Show Notes: SR-71 & Morning Dew smoke reportsPreparing cuttings for outdoors, variations on timing the move to outdoors to account for changes in light cycle, pollination risk, root development, using supplemental lighting, ideas for using containers, watering, and more. Related articles: No related articles for this episode Want to find your purpose for cultivating this …
Category Archives: Soil
Doing It In The Dirt ~Root Zone Temp
We’ve all heard how important it is to keep our PHa measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution More in check when it comes to watering or feeding our plants and we know all about room temperature and humidity; but how many of you consider the Root Zone or the temperature you water …
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 …
Aeration for living soils
In nearly every soil recipe for cannabis, the recipe calls for an additive to aid in soil aeration. The point of these additives are to ensure that the soil drains water and retains enough air for the roots to thrive. It is important for the soil to remain moist because nutrients like nitrogen are only …
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’ …
Pest management for cannabis
Do you have a plan? It’s not a matter of if; it’s a matter of when you will get pests. Prevention of pests is impossible, and so is eradication. This is why it is called pest management. A grower must assume that they already have pests and do what you can to ensure that you …
DIY – 1/2 price soil recipe
Most water-only organic living soils on the market will cost the cultivator $20 per cubic foot or more, before shipping. I’ll share with you how to get this done for half that price, with a higher quality product. I don’t take credit for these recipe’s as they were established many years ago by academics and …