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Overload a living organic soil? We utilize biochar, pumice, and our soil biology effectively eliminates leaching if the biology is right. Humus is the most important nutrient to the organic grower. These micronutrients would naturally be restored if we are in fact talking living organic soil....microherds are called that for a reason...Understanding micronutrients only really comes into play when you are creating a soil mix or troubleshooting a field. Most cannabis growers are not farmers though, so the need to understand the why's isn't important. If someone is creating a new soil mix every round, they probably aren't going to run into a boron issue three years from now, but boron leaches like sulfur does, which means possible deficiency in future grows for growers . If you didn't understand that, well you may risk wasting money "chasing" your tail.
The other approach is the overload.....which is why organic growing is potentially just as dirty as conventional.
Micro organisms attract ionicly charged minerals and transport them throughout the soil. Humus can balance soil solution chemistry if it's out of wack. Carbon holds a neutral charge.Yes overload a living soil happens all the time, just look at the no tillers on sites all over. Nothing comes from nothing remember that. Soil biology eliminates leaching>??? ok if you say so, maybe minimizing watering does.
Natually restored by????? top dressing. No offense but a few of your statements above are not factual and I don't live in fantasy worlds to appease others.
I grow organically pal with living soil
Yes it does dictate co2 uptake. Plants control stomata. When a plant is overheated stomata close to reduce respiration. Plants signal nutrients via root exudation. Sugar signalling. Sources and sinks. Why does a plant naturally fade in LOS? Guys don't use langbeinite in their soil mix. If they do that's their follie. Langeinite makes a great folar feed. Bubbled in water for 36 hours. I never add it to my soil.Never say never.
plants dictate uptake? What does this even mean? Does a plant dictate how much CO2 it consumes? Answer that and you will see the err in your ways. Cannabis Sativa.......What do you think Sativa means? (Cultivated) The plant dictates very little.
1/2 cp is not a big difference if you are talking about Alfalfa meal, but its a little different if you are talking about SulPoMag but regardless I fail to see your point. If you are copying someone elses work, does that assume they understand what they are doing? I really don't know what you are talking about with Clackamas's calculator, but it sounds like your last question is answer may need to be reopened.
I agree there. Co2 plays a large factor. I haven't ever check my co2. I think 400lbs of decaying organic matter produces enough.I understand about stomata thanks, I am refering to the fact that nutrient uptake is controlled by outside forces such as CO2 levels.
We make the inputs but think about this. Your doctor says you need more vitamin C. Ask your doctor if organically grown oranges would be a better source or that bottle at the vitamin shop. The orange has the vitamin C and a plethora of other benefits.Well I am glad you agree but I think you missed the point. It doesn't matter though, thats why I don't go around trying to correct no-tillers anymore.
I didn't sticky this thread and I don't believe most need to know it. Micronutrient ratios can effect the uptake of the macros and probably do more than most growers understand. Cannabis consumes a lot more nutrients throughout the grow and those nutrients don't magically appear. Inputs = outputs.
It's all nature baby. We just give it a push start. Like a child learning to ride a bike. Guys with 3 year beds are feeding a total of $10 worth of material per pound.I really don't see how any of this pertains to micronutrients nor do I wish to go around telling people Santa isn't real thus my lack of comments on any of your threads about no till.
I care about $$$ and saving it using science and self sufficiency, not feelings.
I have a serious problem with Moly. I can't spray it diluted enough to not burn leaves, and I can't seem to maintain it at proper levels in my soil. That one is tough, and Mn is really hard to keep in our peat based mixes. Copper is another one to keep an eye on in our peat based mixes. Great thread.
Man, I wish that you guys were still around. I was figuring this stuff out around the same time this post was made and only if I was here to partake in it. I've been using Soil Savvy tests which are solubility tests that check for nutrient lockout and I notice that my micronutrients are ALWAYS low, with manganese seeming to be the most common problem.19 mg per kg........6 prunes = 58 raisins.....ahhh fuck it. Ill stick with TM7
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