I currently have a few autoflower seeds (Bubble gum & Kush OG) and I want to plant some seedlings, currently i have a bag of Foxfarm Ocean soil. Is this okay for seedlings? heard accounts that this may be too "strong" of a soil for seedlings, but i would perfer not to have to purchase more soil. What do yall think or has anyone attempted to grow directly into this kind of soil?
Can I use Foxfarm Ocean soil for seedlings?
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Queen2Green
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I use it for seedlings with no issues. I don't use any nutes, just water. I think people who say it's too hot may use nutes. Referring to veg on that part. Ffof doesn't need until 4-5 weeks in my experience. Then I top dress. Just my opinion. If ya have it, use it.
what do you mean per volume? how much soil
Queen2Green
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I water only then top dress around 5 weeks. I use perlite too at 1/3 mix. I start solo then into either 3 or 5 gal. I use 3 gal for autos, 5 for photo, indoors. Yvw, happy growing!
Queen2Green
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1 part perlite 2 part soil, mix and use.
quirk
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What @Queen2Green said. I germ in Jiffys and transfer to pre moistened 5 gal. pot day after sprout. Just what works for me. You'll get the hang of it. Good growing.
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MATTYMATT726
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@Budzbuddha because i forgot your FFOF thread title XD
kingronny171
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I put my germinated seedlings straight into ffof used no nutes besides cal mag and recharge and I'm doing great I think
do you put any nutrients 4 weeks in?
Coloradogrower710
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I would not use it I use to grow with FFOF and it always was too hot with out any added nutes I’d go with roots organic it’s not quite as hot I’ve had much better results.
kingronny171
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Nope I'm on week 8 just started molasses and recharge
kingronny171
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I did just start using tiny doses of cal mag too
Queen2Green
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Nice job. I use recharge too, and love the results. I forgot to mention that. Every third water as soon as they hit veg until late flower when I replace recharge with molasses for the microbe colony. They basically grow themselves with that route.
Perhaps you had ffof issues from overwatering slightly? If you're not using nutes you shouldn't have issues. Watering too frequently would create issues though, she would drink too many nutes and it would seem hot.
I do like what I hear about roots organic. I am switching my soil up for my next set of experiments. Trying to decide whether to roll with that or make my own.
MATTYMATT726
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FFOF ( Fox Farms Ocean Forest ) made Simple - Autoflower
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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If there is only 1 grower to take his word on autos it's this guy. Hope this helps.