I know this may seem like a pointless noobish question, but is it ok if the dirt around the plants, on the top layer of the soil is hard as a rock, well not as like a rock, but when i poke it i can bearly get my finger in 1/2 inch is this bad, will the roots be strong enough to get through this?? any replys would be helpfull thanks.

Think of it like this. You plants are going to start off like babies. Would you place babies on a hard surface like asphalt? Hopefully not. They are tender and their roots need soft soil so they can grow.

Where did you get the soil? Is it just dirt from your yard?

Vi

yes hard soil is bad and your plant will probobly struggle to get through it.. you want to make your enviorment easier for the plant to grow in, while it could still survive it will not be as healthy

If you want a good soil mix, just ask.

Vi

try breaking it up with a fork especially around the edges. If it gets hard again you probably have a lot of clay in your soil and will wqnt to replant.

i bought my soil from farm and fleet but i didnt make a mixture that wus probably my problem, but i found out yesterday that its just the first half inch of the surface thats hard, but i sill will probably give them diff soil, and my plants arent really babbies any more, my tallest is about 2 feet maybe a little bigger.

thanks for everyones help and viredd i think i saw u post a mixture on a diff trend of mine. somethen like rockwoll, building sand, dirt, and somthen els i cant quite remember

Here it is again ...

2 parts Schultz's Potting Soil Plus.

1 part Perlite.

1 part Vermeculite.

1 part worm castings.

One SMALL handful of Granulated Dolimite Lime per two gallons of soil mix.

marijuana loves this mix. You should be able to find everything at your local nursery.
While there, also buy a moisture meter and follow it for your watering schedule. Its a must.

You won't need any fertilizers with this mix for about 45 days.


For fertilizers use at 1/4 strength throughout the grow (after 45 days):

Vegging: Peter's "Jack's Classic 20-20-20."

Flowering: Peter's "Jack's Classic Blossom Booster 10-30-20."

Here's where you can order the ferts via mail: http://www.jacksclassic.com/

Vi

I already got the Jacks Classic 20-20-20 and the blossem bloomer 10-30-20 using the 1/4 strenght, the setting where u use it every time u water your plants, do u mist your plants with the fiertalizer? thanks for the tip on the soil mixture.