need help with soil

masterbasians

Member

Apr 16, 2013

• #1

hey guys, i'm looking for some soil
i checked out fox farms ocean forest, but its gunna cost me about 45$ for 1.5 cubic ft
and ill need around 7 of those
so i dont really wanna spend that much if i can get into something cheaper
any help is appreciated!

 

Closetgardner

Well-Known Member

Apr 16, 2013

• #2

Have a look at plagron or plantmagic soils. Their cheaper than ff and imo just as good

 

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Irie Genetics

Active Member

Apr 16, 2013

• #3

I like roots organics to start.

 

brewing up

Well-Known Member

Apr 16, 2013

• #4

if your on a budget any multi purpose will work to a certain extent and add some perlite

 

Po boy

Well-Known Member

Apr 16, 2013

• #5

i go to local ornamental nurseries that grow their own plants. most of them bag their own specialty soils that work great for growing mj and save$$$. i get about 40 pounds of soil for under $10. GL

 

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T.H.Cammo

Well-Known Member

Apr 16, 2013

• #6

Try this:

2 bags Topsoil @ 1.5 cu.ft. each.
2 bags Compost @ 1.5 cu.ft. each.
2 bags Perlite @ 1.5 cu.ft. each.
2 bags Steer Manure @ 1.5 cu.ft. each.
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Total price should be around $30. or less!

Mix the above all up with a cup (or so) of FoxFarm Marine Cuisine fertilizer and a cup (or so) of Dolomite Lime. You'll get an excellant "stand-in" for Ocean Forest at way less than $1. a gallon.

 

potpimp

Sector 5 Moderator

Apr 16, 2013

• #7

I've done several grows with Miracle Grow *Organic Growers Choice*, to which I add blood meal, bone meal, epsom salts, aged cow manure, worm castings, guano, perlite, and peat.