Hi Dude, depends on the state of the soil. However, if I am recycling soil from pots with roots, I generally leave around 6 weeks for the enzymes to get busy in there. You'll generally see the mycos on the surface of the soil after a few weeks (sometimes less) I guess it depends on the environment they are in as well.Hi mate I noticed somewhere on here that you amend your own soil so I have quick question if you don't mind after mixing how long do you usally leave it before use thanks in advance
Ok mate thanks The soil isn't in that bad a shape and ive removed all the roots that I can see Ive also added some coco that I had lieing around.im off to the garden centre on the weekend to buy the other amendments then basically do I just mix it thorough once a week and do you water the mix while waiting ? Sorry for allHi Dude, depends on the state of the soil. However, if I am recycling soil from pots with roots, I generally leave around 6 weeks for the enzymes to get busy in there. You'll generally see the mycos on the surface of the soil after a few weeks (sometimes less) I guess it depends on the environment they are in as well.
Thanks man but I'm trying to make it for my next cycle in a few weeks So theres no real rush but I do need to Read up on top dressing as I know fuck all about itStraight away
Thanks man all taken onboard im going to start makeing my first batch on the weekend I'll keep you posted with how it goes.I normally just leave the roots in there lad. If you get some sort of enzyme (composter) this will break them down and provide additional food for the plants. If recycling I would def leave it for around 6 weeks. If you are adding to a soil then I have used immediately, but I tend to use it as a base in a new pot when up potting. So have a layer of the amended soil, then add the plant that needs potted up, and dress the top.
I also compost as well so I will generally mix the amended soil into the compost and leave in a closed bin (or you could use a tarp as you would in a compost heap). I don't water unless the recycled soil has come from really dried out pots, and then only at the start.
If you can get a hold of some (which I know Jig has got some) Diatomacious Earth then add this into the soil as well. Great for critters, and also has all the micro elements a plant needs (you can buy plant based DE).
I'll take some pics of the boxes of n.p.k and mg I add to the soil when I get a minute. Have fun and make sure not to put your back outThanks man all taken onboard im going to start makeing my first batch on the weekend I'll keep you posted with how it goes.