Yeah I have the mix in a bin right now. Still got a few weeks before I need the soil for my finishing pots so I assume they might be even dead by then. A colleague said he lets them establish themselves beforehand and has never had a pest problem.. I’m optimistic
Would you dig a little pocket put them there then cover it up? Or will they just dig on there own. Don’t want them getting out of the mixing container lol
For those unfamiliar:
Fort Vee Vermont Compst ingredients: “Blended from manure compost; sphagnum peat moss; crushed, washed screened granite/basalt blend; coconut coir; vermiculite; gypsum; blood meal; kelp; bone meal.”
nectar of the gods #8 ingredients: “A variation on Nectar’s Blend #4...
I’m hoping after rove beetles have done their due diligence there will be no larvae or pest left to worry about.. I’m not so sure that will be the case but I hope. Lady bugs for back up. Any other recommendations? Recommended IPM sprays? Thanks
thank you for the reply.. I intend to use some organic sprays i.e. trifecta.. I should’ve mentioned it.. I’m pretty much using the lady bugs as a preventative measure.. IMO I feel like if there isn’t a food source they just die off, so it can’t hurt
I’m currently using 70% Vermont compost fort vee to 30% nectar of the gods #8. I have the dragonfly earth medicine radiant green super brew blend I plant to feed my plants throughout. I plan to use rove beetles and let them establish themselves in my soil prior to use, lady bugs during along...
I just harvested my plants in a bedroom with grow tents inside. I’m going to be using a tent to dry my plants. I’m wondering if I should leave the dehumidifier inside OR outside of the tent? Im worried inside it might dry everything out to quick at 60%, but I’m also worried keeping it outside...
I noticed these little brownish yellow spots on multiple of my plants today. Started from seed about 2 weeks ago, Ocean Forest and Happy Frog mix. Under HLG 100 using BioCanna Vega and Rhizotonic and following their personalized feeding. PH water after bytes around 6.3-6.5. I’ve had temps at...