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FinTheGrower

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Heyo bro. So I've got two pots that I'll be transplanting into but heres the thing: the soil is a lot different than how I left it. It's very much clay based now, clumpy, dont like it. It's going to take a lot of work but I feel like I should cut the soil in half and add some loose dirt. You guys think this is necessary? Probably gonna do it but thought I'd get some opinions on my decision. I mean you'd think the roots would be strong enough to puncture this type of soil considering they've been growing for a little bit now. What do you think my man. Should I rip some fibers haulin dirt or just let my survival of the fittest mentality kick in and let those bitches work. All input is smart food,

Peace
 
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FinTheGrower said:
Heyo bro. So I've got two pots that I'll be transplanting into but heres the thing: the soil is a lot different than how I left it. It's very much clay based now, clumpy, dont like it. It's going to take a lot of work but I feel like I should cut the soil in half and add some loose dirt. You guys think this is necessary? Probably gonna do it but thought I'd get some opinions on my decision. I mean you'd think the roots would be strong enough to puncture this type of soil considering they've been growing for a little bit now. What do you think my man. Should I rip some fibers haulin dirt or just let my survival of the fittest mentality kick in and let those bitches work. All input is smart food,

Peace
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More info please? What is the medium to start with? And when you say 'dirt' what do you mean?? A product specifically made for plant growing or some backyard shit you plan to shovel into a bucket?
 
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Medium: year old already used premium medium I put together myself with the help of mother nature of course. Its a 50/50 split between loamy soil and amended promix mycho. I've ammended the year old soil with alfalfa, bone meal, kelp, bird and bat guano, and rock dusts of sorts.

'dirt': when I say dirt i mean the other premium medium i created that remained unchanged in the same location. Meaning its not clay based and clumpy.
 
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FinTheGrower

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So this will be the first year I re-use last years soil. I've heard mixed feelings of re-using soil but I can't agree until I see bad results.
 
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Richard Drysift

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If this is soil that's been recycled it should be the same as when you last used it. You could add worm castings, coco, and perlite to help lighten it up. Most of that stuff you added needs to be cooked in & let set for a month before you put plants in it.
 
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FinTheGrower

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Last year I transplanted month olds right into fresh amended soil and they thrived more than I had ever imagined. I added compost teas made up of those ingredients as well, probably helped heaps. Think I'm going to go with my original plan and cut the soil with the lighter mix thats about the spot. Thanks
 
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