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I went out today to find a good area in a national park. I'm from Australia so it's very hot and a lot of bush is around. First off I walked for a good hour until i found a great spot and left coins there to see if anyone would grab them. Then started heading back and got absolutely lost. Had a kangaroo bolt right pass me say about a meter away bloody at first i didn't know what it was and nearly shat my self hahah. The coins i will never find my way back to so i have come to the conclusion to only plant say 10 min's from a track and hopefully no one will rip it. I didn't see anyone else grow the whole walk but i did see some blue ribbons tied to trees (right near track) started following them but then thought karma will get back at me and best to leave it. I am just wondering if i do plant far out which is best. What method can i use to get back there (my memory is shocking from all the token over the years). I had a compass but that didn't help me as i have to go all over the place to get back to the track. Anyway I am going to start a new thread and see what other people do. Any ideas?
I've been researching all week sorry if u answer this all the time i just need to check with you guys.
**OK so now i know where I'm gonna grow and checked the soil looks good i took a sample just encase anyone had any questions. I am planning on germinating 3 seeds(NRS white widow) and putting them straight in the soil. Now I have say 3 weeks to prepare. (sorry for all the Q's)
A. i here it is best to go out dig the whole (I'm gonna do 2' ft x 2' ft) add soil mix and every 3-4 days water it and turn it over (is this necessary or should i just wait a couple days before my seeds germinate to prepare soil earlier the better i guess).
B. Soil Mix I need some suggestions. Will this mix be good enough:
Ground soil 25%
Yates- General Purpose Potting Mix 25%
Organic Searles 5 IN 1 Plus 25% containing Cow, Fowl and Sheep Manures, Mushroom Compost, Zeolite, Blood and Bone, hoof and horn plus added Trace Elements and Minerals (slow release) but it doesn't say how much of each is in the mix just to use 1 part 'searles 5 in 1' and 2 parts ground soil for a good mix.
10% vermiculite
15% Perlite
Dolomite lime ( How much for each plant or per kg's of mix? should I Test ph b4 i do this)
OR should i skip the 5 in 1 and add it a month down the track
Iv really just made this up from the things i want to use and from the research iv done this week. **Will this be okay to pop seeds straight in or will the soil be to rich in nutrients** and how long till i have to add more nutrients will it just be a matter of when my leaves start yellowing up add the Searls 5 in 1 or will i need to buy some made up bottles? I'v been reading about the NPK do i need to start adding that later as well?
I'm assuming they go straight into flower as the sun may not hit them all day.
I just want an easy to care for grow doesn't have to be massive yield or that potent as its for myself only.
Am I going a bit over board here if i just want a decent grow or is it all necessary.
lol it's a bloody big read hope some one can get back to me so i can get this started.
I appreciate any help or suggestions i can get!
from the land down under
Andrew
I went out today to find a good area in a national park. I'm from Australia so it's very hot and a lot of bush is around. First off I walked for a good hour until i found a great spot and left coins there to see if anyone would grab them. Then started heading back and got absolutely lost. Had a kangaroo bolt right pass me say about a meter away bloody at first i didn't know what it was and nearly shat my self hahah. The coins i will never find my way back to so i have come to the conclusion to only plant say 10 min's from a track and hopefully no one will rip it. I didn't see anyone else grow the whole walk but i did see some blue ribbons tied to trees (right near track) started following them but then thought karma will get back at me and best to leave it. I am just wondering if i do plant far out which is best. What method can i use to get back there (my memory is shocking from all the token over the years). I had a compass but that didn't help me as i have to go all over the place to get back to the track. Anyway I am going to start a new thread and see what other people do. Any ideas?
I've been researching all week sorry if u answer this all the time i just need to check with you guys.
**OK so now i know where I'm gonna grow and checked the soil looks good i took a sample just encase anyone had any questions. I am planning on germinating 3 seeds(NRS white widow) and putting them straight in the soil. Now I have say 3 weeks to prepare. (sorry for all the Q's)
A. i here it is best to go out dig the whole (I'm gonna do 2' ft x 2' ft) add soil mix and every 3-4 days water it and turn it over (is this necessary or should i just wait a couple days before my seeds germinate to prepare soil earlier the better i guess).
B. Soil Mix I need some suggestions. Will this mix be good enough:
Ground soil 25%
Yates- General Purpose Potting Mix 25%
Organic Searles 5 IN 1 Plus 25% containing Cow, Fowl and Sheep Manures, Mushroom Compost, Zeolite, Blood and Bone, hoof and horn plus added Trace Elements and Minerals (slow release) but it doesn't say how much of each is in the mix just to use 1 part 'searles 5 in 1' and 2 parts ground soil for a good mix.
10% vermiculite
15% Perlite
Dolomite lime ( How much for each plant or per kg's of mix? should I Test ph b4 i do this)
OR should i skip the 5 in 1 and add it a month down the track
Iv really just made this up from the things i want to use and from the research iv done this week. **Will this be okay to pop seeds straight in or will the soil be to rich in nutrients** and how long till i have to add more nutrients will it just be a matter of when my leaves start yellowing up add the Searls 5 in 1 or will i need to buy some made up bottles? I'v been reading about the NPK do i need to start adding that later as well?
I'm assuming they go straight into flower as the sun may not hit them all day.
I just want an easy to care for grow doesn't have to be massive yield or that potent as its for myself only.
Am I going a bit over board here if i just want a decent grow or is it all necessary.
lol it's a bloody big read hope some one can get back to me so i can get this started.
I appreciate any help or suggestions i can get!
from the land down under
Andrew