How do you deal with hydrophobic soil?

[green_machine_two9er]

I think more frequent watering a will help too. Daily watering in organic soil for me. I never get runoff. But daily watering to try to stay in the just right moisture level to facilitate healthy soil food web.

We always say feed the soil not the plant.
so it should be the same thing with our watering.

add moisture to the-earth not watering trees.

 

[maranibbana]

I’ve never put much stock in the whining of chem growers, lol.

They do seem to be the most Whiney

 

[maranibbana]

I think more frequent watering a will help too. Daily watering in organic soil for me. I never get runoff. But daily watering to try to stay in the just right moisture level to facilitate healthy soil food web.

We always say feed the soil not the plant.
so it should be the same thing with our watering.

add moisture to the-earth not watering trees.

Couldn’t agree more

 

[Budzbuddha]

Simple ... I use a catch pan and introduce water slowly thru then rewet with the runoff til full saturation.
But , even a wetting agent as stated will work too. And I use FFOF.

 

[maranibbana]

Simple ... I use a catch pan and introduce water slowly thru then rewet with the runoff til full saturation.
But , even a wetting agent as stated will work too.

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Prob the best bet in smaller fabric pots too that aren’t lined. Love breaking the stigma that runoff is bad and needs to be vacuumed up

 

[green_machine_two9er]

They do seem to be the most Whiney

It’s not their fault tho.
We think misinformation is new. I think the big chemical companies years ago bought up the information flow to growers. It was all flushing and ph and pk perp enhancer $$$$. Basically all the “traditional” mainstream cultivation techniques. Fed to growers before internet through magazines and word of mouth bro scientists. Haha.

 

[green_machine_two9er]

Don’t forget straight up bottom watering.
Just forgo the runoff and dump your daily amount of water right into the catch tray. Come back hour later and should sponge up.

 

[maranibbana]

It’s not their fault tho.
We think misinformation is new. I think the big chemical companies years ago bought up the information flow to growers. It was all flushing and ph and pk perp enhancer $$$$. Basically all the “traditional” mainstream cultivation techniques. Fed to growers before internet through magazines and word of mouth bro scientists. Haha.

Abundant in RUI, sometimes the peek their heads into the organic section. Looking for the best organic bottles to use etc... no shame. Can grow many ways etc... just for me, and my personal opinion, a well dialed organic pot of soil, makes the best weed, and takes the smallest effort once properly established. Super low cost if you have your own worm bin and worms in the pots, cover crop and chop, top dresses etc etc you know the deal already I’m sure

 

[Frankly Dankly]

They do seem to be the most Whiney

Honestly, I find organic growers more inclined to help newcomers too.

 

[green_machine_two9er]

Abundant in RUI, sometimes the peek their heads into the organic section. Looking for the best organic bottles to use etc... no shame. Can grow many ways etc... just for me, and my personal opinion, a well dialed organic pot of soil, makes the best weed, and takes the smallest effort once properly established. Super low cost if you have your own worm bin and worms in the pots, cover crop and chop, top dresses etc etc you know the deal already I’m sure

Preach it!!! Lol

 

[maranibbana]

Honestly, I find organic growers more inclined to help newcomers too.

Ayeeee, I think it’s bc of the connection to the whole system plant and soil, plus the stress free act that is organic gardening, why wouldn’t we be happy and have fun and help!

 

[maranibbana]

I’m guilty of giving some ppl a little trouble here tho too hehe

 

[Frankly Dankly]

Ayeeee, I think it’s bc of the connection to the whole system plant and soil, plus the stress free act that is organic gardening, why wouldn’t we be happy and have fun and help!

Having y’all around to help has been awesome during my transition to living soil organic. I’d still be phing water if it wasn’t for the padawan, lol.

 

[maranibbana]

Having y’all around to help has been awesome during my transition to living soil organic. I’d still be phing water if it wasn’t for the padawan, lol.

Yes @PadawanWarrior knows, he’s a lot nicer than me too lol!

 

[PadawanWarrior]

Yes @PadawanWarrior knows, he’s a lot nicer than me too lol!

Not always. I've got a dark side too, lol.

 

[Rurumo]

omgosh guys, blanket statements and broad generalizations are what got our country into the deep deep trouble it's in right now! There are PLENTY of super nice chem and organic growers here!!

 

[2com]

A surfactant/wetting agent, like yucca. Even a small amount of natural or 'organic' soap (castile soap).