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scripter111 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-29-2007, 01:39 AM

i want to veg for a bit, then flower so the plant looks like a big, huge bud.

whats the best soil? i cant get foxfarms though

i know i dont need a certain soil for this type of grow, but which kind should i get. thanks, matt.

buzb8lvr · #2 (**permalink**) 11-29-2007, 03:23 PM

If you have access to Home Depot or Lowe's then you may be able to find ProMix soil which works well.

Hempfarmer · #3 (**permalink**) 11-29-2007, 11:26 PM

The recipe I use is a mix of 60% pro-mix, 20% perlite, 15% worm castings, and 5% pre-mix, if you can get your hands on the ingredients, its well worth the investment.

eleven357 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-30-2007, 12:39 AM

Fox Farm Ocean Forrest Organic FTW! Ask anyone in Humboldt County.

**EDIT**

Sorry dude I didn't see that you couldn't get Fox Farm.

wankstajizza · #5 (**permalink**) 11-30-2007, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hempfarmer

The recipe I use is a mix of 60% pro-mix, 20% perlite, 15% worm castings, and 5% pre-mix, if you can get your hands on the ingredients, its well worth the investment.

hey what is pre mix??

ocitown · #6 (**permalink**) 11-30-2007, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hempfarmer

The recipe I use is a mix of 60% pro-mix, 20% perlite, 15% worm castings, and 5% pre-mix, if you can get your hands on the ingredients, its well worth the investment.

What about Bio Bizz Allmix?

Maccgyver · #7 (**permalink**) 11-30-2007, 02:24 AM

6 parts pro-mix
2parts perlite
2parts earthworm castings
1tablespoon of powdered lime

do that and you are set. Just use teas to add nutes to the soil. Should be good for the first 3 weeks of growth.

ocitown · #8 (**permalink**) 11-30-2007, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maccgyver

6 parts pro-mix
2parts perlite
2parts earthworm castings
1tablespoon of powdered lime

do that and you are set. Just use teas to add nutes to the soil. Should be good for the first 3 weeks of growth.

1tbs dolimite lime per what amt of mix?

ocitown · #9 (**permalink**) 12-20-2007, 07:22 PM

Its 2 TBS lime per gal of soil.

20fan · #10 (**permalink**) 12-20-2007, 07:32 PM

I've been using Premier Spanghum peat moss from Menards (very cheap) & about 15% perlite. I use Fox Farm Nutes and distilled water. Here's proof that it works:

http://forum.grasscity.com/photopost...hp/photo/26793

20fan · #11 (**permalink**) 12-20-2007, 07:40 PM

My opinion on the high priced soils is that they are bullshit. $20 for a little bag of dirt? Crazy! I fell for it at 1st, and it sucked. More trouble than it was worth. With the cheap peat, it's easier for me to control the nutes. The Jack Herer I grew is some of the best weed I've ever smoked. It was grown in cheap peat moss, using good water, minimal, organic nutes, and a TBS. of sucanat every other watering. 1000w HPS & MH, and alot of TLC.

toastybiz · #12 (**permalink**) 12-21-2007, 03:59 PM

Fox Farm is way more than a bag of dirt -- it has worm castings, bat guano, fish meal, and other very beneficial ingredients. 20fan, sorry to hear you had trouble with it. I think it is a good product but I don't use it for the same reason, it costs too much.

You have some good recipes here, I'll offer another that is sort of a poor man's fox farm:
40% organic potting soil mix with no added nutes
30% sphagnum moss
20% worm castings
10% perlite

Usually I throw in some clean sand as well (though that adds to more than 100%). You can tweak this as you wish -- add bat guano or fish emulsion, for example, or less moss if you have low pH (sphagnum moss has a low pH), or more perlite etc.

P.S. This time of year the selection of organic soil mixes will be very limited, even in the "big box" stores. Make a note to buy a bunch in the spring when it is available to stock up.

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#1 (permalink) 11-29-2007, 01:39 AM
scripter111 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 147	best soil for my weed. i want to veg for a bit, then flower so the plant looks like a big, huge bud. whats the best soil? i cant get foxfarms though i know i dont need a certain soil for this type of grow, but which kind should i get. thanks, matt.

