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Would this soil be okay to use?

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I've got this soil a friend of mine used last year for his indoor plants,I've got around 10 gallons of this and I was wondering if I could start my little girls off in these because the soil has so little nutrition it should be okay and not burn them right?Or would there not be enough to the point that they die,this soil will only be in the solo cups because once I transplant to the ground I will use actual good soil.
 
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Quick answer is no I wouldn't. Too many potentials for problems in used soil from last year. My soils have always had a lot of roots to deal with too and just not worth it.
 
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If you're SURE it's devoid of nutrients and chemicals, fine. But if you paid $5-$10 per seed, why are you going to fuck around and cheap out to save literally pennies? For a few cups for seedlings, get some fresh stuff.

Soil can be reused as long as you leach it out (run water through it) and pH properly. When I reuse soil, after leaching it, I usually mix it with some new soil, but that's not necessary.
 
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Quick answer is no I wouldn't. Too many potentials for problems in used soil from last year. My soils have always had a lot of roots to deal with too and just not worth it.
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It's still light and airy,could I just go outside and dump it in my grow area,would this soil from. Last year be better than regular ground soil?
 
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If you're SURE it's devoid of nutrients and chemicals, fine. But if you paid $5-$10 per seed, why are you going to fuck around and cheap out to save literally pennies? For a few cups for seedlings, get some fresh stuff.

Soil can be reused as long as you leach it out (run water through it) and pH properly. When I reuse soil, after leaching it, I usually mix it with some new soil, but that's not necessary.
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I'm just using some seeds from bags that I bought so I'm henoeslty just messing around with it but currently don't have the money to buy soil so I was just wondering if this was better than ground soil
 
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Michigan.Out.Of.Doors said:
I've got this soil a friend of mine used last year for his indoor plants,I've got around 10 gallons of this and I was wondering if I could start my little girls off in these because the soil has so little nutrition it should be okay and not burn them right?Or would there not be enough to the point that they die,this soil will only be in the solo cups because once I transplant to the ground I will use actual good soil.
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Howdy i reuse my soil but for my clones and seeds i purchase a Veggie mix from KIS organics or i use Nectar for the Gods #4 then after tgey get going i put them in a 4x8 living soil bed that has its own eco system ive been using the same soil in my bed for a year now well 4 runs and my plants produce for me so research research research hope this helps
 
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Howdy i reuse my soil but for my clones and seeds i purchase a Veggie mix from KIS organics or i use Nectar for the Gods #4 then after tgey get going i put them in a 4x8 living soil bed that has its own eco system ive been using the same soil in my bed for a year now well 4 runs and my plants produce for me so research research research hope this helps
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Thank you ,thank you,thank you ,yah I don't got much money and I like to stick to organic and DIY so I figured reusing the soil would be better than just throwing it on the ground and using regular ground soil for my plants
 
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Thank you ,thank you,thank you ,yah I don't got much money and I like to stick to organic and DIY so I figured reusing the soil would be better than just throwing it on the ground and using regular ground soil for my plants
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My advice to you is worm castings and compost for reuse of soil and brew a compost tea its inexpensive and you can use stuff that would normally be garbage. Dr Elaine Ingraham on you tube or KIS organics on you tube they have some REAL good pod casts Living Web farms i believe thats a good one for organics and compost teas on how to✌
 
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Michigan.Out.Of.Doors said:
I'm just using some seeds from bags that I bought so I'm henoeslty just messing around with it but currently don't have the money to buy soil so I was just wondering if this was better than ground soil
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If you don't have money for soil and the seeds were free, use the used soil and plant away.
 
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Michigan.Out.Of.Doors said:
I've got this soil a friend of mine used last year for his indoor plants,I've got around 10 gallons of this and I was wondering if I could start my little girls off in these because the soil has so little nutrition it should be okay and not burn them right?Or would there not be enough to the point that they die,this soil will only be in the solo cups because once I transplant to the ground I will use actual good soil.
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Double check with your friend that their plant had no insects, fungus or root borne illness. If you are planning on planting directly into the ground then I would invest in a kelp fertilizer for the old soil if its just for initial propagation.

