Soil...

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wmike82

Active Member

• Oct 1, 2008

• #1

I have done a lot of research for plant growth and as eager as I am to go straight to hydroponics, I figure the best thing to do is take my time and learn the ropes.

So, I have everything pretty much figured out - Light, Chamber, CO2, etc... Just need to get the right soil.

Questions: I plan to use a nutrient formula water, do I need a specific type of soil for veg and bloom?

PLZ HELP EXPERIENCED GROWERS! What soil should I use for when I place seeds into it? I don't want soil less and hopefully I can just buy a basic top soil...

Thanks for answering and any input you can add!!!

 

bleezyg420

Well-Known Member

• Oct 1, 2008

• #2

anything with a ph from 6.5-7.0 should be fine. I use foxfarm's oceanforest with insane results.

 

la9

Well-Known Member

• Oct 1, 2008

• #3

ProMix Organic, works like a charm everytime and you don't have to mix anything with it. Regular ProMix works also. $8 a bag.

Find a spot near you here
Premier Horticulture – PRO-MIX growing mixes & Peat Moss: The ultimate growing performance

 

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wmike82

Active Member

• Oct 1, 2008

• #4

Thanks for both of your responses. Just to be clear, this is undiluted soil right? I'm just buying the one type and not mixing it with anything?

 

la9

Well-Known Member

• Oct 1, 2008

• #5

Just buy ProMix and put it in a pot and you are good to go. No added fertilizers. It works. IT's been used by a lot of people and I can tell you it works well.

Water with Hydro nutes after the plants are over a month old.

What do you mean by undiluted ?

Contents listed below

 

la9

Well-Known Member

• Oct 1, 2008

• #6

Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss
(65-75% by volume)

Sea-based Compost (from composted shrimp shells & seaweed)

Limestone (for pH adjustment)

Perlite

Mycorise® - endomycorrhizae inoculant

 

la9

Well-Known Member

• Oct 1, 2008

• #7

adding to the commercial

PRO-MIX †ULTIMATE ORGANIC MIX is a PEAT/COMPOSTbased growing mix that is APPROVED for ORGANIC GROWING (by OMRI). A unique GROWTH ENHANCER, MYCORISE®, is incorporated to assist the plant root system to capture available nutrients in the soil. This action promotes vigorous plant establishment and therefore overall plant growth. Ideal for the cultivation of organic vegetables, fruits & flowers.

 

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wmike82

Active Member

• Oct 1, 2008

• #8

By undiluted I meant not mixed with other soils...

Okay, I am looking at this soil then - Potting Soil PREMIER PRO-MIX - Rona.ca

I can't find the exact type your mentioning, but I'm sure this will do.

I am thinking I will feed with just water and every couple of feeds I will dilute aspirin in the water 1.5aspirin to 2 gal. water.

After a couple of weeks to a month I will be feeding with a tonic I read about on here that you can buy on ebay - an organic form of super thrive...

I will take a pic when it's set up but I have to get my equipment first...

 

la9

Well-Known Member

• Oct 1, 2008

• #9

This is what I'm talking about.

http://www.rona.ca/shop/~organic-soil-pro-mix-250772_!promix_shop