KlosetKush
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does anyone use just Coacoa coir and DR EARTH tomatoveg mix/ all purpose and the flower booster dry ammendments
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KlosetKush
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while just watering and top dressing if needed?
ShLUbY
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Yeah a friend of mine does that but with peat moss instead of coco coir and you should have some organic matter in there as well. 40% drainage, 40% peat moss, 20% good compost. Then mix in 2-3 cups of Dr. Earth per 7.5 gallons of that mixture above. Water only! Topdress compost and bloom blend during week 2 or 3 during flower. Water only til the end
Add some moisture to the soil and let it compost (sit) for 4 weeks before you start using it.
Add some moisture to the soil and let it compost (sit) for 4 weeks before you start using it.
KlosetKush
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can I let it sit in the winter time? and be fine
ShLUbY
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Well yes and no. Will the soil be fine, sure. Will the microbes be active and break down your soil in cold conditions? No. In order to compost the soil, you’ll need to be at least at 50-55F... and even that’s going to limit activity. Best at or above 65F.
ANC
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I prefer soil that has been aged at least 300 days.
KlosetKush
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ShLUbY
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you have to let it sit in somewhat warm conditions for at least 3-4 weeks to begin the process of the soil and nutrients being broken down by microorganisms, which populate the soil and perform nutrient cycling processes. if you have few microorganisms present, nutrients will not be as readily available and the ecosystem in the mix has not had time to stabilize.
KlosetKush
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last question, why do you have to let Dr. earth dry ammendments sit for 4 weeks in coco?
ShLUbY
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i already answered that question in my last post. same reasons. so either you didn't read it, or you didn't understand it (not trying to be rude, just being up front). mix your coco, drainage, and compost together, as in the recipe i posted to you above, and then mix in your dr. earth all purpose. get it all good and mixed. add some water so the medium is moist but not over wet. let it sit for 4 weeks before planting. it's good to turn the mixture to introduce fresh oxygen to the soil. after 4 weeks, you're good to go.
i would highly advise you to at least get an understanding on how this style of growing works so you can avoid making mistakes in the future. remember, the soil will be a living, breathing ecosystem. forget about the plant, it will grow itself. focus on the soil, take care of it and you can grow with ease.
there is a ton of good material in the organic section under the most recent posts. and there is a lot of stuff you can watch on youtube. so whether you learn by reading or watching, there will be something for you.