redd's Independence Supersoil Recipe

[redd]

Hello over in the organics section fam

I've been getting more and more into organics and have just started my first supersoil recipe based off of L3V3R's recipe
It is called the 'Independence Mix' because I am letting it cook for slightly over 2 mos,and ready 4 July, a holiday in the States
But really to symbolize my independence from chemical salts and ferts and grow naturally

At the moment I am using all organics in my current grow and will do so from now on
But now I want to get to the good stuff.. . . ..

In here shows close to everything I used

Used:

15 gallons Pro-Mix HP Myco
20 lbs EWC
40 lbs Alaskan Humisoil
1 c. Mexican Bat Guano
1 c. Indonesian Bat Guano
1 c. Jamaican Bat Guano
1 c. Peruvian Seabird Guano
2 c. Kelp Meal
1 c. Greensand
1 c. Rock Phosphate
1 c. Epsom salt
5 lbs. Ground Oyster Shell (Flour)
1 lb. Glacier rock dust

I Mixed all this together in a 30 gallon plastic trashcan
and poured in around 5-6 gallons of water that I mixed molasses at 4ml/gallon in

How do all the goodies look? I am going for a full-cycle mix that I hope to hit with teas molasses and all kinds of goodies especially from the sea
Anything I may be missing I would want to add early.
I was considering maybe another pound of oyster shell for ph buffer?
Can wait for it to be ready and to share with afn
Thanks for tuning in I appreciate it

redd

 

[Joedirt]

I see a box of some Dr.earth in the background.
Is that compost starter?
you didn't mention it in your list.

 

[Eyes on Fire]

Hey redd congrats on your decision to switch from force feeding to let your plants do it themselves all natural.Id bet you'll never go back once ya have a killer harvest.sooo smoooth,aint nuttin ike it.

Im pretty new at this myself all things said n done.But the few small changes I can see imo is I would cut back on the Rck Phospahte some,add 5-10 Lbs of EWC(depending what type of soil feed your going for.Light,med. heavy)add some prilled Lime and use crushed oystershells.The best way I can explain Crushed over powder is what the rev says.think of them as little coral reefs that hold the bennies and give them a VEERY killer anchor point instead of flour/powdered type.Thats all the info I can give ya with any amount of certainty.Hope this give ya food for thought buddy.Happy cooking and better harvesting.oh,I know when I cooked mine I only used around a 3-4 gallons of filtered water only,just make sure its not too wet.

Good rule of thumb (so to say) is when ya grab a clump of dir n clutch it lighly it should hold and yet half way'ish fall apart.if it dont to that its either too dry OR way too wet.Hope this heps ya man.Take it easy buddy.Congrats again btw!!Big life change you'll not be disappointed with.I promise ya.

 

[Joedirt]

will you use 100% tlo or will you layer it in your pots?

 

[redd]

@ Eyes
Thanks for the tips dude! I love it when I learn something new because it can only help improve :thumbs:
I do have ~5lbs more EWC that I'll go ahead and toss in there, then. And only crushed shells from now on!
Looks like it's doin' ok on the moisture side, pretty much like you described

@ Joe
The Dr. Earth is the Rock phosphate I used. I plan to do 100% TLO if it looks like I'm on the right path :]
Would I need to let the mix cook longer before I think about not layering it in the pots?

MMm smells like poop and fresh earth goodies

Edit: just added the ewc and a little bit more kelp in

 

[Joedirt]

Not sure, I have a batch cooking for about 30 days now. The soil ph is still a little low. I guess it will climb as it composts. so im told or read. I will let it cook for another month or so. if the ph is still low I guess ill ad some more shell or sweet lime.
this is my first time so its all experimental at this point!

 

[redd]

Question about supersoil in self-watering containers

https://www.autoflower.org/f28/5-gallon-bucket-self-watering-container-2-gallon-reservoir-21071.html
This older afn post shows a great method for a self-watering container (thanks phree)

It would be interesting to use this type of wicking method with supersoil.
Other than applying teas it sorta seems like a nifty hand-in-hand thing for ultimate laziness,
. . but mainly because watering my plants (in this cramped shed) and dealing with trying to just keep a low profile
when dragging the ladies outdoors is definitely something I can improve upon but lacked a way so far

Would there be any inherent danger from humidity if the overflow is open in an indoor environment?
Also I was wondering if the water wicking from the bottom might leach any nutrients from the supersoil.

heh been running through my mind