epsom salts in water,to encourage root growth. Use Lime to act as your ph Buffer .....and remember it dont damage plants when you practice Making your Mix...Better safe than Sorry... Peace! Unc
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01-27-2004, 08:37 PM	#3
BoomTownGrower New Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 23	Compost? When you say compost, what do you mean? I have read about using pro-mix, but I can't find any locally and don't really want to spend 20 bucks to have it shipped to me. Will the soil like "sam's continuos feeding" work? I know BOG uses it, but not guano's or worm castings. BTW, the guanos are the pure in bags. I was reading on OG about it, but can't find any really good info. Thanks for your help! BoomTown
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01-28-2004, 03:50 AM	#4
BudCans New Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 3	Hey Boomtown: You should be able to find pro-mix at home depot. That's where I get mine. It is usually outside in the garden center near the mulch/top soil/etc.
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01-30-2004, 10:05 AM	#6
Uncle Hughie Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry Buffalo!....but i aint in you part of the world Bro...so i dont have the availability some of the Mediums ..... But im sure you will be sorted by someone who is ! Peace! Unc
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02-03-2005, 10:00 AM	#7
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Hunt for soil Whats up Boomtown!! I also have had a hard time finding good soil.... You should call around to local nursuries. Alot of them carry Pro Mix or better soil than at the Depot. Just my 2c. Peace, FDC
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02-03-2005, 07:46 PM	#8
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	hey boomtown my local wholefoods grocery store has organic soil.. its cheap made by coast of maine company and is very good soil
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02-04-2005, 10:22 PM	#9
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	hello i like the pro mix but if you cant find it you can use your own soil mix ...grab some spaghnum peat and some coir bricks ..or any store purchased soil ... just dont mix in 2 much guanos if you use a mix thats pre ferted...also if the mix contains peat you will need lime in the mix... take care greenfriend
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02-05-2005, 03:47 PM	#10
Buck Nasty New Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 20	Ive looked at home depot and lowe's, the only soil Ive seen close to pro mix is some stuff called professional growers mix ready to use made by a company called Sta-green or something like that. Is this the same? I use Fertilome's Ultimate Potting Mix because its easier to come by in my area.
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