EWC as your medium

[Wattzzup]

Is anyone growing in 100% Earth worm castings? Or even some kind of 70/30 EWC/perlite blend? Most of the threads I’ve searched on here people are using coco also. I’m interested in 70% EWC+. Any pics, experience, or info would be appreciated.

 

[green_machine_two9er]

Is anyone growing in 100% Earth worm castings? Or even some kind of 70/30 EWC/perlite blend? Most of the threads I’ve searched on here people are using coco also. I’m interested in 70% EWC+. Any pics, experience, or info would be appreciated.

Haven't seen anything like this. Can I ask why?

 

[Wattzzup]

Haven't seen anything like this. Can I ask why?

I have read a few articles about it. Some on here. Was just curious IF and how well it works.

 

[NewGrower2011]

I think I remember some threads with someone who was growing in what was mainly a manure medium, but can't recall any where ewc was the primary and large percentage of. If it's something you're interested in it would seem like something you could do on a small scale first to try it out. I'd have to wager a guess that as long as you have adequate aeration it'd work assuming you don't get any other problems like deficiencies/toxicity or lockouts.

 

[Kushash]

I think @Budzbuddha has experimented with EWC as a medium or maybe it was a 50/50 mix.

 

[green_machine_two9er]

I have read a few articles about it. Some on here. Was just curious IF and how well it works.

Curious too. I got plenty of castings. Lol

 

[kovidkough]

pH might be hard to stabilize without Dolomite lime

 

[Wattzzup]

Curious too. I got plenty of castings. Lol

I’m going to try the 75/25 next grow.

 

[Wattzzup]

pH might be hard to stabilize without Dolomite lime

I believe the castings have a 7 ph. (Neutral)

 

[kovidkough]

I just figured any organic material breaking down would acidify your "soil "

 

[kovidkough]

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this was an interesting read i say try with perlite to avoid compaction

 

[mistergrafik]

I’m going to try the 75/25 next grow.

What's the idea?

 

[Wattzzup]

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this was an interesting read i say try with perlite to avoid compaction

Yeah I went down this rabbit hole a few days ago. I’m going to try it problem is I have my next grows already vegging in soil so it’s going to be a Little bit. Maybe when I pot up I will go into the EWC.

 

[Wattzzup]

What's the idea?

EWC is loaded with nutrients and will continue to feed the soil through the entire grow. At least that’s what I’m hoping. Im looking for a water only solution. The perlite just to help with drainage.

I’m not looking to compost in my basement. This is an alternative to worm bins etc.

 

[kovidkough]

Yeah I went down this rabbit hole a few days ago. I’m going to try it problem is I have my next grows already vegging in soil so it’s going to be. Little bit. Maybe when I pot up I will go into the EWC.

things are only discovered when we diverge from the common path. do it for science sake
if anything you'll teach us something

 

[PadawanWarrior]

It can be done, but I sure wouldn't recommend doing it. Not 100% EWC at least.

 

[Wattzzup]

It can be done, but I sure wouldn't recommend doing it. Not 100% EWC at least.

Any reason why you say you wouldn’t recommend it? Just the drainage issue?

 

[green_machine_two9er]

Any reason why you say you wouldn’t recommend it? Just the drainage issue?

I think the peat and airation makes the benefits of ewc really come alive. I'll stick to 1/3 castings, soil has a chance to really come alive With proper moisture and airation. I man gunna guess it would be a big fail. XOmpared to traditionall mixes.

 

[myke]

Doesn't EWC just turn to mud when watered ?So wouldn't you need like 30ewc 70 perlite?

 

[dbz]

Is anyone growing in 100% Earth worm castings? Or even some kind of 70/30 EWC/perlite blend? Most of the threads I’ve searched on here people are using coco also. I’m interested in 70% EWC+. Any pics, experience, or info would be appreciated.

Im interested. I have grown many tomatoes in ewc/peat/perlite with some added meals like kelp and crustacean and some minerals added. I would tbink you would want a few amendments...Peat really helps a lot with retention and a bit of buffering as well.