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Category Archives: Amendments
Micronutrients; from sea to soil
For those growing outdoors there should be little concern about micronutrients, unless you are growing in a raised bed with manufactured soil. Otherwise, all native Missouri soils have enough trace elements (micronutrients) to sustain your medical cannabis garden. This is primarily due to our clay soils which are full of micronutrients. However, the peat and …
Biochar – the secret sauce
Biochar enriched soils, also known as terra preta, have been proven to increase microbial life and have also been proven to grow plants bigger and faster than soils without this amendment. I have seen similar, anecdotal results in my medical cannabis garden. The beds utilizing biochar not only grow bigger plants, but the soil seems …
Midwest Mealworms – homegrown frass
I recently exchanged communication with Justin Meyer, the owner of a micro-insect-farm in central Missouri. I’ve used Midwest Mealworm frasssolid form of insect excrement; bug poop More in the recent past with great results and really want to see Missouri businesses thrive. Justin hasn’t given me a penny for this and it is as close …
Worm Castings – a magical soil amendment
I have mentioned the use of worm castings in several articles, but have failed to describe why it is important to use. This is probably the most used amendment on my shelf and it can literally be used at any time, and almost any way, with great results. As the title suggests, there is some …
The Lit Farmer living soil mix
I’ve received a number of requests for the living soil mix I use personally. While I have published a general DIY Soil Mix, there are a few adjustments in what you will find below. I did not invent this mix and refuse to take credit. Modern potting soil mixes are based on the ‘Cornell Mix’ …
Insect Frass – what the crap?
Frasssolid form of insect excrement; bug poop More is a common term that refers to insect detritus. That is to say, bug poop. While ‘honeydew’ is liquid version of insect excrement, frasssolid form of insect excrement; bug poop More is the term used for the solid waste. For horticultural purposes, including cannabis gardening, the cultivator …
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Grains – feeding your soil
For those of us working with living soil, it is important to give your soil quality inputs in order to maintain proper nutrition in your soil. One type of food every living soil gardener should be using are grains. Grains are full of carbohydrates, which feed the microbes in your soil, and therefore your medical …
Fish Hydrolysate
The Lit Farmer’s amendment shelf always contains fish hydrolysate. Not only is it beneficial to the plants, but also for the fungi and microbes in the soil. Best of all, you can acquire a high quality hydrolysate for as little as $22 per gallon. This amount of product will last a very, very long time …
LABS – super charge your cannabis grow
Lactic acid bacteria serum (LABSlactic acid bacteria serum More) can be a great way to take your living soils to the next level. My favorite part about them is that there is no need to buy another product, lactic acid bacteria are all around us! They’re in the air, on the floor, on your skin, …
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