Starter mix help

Discussion in 'Growing Organic Marijuana' started by DamMastCalendar, Oct 31, 2014.

  1. #1 DamMastCalendar, Oct 31, 2014
    I have my soil mix cycled for a little more than a month and ready. The seeds have been put to germination this morning and now I need to get a starting mix in order. What's your opinion on the following, and suggestions on the ratios: 
     
    Coco
    EWC
    Rice hulls
     
    Note: Peat is not an option as the variety i get here in Pakistan is lightly fertilised, coco however is dirt cheap but needs a good rinse. I make my own EWC. 
     
    Here is my mix for when the seedlings have grown:
    http://forum.grasscity.com/organic-growing/1332892-opinions-my-soil-mix-everything-sourced-pakistan.html

     
  2. #2 Buddy Jackstraw, Oct 31, 2014
    How long is this starter mix going to be utilized? Not sure with coco but with peat I put around 10% castings 25% aeration. In solo cup, peat pots, whatever.
     
  3. #3 DamMastCalendar, Oct 31, 2014
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  4. #4 DamMastCalendar, Oct 31, 2014
     
    As long as it needs before going into the full potency soil, which is now going to be my next question  :smoke:
     
  5. #5 Buddy Jackstraw, Oct 31, 2014
    From seed you will be good in that starter mix for 3-4 weeks.
     
  6. #6 DamMastCalendar, Oct 31, 2014
    Brilliant. Thanks Buddy
     
  7. #7 DamMastCalendar, Nov 2, 2014
    Right, so my castings weren't ready as i thought they'd be so i've sowed the germinated seeds in peat and rice husk (80% - 20% respectively), dash of Great White mycorrhizae on the taproots/holes and Azomite. 
     
    Would i be okay with this for the first few weeks before i transplant into my full potency soil mix which has everything in it?
     
    I have some liquid seaweed extract at hand too. Read it's a great growth stimulant.
     
  8. #8 DamMastCalendar, Nov 4, 2014
    Bump
     
  9. #9 wetdog, Nov 5, 2014
    FWIW, the best thing I've found for seedlings, freshly rooted clones and the like is un re-amended mix after a grow, MJ or veggies, doesn't seem to matter what was grown in it.
     
    It is mild and depleted, but still has enough nutrients for young and tender plants and has a well established micro herd.
     
    *I* just save all or part of a 5gal container and leave it outside so it gets rained on and the sunshine. Usually some weeds get started and are left alone till I need the mix, then pulled. The weeds also give a good indication of the richness of the mix.
     
    Some of that mix you made up sometime back would be perfect.
     
    Wet
     
  10. #10 DamMastCalendar, Nov 5, 2014
     
    My main mix has been recycling for more than a month now. Should i just weaken it a bit with peat/aeration amendment and transplant the seedlings into another container with it making up 1/3rd of the bottom?
    Or would you suggest sprinkling some of the full strength mix on top and watering it in?
     

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