Scientific Reason for the Ratios in Doc Bud's High Brix Blend

Doc Bud;2522545 said:

Mansa Moosah;2522363 said:

I have read that thread about how to use the kit and I have a good understanding of how and why. I am trying to get more information on the reason for the ratios and proportions. Whats the scientific reason behind it? Forgive me if I am asking a question that has been addressed all ready. I have read through about 300 pages of threads in the last 2 days and may have overlooked it. I will read again.

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It's been discussed, but probably buried.

There is indeed a scientific reason for the ratio's. Dr's Reams and Albrecht did plenty of research and learned some characteristics of soils that produce nutrient dense crops. Summarizing their findings and simplifying to get the point across here's what they found comprises an ideal soil that will grow proteinaceous, nutrient dense crops:

1. Lot's of calcium. 5000 lbs + per acre. Ca/P ratio 18:1. P/K ratio 1:1, Ca/Mg ratio 7:1
2. Trace minerals present in adequate (trace) amounts, especially boron, molybdenum and manganese.
3. Humus content around 6%
4. Active, healthy biota
5. electrical energy at about 200 ERGs.
6. Adequate amounts of sulfur
7. Nothing in excess, especially sodium and aluminium.

This type of soil produces the highest protein, sugar and mineral content. There are a variety of ingredients that can be used to arrive at this destination, but none of it involves guess work. We use soil tests as our guide.

Some basics:

Too much organic matter chokes out the microbes and creates an environment for pathogens. Just because an animal crapped it out doesn't mean it's only helpful. Too much is definitely harmful.

Most people who add rock dust are adding too much sodium and potassium.....not that they would know without a soil test.

The best way to feed the soil is via foliar sprays and relatively weak nutrient drenches.

Compost is almost never appropriate with potting/nursery soils! Very poor, arid outdoor soils might benefit from compost, but commercial potting soils are never improved with compost, due to extremely high potassium levels.

A soil pH of about 6.4 is ideal. Mineralized soil needs no pH adjustment like hydroponics growers. The soil is a powerful buffer.

Basically, use the right soil, put some fish juice in it from time to time, spray well designed foliar products weekly, and have a good environment. That's what makes this:

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