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MR-GREEN666

MR-GREEN666

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Hi mate I noticed somewhere on here that you amend your own soil so I have quick question if you don't mind after mixing how long do you usally leave it before use thanks in advance
 
DST

DST

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MR-GREEN666 said:
Hi mate I noticed somewhere on here that you amend your own soil so I have quick question if you don't mind after mixing how long do you usally leave it before use thanks in advance
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Hi Dude, depends on the state of the soil. However, if I am recycling soil from pots with roots, I generally leave around 6 weeks for the enzymes to get busy in there. You'll generally see the mycos on the surface of the soil after a few weeks (sometimes less) I guess it depends on the environment they are in as well.
 
MR-GREEN666

MR-GREEN666

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DST said:
Hi Dude, depends on the state of the soil. However, if I am recycling soil from pots with roots, I generally leave around 6 weeks for the enzymes to get busy in there. You'll generally see the mycos on the surface of the soil after a few weeks (sometimes less) I guess it depends on the environment they are in as well.
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Ok mate thanks The soil isn't in that bad a shape and ive removed all the roots that I can see Ive also added some coco that I had lieing around.im off to the garden centre on the weekend to buy the other amendments then basically do I just mix it thorough once a week and do you water the mix while waiting ? Sorry for all
The questions and thanks in advance for the advice :peace:
 
DST

DST

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I normally just leave the roots in there lad. If you get some sort of enzyme (composter) this will break them down and provide additional food for the plants. If recycling I would def leave it for around 6 weeks. If you are adding to a soil then I have used immediately, but I tend to use it as a base in a new pot when up potting. So have a layer of the amended soil, then add the plant that needs potted up, and dress the top.
I also compost as well so I will generally mix the amended soil into the compost and leave in a closed bin (or you could use a tarp as you would in a compost heap). I don't water unless the recycled soil has come from really dried out pots, and then only at the start.
If you can get a hold of some (which I know Jig has got some) Diatomacious Earth then add this into the soil as well. Great for critters, and also has all the micro elements a plant needs (you can buy plant based DE).
 
MR-GREEN666

MR-GREEN666

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DST said:
I normally just leave the roots in there lad. If you get some sort of enzyme (composter) this will break them down and provide additional food for the plants. If recycling I would def leave it for around 6 weeks. If you are adding to a soil then I have used immediately, but I tend to use it as a base in a new pot when up potting. So have a layer of the amended soil, then add the plant that needs potted up, and dress the top.
I also compost as well so I will generally mix the amended soil into the compost and leave in a closed bin (or you could use a tarp as you would in a compost heap). I don't water unless the recycled soil has come from really dried out pots, and then only at the start.
If you can get a hold of some (which I know Jig has got some) Diatomacious Earth then add this into the soil as well. Great for critters, and also has all the micro elements a plant needs (you can buy plant based DE).
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Thanks man all taken onboard im going to start makeing my first batch on the weekend I'll keep you posted with how it goes.
 
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