Is adding amendments really important?

bagada

Active Member

• Sep 16, 2008

• #1

i was wondering if its better to plant a lot of plants in native soil and just add dolomite lime and ferts....or is it better to add some amendments(potting soil, compost,etc.) and only plant a few? in other words is it worth it to haul store bought soil all the way to the grow site, or just plant more plants?

 

bagada

Active Member

• Sep 16, 2008

• #2

well?..............

 

goldenchips

Well-Known Member

• Sep 16, 2008

• #3

Haul in soil and mulch and plant fewer.
This year i put out 50 or so clones in a mountain grow and did not amment the soil.
Though, they got regular water and organic nutrient teas, only about a third of them reached 4 feet tall. They should be trees, but many are not going yield an ounce. Anyway next year I will plant fewer in ammended soil and expect better results.

 

bagada

Active Member

• Sep 17, 2008

• #4

thanks for the advice

 

ford442

Well-Known Member

• Sep 17, 2008

• #5

it also really helps to cultivate the soil and mix amendment down in.. makes room for roots to spread out..