Shultz orchid mix?

[johndoe11]

Schultz orchid exotic potting medium.....it says 40-50% organic materials includingaged raw fir bark or aged raw pine bark, arcillite and horticultural charcoal....what do you guy think? good ok? i cant get fox farm anywhere within an hours drive... no more MG fuck that shit

 

[drpsholder]

I am new to growing, ummmm tomatoes, but I do know a little about growing orchids and other specialty plants. Orchids are generally grown in medium that will drain too fast for your plants. If I were you, I would make your own by using organic(no nute) potting soil, then mix perilite, vermiculite, turface, etc. to help loosen it up.

FYI - Turface is an excellent soil conditioner. Cheap, porous, etc. 50lb bag was about 8 bucks. They use it on baseball fields and readily available. I plan on substituting it in place of perilite and/or vermiculite.

I have heard of people using 50% soil, 25% perilite and 25% vermiculite. Good luck!

 

[gangjababy]

I use 1part mushroom compost or earthworm castings, 1part schultz perlite, and 1part peat moss not mg, I add 1 tablespoon of dolomite lime per gallon of soil for pH buffering and calcium and magnesium. It's pretty much promix, I add a little more perlite to the mix too, but that's just personal preference. It has no nutes and you can start seeds in it no problem. And go with water soluble fertilizer so you can flush well.

 

[johndoe11]

but can i use it with some compost and soil? NOT time release soil like MG.

 

[DryGrain]

Does it have an NPK value? For some reason I am inclined to believe that orchid-specific plant products are highly acidic and lean more towards bloom in terms of nutrient ratios.

You could make your own soil fairly easily.

 

[blackcoupe01]

Try this, I love it.

 

[DryGrain]

i cant get fox farm anywhere within an hours drive

I use Ocean Forest too. Looks like he can't.

 

[blackcoupe01]

I order all my supplies online at htgsupply.com

 

[DryGrain]

I've heard good things about that company... How bad is the shipping for bags upon bags of soil?

 

[johndoe11]

wow that bag is sweet....looks good already...do you think its small enough to fit in a backpack....i could ride my motorcycle there no problem but i got a gas hog other than that...do they make smaller bags?

 

[blackcoupe01]

I dont remember the shipping, if it were a lot I prob would have remembered the cost. And HTG is a good company, Ive bought from them several times, even their ebay store a few times. Im only 2 days from them UPS ground so the wait isnt bad at all and Ive been very happy with all my purchases. I highly recommend them

 

[blackcoupe01]

Dude I ride a gsxr750 and I wouldnt want that on my back, and the bag I got isnt gonna fit in a backpack. They may sell smaller bags but im not sure.

 

[johndoe11]

oh yeah? i have a 1987 honda interceptor 700...check it....

 

[DryGrain]

Foxfarm is a good choice. I supplemented my holes with 1 bag of Ocean Forest, some Baicor Soil Stimulator, seabird guano, and earthworm castings.

If you're concerned at all with having an organic crop you should put in the time and money to make sure everything you give your plants is totally organic and safe. It WILL make a difference in the finished product.

 

[gangjababy]

but can i use it with some compost and soil? NOT time release soil like MG.

Do you know what promix is? The mix I gave you has no time release nutes. It is nothing like Miracle grow!! It is tried and true, I've used it for 5 months now, there is no reason to pay 25 bucks for a bag of soil and double that when ordering online, when you can make 30 to 40 gallons for the same price!

 

[gangjababy]

but can i use it with some compost and soil? NOT time release soil like MG.

There is no need to add anything to the mix, it is fine as it is!

 

[blackcoupe01]

I agree, you can achieve great results with cheaper soils. But I use what I want because I have no monetary limitations.

johndoe11....nice rides. I use to have a camaro like that in highschool. Heres my baby, too many modifications to list. I will say I beat busa's at the track all day, not only because I run low 9's but because most busa owners are squids and dont know how to drag race.

 

[johndoe11]

ha thats a nice ride man....one thing that sticks out is the laydown guards on the sides...i love em...by the looks youve never used them but are they practical? i mean yeah u could blow me away in a second but i love how the interceptor was way before its time on the track/street....i dunno if you like vintage bikes at all (i love both new/old) but one you gotta look up is the 1983 CX 650 turbo....eww...it is sick...not the best looking bike by far but ohh man is it fast ffor an 83 model....also thanks to you and all for your answers...quite helpful...in a couple of days i gotta go to the "big city lol" to getta transmission and im proly gonna pick up some FF....thanks guys!

 

[blackcoupe01]

Thanks man, actually that pic is from several months ago. Not long after that pic was taken, I got side swipped at 45mph on the highway by a drunk driver. The frame sliders saved my bike. Some dont like them looks wise but I look at frame sliders as crash insurance. Cause it doesnt matter how good you are on a bike, someone else will hit you one day. I wear all my gear when I ride and thats how I walked away from this one without a scratch. The bike is back and Im ridin again

 

[johndoe11]

wow thats crazy man....yeah there is def. nothing you can do about the drunk drivers....ppl should give that shit up for some ganja haa....but you say it did save your bike for the most part? yeah all i have is a helmet,riding jacket and gloves..thinkin about gettin pants...anyone you would recommend?