Info on Compost Teas

MistaRasta

MistaRasta

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Chunky Stool said:
Crap, I use both of those!
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No worries brotha. Aluminum only becomes available when the ph drops below 5. Being cannabis cant operate under these conditions in soil theres no need to worry. Not to mention, behind oxygen and silicon, aluminum is the 3rd most abundant element in the earth's crust making up 8.25% of it.

As far as Rock Phosphate goes, Roy is right, to an extent. The phosphate mined out of FL seems to have more uranium content than its counterparts out of Tennessee and South Carolina. This is the most commercially sold Rock Phosphate on the market.. If you like the results youre getting from rock phosphate id use Tennessee rock phosphate.
 
thepaintedchef

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This is the most up to date recipe he's put out. To be honest the original core group of nerds that I was part of have went their own ways. A few of us stay in touch. I personally don't use ss or make my own soil due to space. I've been away from growing for a few years due to life's crazy journey. I still an close with the guys I clicked with most and it blows my mind to think how good of friends I am with some pretty big badasses in the community. Still have lots of love and respect for subcool and always will. He gave us the moniker weednerds we all still hold close. Things happen. Now that I'm back im playng catch up on tea knowledge and I thank you guys for helping me with the info in this thread. Stay dank

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Rasta Roy

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thepaintedchef said:
This is the most up to date recipe he's put out. To be honest the original core group of nerds that I was part of have went their own ways. A few of us stay in touch. I personally don't use ss or make my own soil due to space. I've been away from growing for a few years due to life's crazy journey. I still an close with the guys I clicked with most and it blows my mind to think how good of friends I am with some pretty big badasses in the community. Still have lots of love and respect for subcool and always will. He gave us the moniker weednerds we all still hold close. Things happen. Now that I'm back im playng catch up on tea knowledge and I thank you guys for helping me with the info in this thread. Stay dank

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If you know subcool tell him to get his shit together and stop layering his soil and stop telling others too! We're tired of explaining to people that they shouldn't lol.
 
testiclees

testiclees

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Really shouldn't take anyone's advice on compost teas unless they are validating their claims with a microscope.

So many stoner biologists and alchemists have ZERO FUCKING CLUE what is happening biologically but proudly hold forth on compost tea recipes. Unless you have checked and identified what is alive with a scope you should keep your pie hole shut.
 
thepaintedchef

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Why do you think we broke off from them. Wasn't just Jill talking shit about home grown natural wonders. He is set in his ways and it takes a lot to say his opinion. I've only ever had a few conversations with the man and it's been about four years. To each their own I'd have to day. Like I said I've been away for some time.

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thepaintedchef

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I won't argue which is the latest I do know that sent it to mendo dope about six weeks ago and they sent it to me.

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thepaintedchef

thepaintedchef

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Well said greasemonkey. It's hard not to put people on a pedestal when they are In the limelight but what I found is do what works for you. Knowledge is out here for is to Learn from but none of it is the end all be all

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unwine99

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thepaintedchef said:
what I found is do what works for you. Knowledge is out here for is to Learn from but none of it is the end all be all
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Well said.

The organics section here is a great little bubble of information -- but also very tribal. And as is common with many tribes, there's quite a bit of haughtiness and circle jerking, a defense mechanism for protecting tribal methodology from dissention and outside influence. Shitting on people who think or do things differently than you -- It's human (ape) nature 101. Still doesn't make it any less annoying when you come across it.

Anyway, there's nothing wrong with those ingredients. They may not suit some folks but that doesn't make them subpar. And don't get me wrong, I love the ease of throwing a plant in a big ass pot of Coot's mix but layering and spiking aren't without merit either. The ability to grow in organic soil from start to finish in a 1-2 gallon pot is one of the advantages. I'm sure there are quite a few more. There are just far too many styles and situations in growing to rule shit out so dexterously.
 
thepaintedchef

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If ss didn't work it wouldnt be such a hot topic all these years later. It's a good start but you must always progress and keep up with what's new and better.

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Lilwatt

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dumb question can i brew rabbit pellets for my plants its got a lot of alfalfa in it an jus add molasses to the brew
 
Rasta Roy

Rasta Roy

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Tyleb173rd said:
This is the latest recipe.....View attachment 3722241

Should mycos be added near the root zone?
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Mycos should be added to the root zone during transplant...you are wasting money if you mix them in the soil mix. They can't live without direct and immediate root contact.

And while @unwine99 doesn't think there's anything subpar with those ingredients... I'm going to have to respectfully disagree when it comes to a few...

Bat Guano for example...I love guano it's great. Mixed in water, used in a Guano tea, hell, even a top dressing...it is terrible in a soil mix that is supposed to last you your whole grow. Guano is highly water soluble, you will wash it away after a few waterings.

Dolomite lime...doesn't have enough calcium and magnesium to last you your whole run...crab Shell meal works great as a pH buffer and provides the calmag you need on top of adding more nitrogen, phosphorus, and chitin.

Epsom Salts...great for adding to water and feeding your plants if you have a magnesium deficiency... Only good for throwing off your magnesium ratios in a soil mix. Bet.

Mycorrhizae... Again...never in your mix...put it in the hole you transplant in making sure it comes into direct contact with the roots.

And last but not least...why buy 14 cubic feet of expensive premium potting soil when you're making up a soil mix??? Really, what good reason is there?

One bag of roots organics potting soil is about $13-14. That's almost $150. You can hit a landscape supplier or garden store and get a bale of peat moss for $12, 4 Cubic feet of perlite for $12 to $20 (varies on the time of year), and then spend the rest of your money on high quality compost and worm castings.

Why buy some pre-made expensive Soil (whose strength varies from batch to batch) when you can make your own potting soil to amend for way cheaper? Especially when you're already doing the hard work of mixing everything up anyway??
 
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