Using G.O. for a Compost Solution

Smiley Coyote

Smiley Coyote

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Is General Organics meant for a microbe-based grow or is it just an OMRI version of General Hydro? I just got some and my plants are taking a nosedive as far as health and I can't help but think I should just go back to guano and humates and carbs, with a little fish. Could I make a compost tea out of the G.O. line? Is it meant for that and if not, can I do it anyway?
 
HankDank

HankDank

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I use the G.O line any my plants LOVE it...how exactly are your plants going down hill? maybe you need to up the dosage?
 
Smiley Coyote

Smiley Coyote

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Well, they are pale mostly and I could up the dosage for sure. Come to think of it, the one that is doing the worst is a Northern Lights that has been through LST and been supercropped and it is going to be a big producer so maybe it just needs a lot more. I wonder, though, if using G.O. without composting a solution isn't handicapping myself.
 
ClosetSafe

ClosetSafe

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IMHO, the GO line is fine for direct application. Although, If you wanted to brew it before hand, I thought I should share this recipe from Dr Elaine Ingham. My brew is loosely based off this recipe and Heisenberg's. If you don't already own the Sub B and M, you can buy a cheaper version from another company. Because you'll want scoops of dry organisms to add to the tea as well.

Three Simple AACT Recipes (All for 5 Gallon (19L) brewers)
Bacterial Dominant Tea
1.5 pounds (700g) bacterial compost or vermicompost [EWC]
3-4 tablespoons (45-60ml) liquid black strap molasses [Honey ES / Plantation Organic Molasses]
4 teaspoons (23g) dry soluble kelp or 2 tablespoons of liquid kelp [BioWeed]
3-4 teaspoons (15-20ml) fish emulsion [BioMarine]

Equal Ratio – Fungi : Bacteria Tea
1.5 pounds (700g) 1:1 fungi to bacteria compost [Ancient Forest/EWC]
3-4 tablespoons (45-60ml) humic acids [Diamond Black]
4 teaspoons (23g) dry soluble kelp or 2 tablespoons of liquid kelp [BioWeed]
3-4 teaspoons (15-20ml) fish hydrolysate [BioMarine]

Fungal Dominant Tea
2 pounds (900g) fungal compost [Ancient Forest]
3-4 tablespoons (50ml) humic acids [Diamond Black]
2 teaspoons (10ml) yucca extract
4 teaspoons (23g) dry soluble kelp or 2 tablespoons of liquid kelp [BioWeed]
4-5 teaspoons (20-25ml) fish hydrolysate [BioMarine]
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malignant

malignant

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i use
bioweed, biomarine, blackdiamond, hi brx molasses, bat guano, en & ea, and alittle earth magic. 45 litres per hour with an 8in air stone. have amazing results.
 
SFguy

SFguy

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malignant said:
i use
bioweed, biomarine, blackdiamond, hi brx molasses, bat guano, en & ea, and alittle earth magic. 45 litres per hour with an 8in air stone. have amazing results.
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You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to malignant again! I DO THE SAME.. BUT LARGER... 200 GPH POND POMP IN A 55 GALLON DRUM HALF FULL
 
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