one arm steve
New Member
Hello guys!
I'd like some advice from some knowledgeable people. This is my first time growing outside (I've only gown once indoors). I'm a complete newbie so please excuse my ignorance on some topics.
My first question is about soil. I know the standard mixes found at big-box stores aren't the best way to go. Unfortunately I live hours away from the closest places that sells Fox Farm and similar soils. However, I do have access to fertile farm soil which has been is use for about a century. I've read that this type of soil can work great.
So can I use this type of soil? If so, what are the minimum things you guys would add to such soil? Perlite? Worm castings? I'd really like to stick with stuff that I could buy locally at the farmers market, or lowes, etc..
My second question regards nutrients. I have access to bat guano which another farmer has used for years on his plants. He is going to teach me how to use it properly; I've read horror stories of guano burning plants. Will bat guano keep a plant happy/healthy all the way through flowering? I'm also planning on using molasses, particularly during flowering.
Thanks in advance! I really appreciate input!
-one arm steve
I'd like some advice from some knowledgeable people. This is my first time growing outside (I've only gown once indoors). I'm a complete newbie so please excuse my ignorance on some topics.
My first question is about soil. I know the standard mixes found at big-box stores aren't the best way to go. Unfortunately I live hours away from the closest places that sells Fox Farm and similar soils. However, I do have access to fertile farm soil which has been is use for about a century. I've read that this type of soil can work great.
So can I use this type of soil? If so, what are the minimum things you guys would add to such soil? Perlite? Worm castings? I'd really like to stick with stuff that I could buy locally at the farmers market, or lowes, etc..
My second question regards nutrients. I have access to bat guano which another farmer has used for years on his plants. He is going to teach me how to use it properly; I've read horror stories of guano burning plants. Will bat guano keep a plant happy/healthy all the way through flowering? I'm also planning on using molasses, particularly during flowering.
Thanks in advance! I really appreciate input!
-one arm steve