i only point this out just in case anyone else is reading and to not confuse them
I understand you meant potassium, but you wrote phosphorus
don't worry I now what you meant
how do you go about figuring you ratios? do you use the % amounts for each element?
I understand what your saying, it really is going to change in the depending on the speed at each element degrades or decomposes into available mineral so theres no exact measurement like in hydro
but I cant help but wonder if theres still some meathod in an organic soil amendment that gets close enough to equalize the appropriate ratio
I supoose a soil test would tell you where your at but by then its a bit late
the amendments have % amounts listred for the available elements but im not sure how much of the magnesium comes out of the humus/compost/EWC
any thoughts on
beneficial bacteria additives specific to grow or bloom fazes
is there enough science to back up there claims that certain specific bacteria work more on breaking down and releasing P vs other that's work more on breaking down and releasing N
kelp4less has this brand called "RAW" microbes... for grow and another for bloom!
What you're doing there, you're still thinking hydro
Imagine instead, this root system.
The plant gives almost half of the energy it reaps from photosynthesis to the creatures living in the soil around its roots. And it does this purposefully and in specific formulations to promote the activity of those microbes that will harvest the specific nutrient it needs in that moment.
Processes firing throughout the root system at all times.
Scientists have found that response times are in the millisecond range? It's amazing!
And throughout that root system, in different spots different nutrients are being mined, all at the same time.
Those guys know what they're doing, they've been doing it for aeons!
The plant knows perfectly well what it needs and knows exactly how to get it,
if the environment is provided for these natural processes to unfold.
YOU, human, are just the warden.
It's none of your business to meddle with that intricate system, as you know
nothing.
Let the experts take care of the details as to when and exactly in which combination and amount!
You're there to make sure there is a good mix of nutrient
sources, organic and mineral, good aeration, adequate humidity at their disposal so the microcosm living in that rhizoshpere can do its thing
And if there is
one concept that can tide you over, it's balance.
And understanding that
balance is a verb.
Trees sway in the wind.
In my experience, control-think is a sneaky thing and keeps creeping in. It's an underlying attitude, a fundamental angle we're seeing the world from, that needs changing in general if we want to continue living on this planet
So when you really get into organics, as is the path you're going down right now, what you do is step back, stop
doing, and instead observe - listen, look, and learn to understand what your plants, your soils, are telling you about the environment you're providing, and then just to tweak as needed - replenishing that buffet for the fat guy
An exciting, and endlessly amazing journey!
I wish you much joy on it!
to you.
