There are multiple ways to do just about everything with this plant and that even goes as far as the consumption aspect, not just growing....there is no one best way....but you're right that you'll figure out what is best for you...environments, budgets, and attention to detail are different for everyone so we all do it our own way. You'll get there.
If I am not transplanting, I do not mix in amendments with the OF, I mix them into the top soil with about a cup of OF to cover when time to topdress. I do not make teas. When transplanting I will toss in a tablespoon of biolive 5-4-2 and mykos to give it a mycorrhizal boost. Some people don't even bother with amendments and just top dress more OF
Don't sell yourself short, you have more than enough time to read up on this method and discard the trio lineup. Growing in soil with dry amendments is about as easy as one could ask for. It is a slower growing method, but that has its advantages too.
Check out this thread by
@Budzbuddha
He was nice enough to explain and provide pics and graphics for a more visual understanding.
This thread was created to help those who seem to overthink the ease of use of this highly ammended bag soil. I see many growers both new and experienced seem to post “ issues “ when trying to run this medium. I am merely showing a simple no frills method of container / bag grows for autos...
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