application of oregonism xl (beneficials) question

hey, i picked up a container of Roots Organic's Oregonism XL (beneficial bacteria) and i was wondering if i should follow the directions on the package. (2 tbsp/ gal of medium) i believe i would use the whole $46 package between 2 plants in 7 gallon, is this correct or should i use less than it says?

thanks for yours help riu.

I dont know if this has already been answered or not.. I use the product and love it! I honestly havent really paid much attention and im not having any problems.. I just sprinkle the piss out of it! lol

epoo said:

I dont know if this has already been answered or not.. I use the product and love it! I honestly havent really paid much attention and im not having any problems.. I just sprinkle the piss out of it! lol

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no, i never got or found an answer on this. it sure uses a lot though.. i easily would have used the whole container on my one grow with two plants. (7 gallon)

do you like it at all? u think you got any decent results?

epoo said:

do you like it at all? u think you got any decent results?

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yea, i really would recommend this product after this first use. i haven't done a controlled experiment, but i do believe it helped my yield extremely. example, of 30 gallons of soil i yielded 3.5 ounces, with this product in 14 gallons of soil, i yielded > 5 ounces. the roots were way more and way fatter with this product that previously without.

$46? At those application rates? WOW!!!!!!

You might want to check out MycoGrow Soluble from Fungi Perfecti, www.fungi.com

1oz cost $6+$1.50 shipping and will make 12 gallons of solution, enough for 150-250 plants.

This company has been around since the mid 1980's and more than a few of the newer 'elite' nute company's simply buy their stuff, re-package it, then sell it for big $$$$$

$46 or $8 .... Let me think about that.

Wet

I would suggest using Great White. I used Oregonism for just one grow because you have to use so damn much of it. I went through an entire container with just one watering. With the Great White, which has more stuff in it anyway, you only have to use 1 small scoop for 2 gallons of solution. I use 3gallon pots, and following the directions you only use like 16 or 32oz of the solution. My $35 container of Great White lasts me like 4 grows watering 30 plants in 3gal pots using the stuff every 2 weeks. So this means its barely costing me like $8 a grow.

and none of you had THIS happen to your plants from that crap??
I was ready to start budding 7 plants, it KILLED them all and overnight!!!
One silvery lining, I only paid 19.99 for a 4 ounce pouch, and I only used 1/2..or less what the pkg said to..but it killed all my meds and set me back over 2 months.
I may have gotten a bad batch, am going to send it in for testing, but I sure wouldn't trust this stuff!!
BEFORE AND AFTERS

oopws...guess this is an old thread long forgotten, didn't realize this stuff has been around that long..

As I did when I first use Orgenism XL..you are reading the aplication rate wrong. You have to make the solution at the recommended rate and THEN apply the solution at a rate of 2 tbsp/gal....stuff is great and last long when it is mixed right.

jacbpdx said:

As I did when I first use Orgenism XL..you are reading the aplication rate wrong. You have to make the solution at the recommended rate and THEN apply the solution at a rate of 2 tbsp/gal....stuff is great and last long when it is mixed right.

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Yeah, following the directions usually provides the best results doesn't it?

Wet

Looks like there was too much food in the soil that was not yet broken down and/or you added WAY too much oregonism xl, or both. I use 2x recommended dose and get great results, but if you have an upcoming nute burn on some smallers plants benefecial bacterias can break down the food a little faster than the plants can use them in some cases.

http://www.aurorainnovations.org/oregonism-xl.html

APPLICATION RATE
Seedlings and Cuttings
During transplanting, sprinkle 1/2 tsp directly on roots.

Container Gardening / Top Scratch
Add 1/2 tsp (2 ml) per 1 gallon of soil.
Add 1 tsp (5 ml) per 5 gallons of soil.
Add 2 tsp (10 ml) per 10 gallons of soil.

Liquid Application
Add 1 - 2 tsp (5 - 10 ml) per gallon. Mix up to 24 hours and water in direct.