light green or darker green plants?

[MtRainDog]

I know what you were talking about.
Usually cooking is to break down compost or something

I've always allowed it to cook for at least a few weeks so the microbe populations can grow first. I like to keep it damp, let it form mycorrhizae, and turn it over every few days.

 

[Boatguy]

I've always allowed it to cook for at least a few weeks so the microbe populations can grow first. I like to keep it damp, let it form mycorrhizae, and turn it over every few days.

I used to do a similar mix with garden tone. No cooking and it seemed to work fine.
If it works for you is all that matters

 

[johnehazeharvester]

Sometimes it shines, but with my personal experience along with over 10 years of people here complaining about it being the bug source in their garden. No thanks, way better options out there

Damn, I just paid about $63 to have three bags delivered. Anyway, I guess I'll see.

 

[MtRainDog]

I used to do a similar mix with garden tone. No cooking and it seemed to work fine.
If it works for you is all that matters

I've used it with less of a cooking time, maybe as low as 1 week? and you're right, it was never an issue

 

[Boatguy]

Damn, I just paid about $63 to have three bags delivered. Anyway, I guess I'll see.

The only time i used it i had to deal with fungus gnats.. Lots here seem to use it without problems.
If you search here for bugs in ffof you will find posts from over a decade ago.