[Observationist]

happy to help

 

[zoot]

Well, it’s gonna be dirt of some kind, not familiar with the distinction between types tho.

 

[Observationist]

Well, it’s gonna be dirt of some kind, not familiar with the distinction between types tho.

well soil is more forgiving
coco is between
hydroponics is more advanced and unforgiving.

 

[zoot]

Coco coir ? Help !!

 

[Observationist]

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[ComfortablyNumb]

i recommend Coco Coir its similar to hydroponics.

My wife and I grow organic, and coco is a huge No no in organics because it throws the levels off. Coco absorbs magnesium and causes calcium to not be taken up properly. Coco requires a maintence does of cal-mag all the time. That's really bad in organics. In Hydro, it's exactly right.

 

[zoot]

Ok thanks, wet soil.

 

[zoot]

Thanks for the light choices, lots to learn, you guys have been a tremendous help to get me going.

 

[Observationist]

Coco coir ? Help !!

Retains moisture and provides a good environment: Coco coir is one of the most effective growing media for water retention out there. It can absorb up to 10x its weight in water, meaning the roots of your plants will never get dehydrated

Thanks for the light choices, lots to learn, you guys have been a tremendous help to get me going.

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[ComfortablyNumb]

We use a specific set of ingredients. We plant, water, trim and train a bit and then harvest. We do not have the run of issues in Hydro.
You can read what we use here ---> SF1000 goes Organic in our 2x4 | THCFarmer

Dirt = no plant food value. Used up soil.
Soil = lots of plant food value.
Living soil = Feeds the plants for you at the correct rate and amounts for that plant. It is all chemically regulated in the exact same fashion nature is, just indoors with different light.

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

Driveway dirt = Nothing grows in it. (Usually a mix that contains cement and asphalt residues)

 

[zoot]

Sorry wrong choice of works. Soil was my first thought but I’lol look into the Coco coir.

 

[Observationist]

Sorry wrong choice of works. Soil was my first thought but I’lol look into the Coco coir.

honestly, some recommend soil, but personally, i prefer coco and would recommend it.

just coco, and liquid nutrients, instead of dealing with bigger pot sizes for more soil, soil microbes, etc, that is a pain to haul around and takes up more space with bigger pot sizes.

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

As much as I do not like coco, the LUSH we use has some in it for water retention. The company was good enough to balance it correctly with a cal-mag amendment. So, it's good stuff.

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

We use 3 gal pots on roller caddies. You don't need anymore than that.
Fabric pots. Roots need air or they get root rot. Outside, bugs and worms keep air flowing, inside, fabric pots to let air in the side and bottom not just the top.

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

honestly, some recommend soil, but personally, i prefer coco and would recommend it.

just coco, and liquid nutrients, instead of dealing with bigger pot sizes for more soil, soil microbes, etc, that is a pain to haul around and takes up more space with bigger pot sizes.

We need a few more reactions. Where is the "what the heck are you smoking" one?
LOL 3 gallons max. Living soil doesn't need any more.

 

[Observationist]

We need a few more reactions. Where is the "what the heck are you smoking" one?
LOL 3 gallons max. Living soil doesn't need any more.

and i was using 5gal with fox farm, thought soil needed more

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

and i was using 5gal with fox farm, thought soil needed more

With FF, I'm not surprised. Their formula changed and you need twice what we use.

 

[Observationist]

With FF, I'm not surprised. Their formula changed and you need twice what we use.

and that was about 2 years ago, however, about 2 months ago i did use some fox farm but now im using coco.

i thought theyd get root bound

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

Thats the thing about living soil. If its done right, all you have to do is water it. and it's usually a smaller footprint than other methods.
I think its the way everyone should begin, and then slowly move to Hydro or other methods. They add complications, but they also add some fast growth.