Looking for a little help

[Tnelz]

Oh FUCK!!!! Fuck fuck fuck! I know better than this! Oh man. So, even though I've never grown using Pro-Mix, I know that the pH range should be a bit lower. Why? It's not soil.

God damn it. I know better than that. I apologize. Look for pH ranges closer to coir cultivation, typically I'm looking to hit a range of 5.8-6.2, with 6.0 being generally THE sweet spot. I do allow ranges outside those parameters, both under and over. Even though you're organic, it's not soil and so there's a limit to what biology existing can do, in my opinion (don't take this as gospel, it's what I *think*). If I were you I'd try a couple of 6.0 feeds and see what happens.

I could just kick myself right in the ass, except my knee won't work that way. Someone can give me a little flip upside the head if they want, just watch the glasses. View attachment 366741

I found 6 to be exactly the right spot. But with the one plant I ended up unhappy with I listened to someone with supposed experience and went to 6.3 and 4 or 5 feeds later I was screwed. Chalk it up to a learning experience. Lol.

 

[jackAamo]

Very interesting. I will try a thorough watering with PH around 6 and update.

I do need some clarification. What is the real world difference between soil and soilless when comparing the mix I am using?

 

[jackAamo]

Had success and moderate failure. Disappointment better describes actually. Since I switched to coco I have a 30 gallon tote filled with. Promix hp so if u give it a go let me know how u r using it so I can possibly follow suit. Thanks sea!

On GrassCity, there is a very long thread entitled Easy Organic Soil Mix for Beginners started by InTheGarden that you will find very interesting. I have used it at as guideline.
http://forum.grasscity.com/organic-...-soil-mix-beginners.html/page-2#entry15966761

 

[Seamaiden]

Very interesting. I will try a thorough watering with PH around 6 and update.

I do need some clarification. What is the real world difference between soil and soilless when comparing the mix I am using?

In a word--mineralization. Soil has minerals in it that soilless mixes do not. That mineralization plays a huge role in what soil biology can, and can not do.