We just finished a "test grow" using a 2:1 mix of FF Ocean Forest and Light Warrior. Great results... was suggested on another forum and my supplier liked it too.
yes, this is the "general consensus" when using Fox Farms Ocean Forest. While its a GREAT out of the bag organic soil, it really tends to compact over time. this is why you'll hear alot of growers say, "cut it with
Fox Farm Light Warrior," or, "Cut it in half with perlite," etc, etc....
i, too, recommend cutting/aerating/what have you the Fox Farms Ocean Forest soil as well.
Its a great soil for those just getting the feel for growing, and tuned in growers alike, imo.
reusing the soil is pretty easy too if a good flush was done at the end of the previous cycle.
simply remove all root matter.....
and "recharge it" with EarthWormCastings (EWC).
this will add back one of the best organic sources of (N)itrogen into the soil, and will help balance the N-P-K ratios in the soil if it still retains a lil bit of the flowering nutes (P&K)
but anyways, i can recommend
FFOF as well. Just make sure you cut it. perlite is a great CHEAP way to stretch growing medium, and allows a grower good control over their run and how to fine tune things to their specific set up.
*edit:
as mentioned above, the soil (aka FOOD) will be replaced by perlite, but this is a simple solution.
ADD MORE FOOD WHEN FEEDING.
easy as pie. perlite is a great amendment, imo.
while these mixes and all are great, i think, people tend to get carried away and dont realize how simple these things are with simple understanding of what MJ needs during its life cycle, and when.
"secret recipes?"
c'mon man!
-cap