GGG Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Heya, always declorinate firstSent from my F5321 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateNoob Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 @TheUltimateNoob When using organic nutrients, do I add these to the water and then do the dechlorination or do I dechlorinate the water first and then add the organic nutrients??Like@GGG said. Dechlorinate first, always. Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zairek Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Avoid a black bucket or paint it white, black plastic gets incredibly hot. Plant growth will be stunted. I personally will go fabric, but with twice the capacity of a bucket >40l. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSpliff Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 11 hours ago, TheUltimateNoob said: Like@GGG said. Dechlorinate first, always. Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk @TheUltimateNoob @GGG Thanks for clearing that up for me... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSpliff Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 9 hours ago, zairek said: Avoid a black bucket or paint it white, black plastic gets incredibly hot. Plant growth will be stunted. I personally will go fabric, but with twice the capacity of a bucket >40l. @zairek Thanks for that bit of information cos I thought black buckets were better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateNoob Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 @zairek Thanks for that bit of information cos I thought black buckets were better... The reason black buckets are better is because they block out more light from getting to your roots than any other color.The reason they're not that great in the sun is because black absorbs heat, and you don't want to cook your roots.Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSpliff Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 16 hours ago, TheUltimateNoob said: The reason black buckets are better is because they block out more light from getting to your roots than any other color. The reason they're not that great in the sun is because black absorbs heat, and you don't want to cook your roots. Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk Interesting opinions... Gotta weigh up the pros and cons I suppose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateNoob Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Interesting opinions... Gotta weigh up the pros and cons I suppose... Yeah that's what it's all about. You could just leave a bucket of sand outside and monitor it to see how much it warms up with a thermometer of some sorts, then just compare to see if it stays below the maximum the root zone can handle. I've seen so many grows online with buckets outside but I've never thought about it too much because I don't grow outdoors. Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSpliff Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 Can the same living soil be used for multiple grows (freedom farm premium classic soil)? If so, how do I prepare it for the next grow? Are there any special organic amendments that I need to add before the next grow? Or can I just pop in the next seedling and use the biobizz nutrients to grow the next plant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGG Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Can the same living soil be used for multiple grows (freedom farm premium classic soil)? If so, how do I prepare it for the next grow? Are there any special organic amendments that I need to add before the next grow? Or can I just pop in the next seedling and use the biobizz nutrients to grow the next plant?The Premium will not last long and a second run without ammendments will not work unless you use it as a plain coco medium and go with the Biobizz range from the start ( I haven't used Biobizz as yet), other members need to advise cause if you amend with worm castings and compost it might work.Are you able to buy new soil and start from scratch? Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_StonedTrooper Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 You mostly only use the soil once, unless amendments are added again. You can get them from guys here, the Barley. And then I have got most my products from Organic Matters directly, Futurama too have the range. Gypsum, Insect frass, fulvic and humic acid and others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afternoon blazer Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, StickyD420 said: You mostly only use the soil once, unless amendments are added again. You can get them from guys here, the Barley. And then I have got most my products from Organic Matters directly, Futurama too have the range. Gypsum, Insect frass, fulvic and humic acid and others @PapaSpliff probably easier and simpler and less of a risk. To just get another bag of soil bro. Just my opinion though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGG Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 @PapaSpliff, Jamie's garden shop sells a amend bag. You add 10-30 ml to 1L of used soil. It's basically soil without the coco/perlite.Sometimes we complicate things to much also, nature knows HER way.There are realy nice Living soils availible ready to use if you need to start growing and you don't have time for experimenting now, or do a side by side with mixing your own and buying soil Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSpliff Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 18 hours ago, GGG said: The Premium will not last long and a second run without ammendments will not work unless you use it as a plain coco medium and go with the Biobizz range from the start ( I haven't used Biobizz as yet), other members need to advise cause if you amend with worm castings and compost it might work. Are you able to buy new soil and start from scratch? Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Thanks for the advice guys@GGG @afternoon blazer @StickyD420 I'm gonna buy new living soil cos this is my first organic grow. I just wanted to see what options I had for next time around... If the soil quality is not compromised, it might be cheaper to reuse this living soil for a second run. But I have some time until I reach that stage so I will research this a bit further... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSpliff Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 On 8/6/2020 at 7:14 PM, GGG said: The Premium will not last long and a second run without ammendments will not work unless you use it as a plain coco medium and go with the Biobizz range from the start ( I haven't used Biobizz as yet), other members need to advise cause if you amend with worm castings and compost it might work. Are you able to buy new soil and start from scratch? Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Hey guys. I have been looking at the Jiffy pellets to propagate my seedlings, and I noticed that there are 2 types. One is the Jiffy pellet made from sphagnum peat, whilst the other is Jiffy C Coir pellet. Does it matter which pellet option I choose if my final medium is going to be organic living soil?? Your advice is appreciated as always... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateNoob Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Hey guys. I have been looking at the Jiffy pellets to propagate my seedlings, and I noticed that there are 2 types. One is the Jiffy pellet made from sphagnum peat, whilst the other is Jiffy C Coir pellet. Does it matter which pellet option I choose if my final medium is going to be organic living soil?? Your advice is appreciated as always...I would vote that it doesn't matter Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_StonedTrooper Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Would also recon no difference really, Only when you have rockwool cubes, like I do, then you dont want to go into soil, or they dry differently and cause issue, as the rockwool is more for hydroponics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Both the pellets should work for germination.We are growing perpetual outdoor basically, I reuse all my soil. Growing chillies, grenadilla, guavadilla, sweet pototoes and tomatoes.Do batches of about 500lit every 3-4 months, amend with bonemeal, dolomite lime, composted manure and own compost(and whatever else looks good)and let cook for 3 months. It can be done if you prepared to swing a spade and sweat a bit. Our plants are happy.Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afternoon blazer Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 15 hours ago, PapaSpliff said: Hey guys. I have been looking at the Jiffy pellets to propagate my seedlings, and I noticed that there are 2 types. One is the Jiffy pellet made from sphagnum peat, whilst the other is Jiffy C Coir pellet. Does it matter which pellet option I choose if my final medium is going to be organic living soil?? Your advice is appreciated as always... Howzit bro. There are seed starter plugs that is much more reccomended then the jiffy starters. Its dark brown. Apparently alot better in quality. And its about a rand or 2 more then the jiffy. Maybe try that. Since u wana give ur seeds the best possible start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSpliff Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 17 hours ago, TheUltimateNoob said: I would vote that it doesn't matter Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSpliff Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 17 hours ago, StickyD420 said: Would also recon no difference really, Only when you have rockwool cubes, like I do, then you dont want to go into soil, or they dry differently and cause issue, as the rockwool is more for hydroponics. Got it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSpliff Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Bospatrollie2 said: Both the pellets should work for germination. We are growing perpetual outdoor basically, I reuse all my soil. Growing chillies, grenadilla, guavadilla, sweet pototoes and tomatoes. Do batches of about 500lit every 3-4 months, amend with bonemeal, dolomite lime, composted manure and own compost(and whatever else looks good)and let cook for 3 months. It can be done if you prepared to swing a spade and sweat a bit. Our plants are happy. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Thanks for the info 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSpliff Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 2 hours ago, afternoon blazer said: Howzit bro. There are seed starter plugs that is much more reccomended then the jiffy starters. Its dark brown. Apparently alot better in quality. And its about a rand or 2 more then the jiffy. Maybe try that. Since u wana give ur seeds the best possible start. Will look into this, thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSpliff Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 Hey Guys. I just wanted to end this thread by say a big Thank You for all of the advice and guidance in helping me get ready for my spring grow My orders just got delivered. I settled on the Freedom Farms soil, Biobizz nutes and the Jiffy starter plugs. I received my seeds from Bud Buddies. Super lemon haze and purple urkle photoperiods and a few autos. All set and ready to go Wish everyone a great growing season ahead... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSpliff Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 Sup guys. Just wanted to close off this thread by saying thanks to all that provided me with guidance and advice during this past season. I have certainly been enlightened and can't wait for the next outdoor season to begin... I managed to grow 3 strains: Super Lemon Haze (Green House Seeds) Purple Urkle (Bud Buddies) Blue Dream (Bagseed) All plants have been harvested and are busy curing... I've already dipped into the blue dream and I'm really happy with the result... Thanks once again and hope you all have a great harvest as well... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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