#2 (permalink) 11-29-2007, 03:23 PM
buzb8lvr <@> Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 910	If you have access to Home Depot or Lowe's then you may be able to find ProMix soil which works well.

#3 (permalink) 11-29-2007, 11:26 PM
Hempfarmer farmer of hemp Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 522	The recipe I use is a mix of 60% pro-mix, 20% perlite, 15% worm castings, and 5% pre-mix, if you can get your hands on the ingredients, its well worth the investment.

#4 (permalink) 11-30-2007, 12:39 AM
eleven357 Grow the Doja! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Posts: 6,874	Fox Farm Ocean Forrest Organic FTW! Ask anyone in Humboldt County. EDIT Sorry dude I didn't see that you couldn't get Fox Farm. __________________ Last edited by eleven357; 11-30-2007 at 12:42 AM.

#7 (permalink) 11-30-2007, 02:24 AM
Maccgyver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 344	6 parts pro-mix 2parts perlite 2parts earthworm castings 1tablespoon of powdered lime do that and you are set. Just use teas to add nutes to the soil. Should be good for the first 3 weeks of growth.

#9 (permalink) 12-20-2007, 07:22 PM
ocitown Compliant420Grower Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cali .baby Posts: 3,335	Its 2 TBS lime per gal of soil.

#10 (permalink) 12-20-2007, 07:32 PM
20fan aka thecannabispatchkid Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Midwest, but moving south Posts: 758	I've been using Premier Spanghum peat moss from Menards (very cheap) & about 15% perlite. I use Fox Farm Nutes and distilled water. Here's proof that it works: http://forum.grasscity.com/photopost...hp/photo/26793 __________________ ^^^Thanks Revolution^^^ I'm So High, Only Dogs Can Hear Me! *Only When The Last Tree is Dead, The Last River Dammed, and The Last Field Paved Over Will We Realize We Can't Eat Money.*

#11 (permalink) 12-20-2007, 07:40 PM
20fan aka thecannabispatchkid Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Midwest, but moving south Posts: 758	My opinion on the high priced soils is that they are bullshit. $20 for a little bag of dirt? Crazy! I fell for it at 1st, and it sucked. More trouble than it was worth. With the cheap peat, it's easier for me to control the nutes. The Jack Herer I grew is some of the best weed I've ever smoked. It was grown in cheap peat moss, using good water, minimal, organic nutes, and a TBS. of sucanat every other watering. 1000w HPS & MH, and alot of TLC. __________________ ^^^Thanks Revolution^^^ I'm So High, Only Dogs Can Hear Me! *Only When The Last Tree is Dead, The Last River Dammed, and The Last Field Paved Over Will We Realize We Can't Eat Money.*

#12 (permalink) 12-21-2007, 03:59 PM
toastybiz keep it green Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,886	Fox Farm is way more than a bag of dirt -- it has worm castings, bat guano, fish meal, and other very beneficial ingredients. 20fan, sorry to hear you had trouble with it. I think it is a good product but I don't use it for the same reason, it costs too much. You have some good recipes here, I'll offer another that is sort of a poor man's fox farm: 40% organic potting soil mix with no added nutes 30% sphagnum moss 20% worm castings 10% perlite Usually I throw in some clean sand as well (though that adds to more than 100%). You can tweak this as you wish -- add bat guano or fish emulsion, for example, or less moss if you have low pH (sphagnum moss has a low pH), or more perlite etc. P.S. This time of year the selection of organic soil mixes will be very limited, even in the "big box" stores. Make a note to buy a bunch in the spring when it is available to stock up. __________________ toastybiz Grandpa's grow guide ~ Vokal's grow guide ~ Diagnosing problems ~ Purilite's basic light guide Germination ~ Sid's do's and dont's ~ Buying seeds online head-to-head test Glossary of grow terminology ~ unoit's bubble hash method ~ Another hash method GC Forum Rules ~ NORML: MJ and the law

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