What up GrassCity! Wasn't impressed with last seasons bagseed into the ground outdoor grow so this season I want to do some research and do it right. I have decided upon the BC growers guide recipe of: ~1 Bale Sunshine mix #2 or Promix ~8 Cups Bone Meal (for phosphorus) ~4 Cups Blood Meal (for nitrogen) ~1 1/3 Cups Epsom Salts ~3-4 Cups Dolomite Lime (for calcium/pH buffer) ~1 Tsp. fritted trace elements ~4 Cups Kelp Meal ~25lb Bag Pure Worm Castings *mix together and moisten. Let sit for 1-2 weeks then plant. Here is where the problems begin. I have a number of problems with this recipe and would like an expert growers oppenion on how to handle them. The problems are as follows: - I cannot locate either Sunshine #2 or Promix in my area. Would using just any old potting soil mess up the soil mixture? Can anyone suggest other brands of soil which I could use. - What the hell are "Fritted trace elments"? I have no idea what they are and neither does any of the stores I've called. What are they and how important are they in my grow? - I am haveing difficulty finding pure worm castings. Any alternitives to pure worm castings that I could explore? Thanks for any advice!
trade elements are things like greensand,calcium, magnesium, sulfur. Worm castings, check out any online hydro or grow store. e.g. htgsupply