Recycled Organic Living Soil (ROLS) and No Till Thread

[VTMi'kmaq]

aloha 808, 802 here lmao. I use Japanese aloe up to week 6 of flower with foliars, while I ahvent done any spraying right up to week 8-9-10 I figure anything at that point is in the plants hands by the late flowering stage. I may be wrong, but that's the beauty of roll it up if I am someone will point it out quickly. My advice is to feel free to use them up until week6-7.

 

[VTMi'kmaq]

Whooooooweeee this is what I'm talking about. Nice plant!!

Ive trimmed a lot of shit im my years as an arborist, now that thing has me intimidated! Beautiful tree mo. Mom says Malawi gold is some of the finest smoke from her youth, and mom KNOWS her smoke! Lucky man!

 

[Mohican]

I still have some left if she wants some. Are you in SoCal? It grew very big last year




















Cheers,
Mo

 

[st0wandgrow]

That's a big bush! You could build a tree-house in that thing

 

[RedCarpetMatches]

That's a big bush! You could build a tree-house in that thing

i would never get high in a tree house...splat.

 

[RedCarpetMatches]

Do you guys remove roots out of your used soil or just leave em???

 

[st0wandgrow]

Do you guys remove roots out of your used soil or just leave em???

I've been leaving them in. I haven't done a no-till, but obviously with that the entire rootball is left in the container, and a new cut is put right back in there.

I've just been dumping my containers out on to a tarp, re-ammending, and putting it in to a container to sit for a few weeks ..... then back in to a bucket with a new clone. Works like a charm.

 

[RedCarpetMatches]

I'm wondering if the roots would help with fungi. I just amended and added some ACT. I remember your tip about LESS molasses and fish hydrolysate. I'll do that for a 2nd ACT.

 

[st0wandgrow]

I'm wondering if the roots would help with fungi. I just amended and added some ACT. I remember your tip about LESS molasses and fish hydrolysate. I'll do that for a 2nd ACT.

I've posted this link a couple times, but in case you missed it .....

http://microbeorganics.com/


He's really knowledgeable on the subject, and has some good recipes and pointers on his site.

 

[RedCarpetMatches]

I've posted this link a couple times, but in case you missed it .....

http://microbeorganics.com/


He's really knowledgeable on the subject, and has some good recipes and pointers on his site.

Great now I need a microscope. Fun stuff and great article. I knew that soft rock phosphate was helping lol.

 

[hyroot]

Red. the roots break down. the microbes and enzymes feed on the roots.. That is why when the plant is pulled you want to topdress with compost and castings and water the pot with teas for a few weeks before replanting. after that much time the roots will be gone.

I have figured out a much simpler way of using fresh aloe for clones.. Take the leaves and let the sap drain for a little while. Then cut the tip of the leaf. Squeeze the leave enough to break the cellulose and loosen the gel. Not too much. You want the gel to stay in the leaf. Once the gel is loosened up. Just dip the cutting in the leaf. The gel comes off much easier and stays with the cutting rather than fileting the leaf.

 

[cc2012]

OOooh man I'm drooling!!

 

[SpliffAndMyLady]

No foilars during bud unless you have to..PM,mites,ect..Just soil drench with the Aloe in flower. Better results with soil drenching too.

 

[RedCarpetMatches]

Do you guys mix DE in soil or just top dress? I currently use ProTekt, but it'll run out soon and I need a cheaper more organic option. Don't mind the whole bug shredding thing either. Also, I have hydroton laying around...would you mix this with soil? I already have 20-25% perlite. Thnx in advance MFers!

 

[st0wandgrow]

Do you guys mix DE in soil or just top dress? I currently use ProTekt, but it'll run out soon and I need a cheaper more organic option. Don't mind the whole bug shredding thing either. Also, I have hydroton laying around...would you mix this with soil? I already have 20-25% perlite. Thnx in advance MFers!

Yes on both. You can mix the DE in your soil as a source of Si, and the hydroton can be used for aeration. I used some old hydroton I had laying around too. Diversity is a good thing. You can go up to 1/3 of your base being aeration materials.

 

[RedCarpetMatches]

I'd like to try those air pots but Damn, I could buy some great genetics with that dough!

 

[whodatnation]

I also use hydroton in my soil, old dwc days, I rinsed all those residual salts off first though.


Also, I read DEs byg shredding capabilities were hampered once it got wet... True?

 

[RedCarpetMatches]

I also use hydroton in my soil, old dwc days, I rinsed all those residual salts off first though.


Also, I read DEs byg shredding capabilities were hampered once it got wet... True?

No XP when it comes to DE, but does it get soggy?! If not then I don't see a prob.

 

[alien mushroomhead]

Yes on both. You can mix the DE in your soil as a source of Si, and the hydroton can be used for aeration. I used some old hydroton I had laying around too. Diversity is a good thing. You can go up to 1/3 of your base being aeration materials.

I just got a bag of DE. It`s Red Lake Earth brand, with Calcium Bentonite. Food chemical codex grade. Powder, omri listed. Just wondering if this type would work well for the girls? The main thing I am after from it is the Si. I have read one of the most available forms of Si is in DE.

Would it be safe to sprinkle some before every watering? Was thinking around half a cup per 5 gallon pot, on top of soil and water in. If anyone thinks that`s too much/ not enough, please let me know.

 

[NickNasty]

I'd like to try those air pots but Damn, I could buy some great genetics with that dough!

Are you talking actual air pots or fabric pots. You can get fabric pots called root pouches fairly cheap
56.00 for 10, 15gal pots
http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/root-pouch-boxer-brown-fabric-pot-longest-lifespan/containers