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Hey any thoughts on my mix, specifically. i.e. ratios etc.
I am thinking about adding more rock dust when I get my delivery.
Also, the gypsum and oyster shell amounts.
Just curious.
mrbong73
I'm really big on rock dusts in general and especially using a mix.
Using just the following (for example) I'd probably make a mix something like this:
4x Canadian Glacial Rock Dust
1x Oyster Shell Powder (Calcium Carbonate)
1x Gypsum (Calcium and Sulpher)
1x Soft Rock Phosphate (Phosphorus and Calcium @ 24%)
You have 3 Calcium sources with this mix along with a reliable Phosphorus source and the complete range of minerals (micronutrients if you will).
Couple that with Kelp and you have the whole deal going - minerals, chelating compounds from the kelp, PGR, hormones, enzymes, etc. One could argue that kelp is as much of a mineral source as it is a Potassium source.
You also have Calcium in the crustacean meals. Earthworm castings are literally covered with a slime that is Calcium Carbonate. The thermal compost is loaded with Calcium from the plant materials used. Calcium is friggin' everywhere - it makes up 4% of the earth's crust.
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