PlanPreacher2319
Active Member
Hello to all the growers out there.
Currently planning to grow outdoors for the first time. I live in Mediterranean Europe, where the best time to grow outside would be in May, which is around the corner. I've got 6 Auto seeds, 5 Gorilla Cookies and 1 Gelato. The thing that has baffled me the most while preparing is the acquisition of good soil. Since my economic situation isn't the best and I don't know how effective it would be for a first time grower to try and make a super soil by himself, I've opted to trying with a pre-made super soil and adding any nutrients that are needed (before and/or after planting). From my research, I've found that the pre-made soils that are most commonly recommended on forums are products like FoxFarm, Black Gold Organic and Big Rootz, which are not commonly available in my part of the world without paying a hefty amount for delivery and custom costs which I am not able to at this time. One choice I've found which can ship from Europe is Canna's products, specifically Canna Terra Professional Soil Mix, which states the following specifications on Ebay:
New
Indoor/Outdoor:
Indoor & Outdoor
Packaging:
Bag
Application:
Flower Bed, Flower Pots
Type:
Potting Soil
Brand:
CANNA
pH Value:
6.5
Organic:
Yes
Features:
pH Balanced
Compatible Plant Type:
Rose, Herbs, Fruit, Potted Plant, Flower, Shrub, Succulent
Product Information:
This 50-litre pack of CANNA Terra Professional Soil Mix is the perfect potting mix for indoor or outdoor plants. This professional-quality potting mix is a unique blend of spaghnum moss peat, worm castings, compost, perlite, and a plant-booster organic blend. The nitrogen-rich soil mix is ideal for any plants and promotes exceptional root development and plant growth. This potting mix will produce higher yields and healthier plants.
Dimensions:
Weight
17kg
Volume
50 L
Length
66 cm
I want to know whether anyone has tried this soil and whether it can support the growth of my autos, yielding at least above average results, if not ideal. As far as I know, peat, worm castings, compost and perlite are good things to have in the soil mix. If extra nutrients are needed (which I suspect they are), I'd appreciate if someone suggested any and shared some knowledge on when to feed them to the mix (before planting, after 4-5 weeks, etc.). Moreover, a bag with a volume of 50L (53 quarts approximately), would be more than enough to support the growth of 6 Autos, right? I read that the approximate height of Gorilla Cookies and Gelato Autos is from 70-80cm to 1m, which means that my pots won't need to be to big. I've read some varying opinions on this soil, others say it's mix is too strong for seedlings, others say their experience with it was good. Also, this may sound like a very stupid question, but is it a good idea to bury the pots, or just place them above ground? Excuse my newbiness, I'm just trying to learn. Any knowledge shared is appreciated. Thanks!
Currently planning to grow outdoors for the first time. I live in Mediterranean Europe, where the best time to grow outside would be in May, which is around the corner. I've got 6 Auto seeds, 5 Gorilla Cookies and 1 Gelato. The thing that has baffled me the most while preparing is the acquisition of good soil. Since my economic situation isn't the best and I don't know how effective it would be for a first time grower to try and make a super soil by himself, I've opted to trying with a pre-made super soil and adding any nutrients that are needed (before and/or after planting). From my research, I've found that the pre-made soils that are most commonly recommended on forums are products like FoxFarm, Black Gold Organic and Big Rootz, which are not commonly available in my part of the world without paying a hefty amount for delivery and custom costs which I am not able to at this time. One choice I've found which can ship from Europe is Canna's products, specifically Canna Terra Professional Soil Mix, which states the following specifications on Ebay:
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Item specifics
Condition:New
Indoor/Outdoor:
Indoor & Outdoor
Packaging:
Bag
Application:
Flower Bed, Flower Pots
Type:
Potting Soil
Brand:
CANNA
pH Value:
6.5
Organic:
Yes
Features:
pH Balanced
Compatible Plant Type:
Rose, Herbs, Fruit, Potted Plant, Flower, Shrub, Succulent
Product Information:
This 50-litre pack of CANNA Terra Professional Soil Mix is the perfect potting mix for indoor or outdoor plants. This professional-quality potting mix is a unique blend of spaghnum moss peat, worm castings, compost, perlite, and a plant-booster organic blend. The nitrogen-rich soil mix is ideal for any plants and promotes exceptional root development and plant growth. This potting mix will produce higher yields and healthier plants.
Dimensions:
Weight
17kg
Volume
50 L
Length
66 cm
I want to know whether anyone has tried this soil and whether it can support the growth of my autos, yielding at least above average results, if not ideal. As far as I know, peat, worm castings, compost and perlite are good things to have in the soil mix. If extra nutrients are needed (which I suspect they are), I'd appreciate if someone suggested any and shared some knowledge on when to feed them to the mix (before planting, after 4-5 weeks, etc.). Moreover, a bag with a volume of 50L (53 quarts approximately), would be more than enough to support the growth of 6 Autos, right? I read that the approximate height of Gorilla Cookies and Gelato Autos is from 70-80cm to 1m, which means that my pots won't need to be to big. I've read some varying opinions on this soil, others say it's mix is too strong for seedlings, others say their experience with it was good. Also, this may sound like a very stupid question, but is it a good idea to bury the pots, or just place them above ground? Excuse my newbiness, I'm just trying to learn. Any knowledge shared is appreciated. Thanks!