Invest more into a reliable slow release fertilizer and try and get an idea of the relative pH of the soil you plan on planting into permanently. Make primary tillage one month before last frost, and amendents to the soil and add a slow release fertilizer about two weeks before your area's last frost date and incorporate amendments durring secondary tillage. Plant after the last frost date.

You can save money on soil if you are planning on planting directly into the ground and invest more heavily in appropriate fertilizers and a small sprayer for folair applications is worth the money spent.
 
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And if you have the space start a compost pile.
 
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Double check with your friend that their plant had no insects, fungus or root borne illness. If you are planning on planting directly into the ground then I would invest in a kelp fertilizer for the old soil if its just for initial propagation.

Invest more into a reliable slow release fertilizer and try and get an idea of the relative pH of the soil you plan on planting into permanently. Make primary tillage one month before last frost, and amendents to the soil and add a slow release fertilizer about two weeks before your area's last frost date and incorporate amendments durring secondary tillage. Plant after the last frost date.

You can save money on soil if you are planning on planting directly into the ground and invest more heavily in appropriate fertilizers and a small sprayer for folair applications is worth the money spent.
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Thanks alot this is the exact information I was looking for,I'm seriously on a budget,any tips to start a compost or any easy organic diy nutes because I can't buy more nutrients than I already have for a while
 
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My advice to you is worm castings and compost for reuse of soil and brew a compost tea its inexpensive and you can use stuff that would normally be garbage. Dr Elaine Ingraham on you tube or KIS organics on you tube they have some REAL good pod casts Living Web farms i believe thats a good one for organics and compost teas on how to✌
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Could I just do a compost pile a little ways in the woods (it stinks my family might complain)and I'd cover with a tarp in the winter
 
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If you don't have money for soil and the seeds were free, use the used soil and plant away.
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Johny apple weed lol
 
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I'd strong suggest against using anyone elses soil. Start a compost pile with it, if you have the space.
Too many risks!
 
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Could I just do a compost pile a little ways in the woods (it stinks my family might complain)and I'd cover with a tarp in the winter
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Your compost pile shouldn't ever stink. If it does it has gone anaerobic and needs to be amended. Screw three pallets together in a three sided square and line the inside with 1/2 inch hardware cloth. Throw food scraps, yard trimmings and fire ash into the pile as frequently as possible. Use a felt cover if available but a tarp will work to contain moisture levels. Turn the pile with a shovel or small tractor every so often to aerate the material. On a large scale you will look to balance carbon and nitrogen based inputs to balance the heat and bacterial activity.
 
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Your compost pile shouldn't ever stink. If it does it has gone anaerobic and needs to be amended. Screw three pallets together in a three sided square and line the inside with 1/2 inch hardware cloth. Throw food scraps, yard trimmings and fire ash into the pile as frequently as possible. Use a felt cover if available but a tarp will work to contain moisture levels. Turn the pile with a shovel or small tractor every so often to aerate the material. On a large scale you will look to balance carbon and nitrogen based inputs to balance the heat and bacterial activity.
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I don't have hardware cloth but could I use a tarp to put it on
 
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Michigan.Out.Of.Doors said:
I don't have hardware cloth but could I use a tarp to put it on
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Yes the tarp will be fine. Just turn it every two months or so.
 
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Yes the tarp will be fine. Just turn it every two months or so.
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I thought it was every 3 weeks to 5 weeks?,is more often bad or good
 
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Michigan.Out.Of.Doors said:
I thought it was every 3 weeks to 5 weeks?,is more often bad or good
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When you have a sizeable pile. Now and then dig a hole towards the middle and shove your arm in there about up to the elbow. If its warm you're good. If it's really hot where its uncomfortable to have your arm in there, its time to flip. Or get a compost thermometer.
 
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