Yea, because of my desire to not buy soil from the web, I've become quite the little mad scientist when it comes to soil recipes. Only thing is, I never write anything down. So can't really pass on 1 scoop of this + 2 scoops of that + that other thing I used last time.Find a gardening supply shop or find a retailer for good soils on the web. Fox Farms has a product locator on their website. I am sure if you contact other medium producers you can find their products as well. Loews, Home Depot etc are going to mostly have Miracle Grow and MG like products on their shelves, not optimal for cannabis. They will also have pro-mix and the needed additives. But, without a recipe and a good amount of $$$ it can be difficult to know what to buy.
I understand...But, I was not suggesting buying soil on the web...shipping alone would cost way too much. Rather, finding info online for retail shops in the area that carry better mediums for cannabis. Mixing mediums can be quite expensive especially if you need to use more than 1 batch per grow or are growing a large number of plants. I use FFHF and perlite. Yes, I paid $100.00 for the FF nute system but because I only grow 2 per grow and 3 grows per year the nutes will last me a LONG TIME. So, all I have to continue to buy is the soil ($17.00 in my area) and some inert perlite.Yea, because of my desire to not buy soil from the web, I've become quite the little mad scientist when it comes to soil recipes. Only thing is, I never write anything down. So can't really pass on 1 scoop of this + 2 scoops of that + that other thing I used last time.
My bad, misinterpreted what you meant. Oddly enough, it was my budget that made me choose the soil mix route. I was able to pick up my soil recipe for 6, 2 liter pots for a decent price by doing a little online research and some leg work by going to various stores for different ingredients. My grow log has the mix that I'm currently using. Each time I make a batch I feel like I'm baking a cake or somethingI understand...But, I was not suggesting buying soil on the web...shipping alone would cost way too much. Rather, finding info online for retail shops in the area that carry better mediums for cannabis. Mixing mediums can be quite expensive especially if you need to use more than 1 batch per grow or are growing a large number of plants. I use FFHF and perlite. Yes, I paid $100.00 for the FF nute system but because I only grow 2 per grow and 3 grows per year the nutes will last me a LONG TIME. So, all I have to continue to buy is the soil ($17.00 in my area) and some inert perlite.
My grow buddy just finished a batch of his recipe as well. All totaled he is at about $125.00 which will give him enough for 5 plants in 5 gallon bags. I guess I find the way I do it better for me and my budget. Also, I like the fact that as I use the same system for every grow there is little room for error or guess work. I can appreciate the benefits of a well mixed medium recipe as well. To each their own, every grow is as different as every grower.My bad, misinterpreted what you meant. Oddly enough, it was my budget that made me choose the soil mix route. I was able to pick up my soil recipe for 6, 2 liter pots for a decent price by doing a little online research and some leg work by going to various stores for different ingredients. My grow log has the mix that I'm currently using. Each time I make a batch I feel like I'm baking a cake or something
I've pretty much stuck with the same mixture for nearly 5 years now, due to local supplies I've alternated between guano and worm castings on some grows but the rest has stayed the same for the same reason as you, less guess work and room for error. Maybe when the garden suppliers carry more cannabis friendly products locally I'll try some new mixes, but for now I'm quite content with my mix.My grow buddy just finished a batch of his recipe as well. All totaled he is at about $125.00 which will give him enough for 5 plants in 5 gallon bags. I guess I find the way I do it better for me and my budget. Also, I like the fact that as I use the same system for every grow there is little room for error or guess work. I can appreciate the benefits of a well mixed medium recipe as well. To each their own, every grow is as different as every grower.
Different methods...same results when done with growing knowledge and TLC...super dank nuggiez!I've pretty much stuck with the same mixture for nearly 5 years now, due to local supplies I've alternated between guano and worm castings on some grows but the rest has stayed the same for the same reason as you, less guess work and room for error. Maybe when the garden suppliers carry more cannabis friendly products locally I'll try some new mixes, but for now I'm quite content with my mix.
Can you please link me to what you use? Thank you so much!I've pretty much stuck with the same mixture for nearly 5 years now, due to local supplies I've alternated between guano and worm castings on some grows but the rest has stayed the same for the same reason as you, less guess work and room for error. Maybe when the garden suppliers carry more cannabis friendly products locally I'll try some new mixes, but for now I'm quite content with my mix.
My grow log has what I'm currently using. Though, I don't think you're going to be able to get some of the items from Lowes.Can you please link me to what you use? Thank you so much!
Yes i have to say their natures care organic line is pretty goodI didn't do much research when i bought my first ever clone, so i bought some soil from Hope Depot instead of going to my local hydro store, but i did get pretty good results from this Organic miracle grow, doesnt have any synthetic or time released fertilizers probably at your local home depot or lowes, check it out here good luck happy growing !
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