Fox Farms Ocean Forest

jackinthebox · #1 12-03-2007, 12:47 AM

So I went to the local hydro shop a couple weeks ago, and was looking at Foxfarms soils. I was trying to deciede what soil to buy. Ocean Forest, Orginal Planting Mix, Happy Frog, or Light Warrior.

First off, does anyone know if any of these soils are better then the others for Cannabis?

Second, the guy at the store told me Ocean Forest has to many nutrients in it, and could burn plants when they are seedlings. Anyone start there seeds off in ocean forest? Any nute burns?

Thanks alot guys <3

Lounge · #2 12-03-2007, 01:06 AM

Jack,

At our super helpful local Progressive Garden shop, the clerks are usually very happy to talk my ears off about soils, and mediums in general.
You might ask around there, I know I learned more talking with the associate than I had about soils on RIU in a week.
Foxfarm Ocean forest, with all the goodie nutes is a safe bet, and many members on RIU swear by it.

Hope it works out, take er' easy...

LOUNGE; No Seaweed Required!

JJgrands · #3 12-03-2007, 01:14 AM

youll want to get a mixture. Fox Farm is the good stuff, ocean forest is thick black potting soil, great for seed starts or to tp clones from rockwool into 4 or 6 inchers. For Vegging id suggest 1/2 ocean forest and half compost/coco coir in your 1 or 2 gallon pot. Then for flowering youll want a trifectya, add in light warrior or black gold/ another mix with the ocean forest for a 3 part mix. More aeration is necessary than ocean forest for long term and more retention is necessary than sttraight light warrior. My suggestions from experience good luck. Actually look for "Bio Flora" compost and mix in equal parts for a banging 4 part equation. Coconut coir, ocean forest, bioflora compost, and lightwarrior/etc.

jackinthebox · #4 12-03-2007, 01:27 AM

From what I heard light warrior is goof for seed starting, and clones. And Ocean forest is good for plants past the seedling phase.

I know foxfarm is good stuff, im not asking about that. I just want to know if it is safe to start cannabis in Ocean forest, because the guy there said it has alot of nutrients in it, and can burn seedlings.

Thanks for the replies <3

pjboy31 · #5 12-03-2007, 06:58 AM

ok FAILS.........read the nutes on ocean forrest and it is next to nothing . It has natural stuff like worm castings and stuff from the ocean. I use it plus some perlite on ALL MY DIFFERENT STAGES. The reason I use this is because the NPK values are so low , thus I am in control of what nutes my babies get. This is a great soil and I hvae never had problems. One time I couldnt get fox farm ocean and so I used organic miracle grow.....................NOW THAT GAVE ME TROUBLES!

Just my experience I share and the guy who said it has too many nutes is an idiot just read the bag

jackinthebox · #6 12-03-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pjboy31

ok FAILS.........read the nutes on ocean forrest and it is next to nothing . It has natural stuff like worm castings and stuff from the ocean. I use it plus some perlite on ALL MY DIFFERENT STAGES. The reason I use this is because the NPK values are so low , thus I am in control of what nutes my babies get. This is a great soil and I hvae never had problems. One time I couldnt get fox farm ocean and so I used organic miracle grow.....................NOW THAT GAVE ME TROUBLES!

Just my experience I share and the guy who said it has too many nutes is an idiot just read the bag

Exactly what I was looking for Pj, thanks. Who is FAILS tho??

Thanks for the help mate <3

By the way you still play css?

jmac · #7 12-12-2007, 04:51 AM

i know this is a older thread but i use straight ocean fores from seed to flower

creativemind21 · #8 12-12-2007, 05:41 AM

I used there original potting soil and it worked great from day one.....all the way thru.....that stuff is soooooooooo soft it makes u want to swim in it...lol....

jackinthebox · #9 02-20-2008, 09:28 PM

hahah thanks for the replies, even if they were late. Did you guys add anything to the foxfarms? Perlite? Wormcastings?

I want to add perlite and wormcastings, im just looking for a good ratio.

xXKUSHDOCTORXx · #10 02-20-2008, 09:48 PM

Fox Farm Ocean and Forest is the fucking shit i swear buy it. I use it wen i grow a few plants inside in the winter. And i add it to my soil mix when i go outside in the summer. With the right balance of nutes. to much phos. when ur flowering will kill em quick. but its the shit buddy.