Gathering what I need (noob)

xoshi64

New Member
So I have:

Happy frog organic potting soil
Ferti-lome Ultimate potting soil
Bat guano 0-7-0 and 9-3-1
I also have fish tank water
Coco coir pots

I want to go organic soil wise and stuff. What else do I need?

I understand if its a loaded question or too sparse, but Im green at this and don't really know the right questions to ask. So please be merciful.
 

Villane

Member
Add some alfalfa meal and perlite. And, you got yourself a pretty decent soil mix.

Good luck play with it.
 

NightOwlBono

Well-Known Member
It can be hard to find depending where you live,but neem seed meal is a great soil additive,same with crab meal.
both of these will help keep pest insects it of your soil.

and you should add kelp meal to your list,adds trace minerals back to your soil.

but the best thing you should look into is glacial rock dust,or a wide spectrum powder rock equivalent(GiaGreen,azomite most popular)
 

AliCakes

Well-Known Member
Xoshi,
neem meal and crab meal are VERY difficult to find locally. Perlite is okay, but expanded shale is a better local option b/c it will not float out of your mix. Kelp meal is a better nitrogen source than alfalfa, but I don't think you will need either b/c of your fish tank water.

Azomite was a great suggestion. When you come pick up your cuttings, remind me and I will give you some. When I bought it the 40 lb bag was on sale and barely more expensive than the 10 lb bag. I have no problem sharing. :)
 

Southerner

Well-Known Member
Xoshi,
Kelp meal is a better nitrogen source than alfalfa
It was my understanding that while kelp has several trace minerals plants need, it has little to no NPK value. I always see alfalfa meal advertised as 2-1-1 or so. I could be mistaken though, more curious than anything.
 

xoshi64

New Member
Expanded Shale for airflow throughout the soil media.
Azomite for the mineral benefits. I can get that from Alicakes.
And I guess I'll get some Kelp meal even though I do have my water. I'll try to use it sparingly, every other couple of days or so.

So what should I do get all these ingredients and the potting soil and mix it all together. And let it sit for a period of time?
 
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