Recycled Organic Living Soil (ROLS) and No Till Thread
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headtreep
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I noticed you got some micro clover. I was going to do the living mulch thing and decided against until I get my blumats setup. I don't need complications.
uromastyx
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One of their pamphlets said that its chlorophyta and cyanophyta.
Here's one of the descriptions I have found:
This blue-green algae becomes a tiny cover crop when sprayed onto soil. Apply on lawns, gardens, flowers or shrub beds. Without competing with other plants, it increases organic matter, reduces soil compaction, increases water retention, soil aeration and improves nutrient mobility. Also, the readily available Nitrogen stored in the algae's cells is slowly released into the soil at a rate of 0.5-1 lb/1,000 sq ft, per application. Apply monthly during the growing season. 1 Tbs mixed with water is enough for 1,000 sq ft; 8 oz covers 15,000 sq ft. Plan to use within a few months of purchase.
Just ordered some, we will see if I notice any difference.
Here's one of the descriptions I have found:
This blue-green algae becomes a tiny cover crop when sprayed onto soil. Apply on lawns, gardens, flowers or shrub beds. Without competing with other plants, it increases organic matter, reduces soil compaction, increases water retention, soil aeration and improves nutrient mobility. Also, the readily available Nitrogen stored in the algae's cells is slowly released into the soil at a rate of 0.5-1 lb/1,000 sq ft, per application. Apply monthly during the growing season. 1 Tbs mixed with water is enough for 1,000 sq ft; 8 oz covers 15,000 sq ft. Plan to use within a few months of purchase.
Just ordered some, we will see if I notice any difference.
sullivan666
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Been following this awesome thread but haven't posted yet. I've been foliar feeding with aloe and agsil and its great...wish I had been doing it my whole cycle...anyway, how do you crush your aloe leaves? I've just been skinning them and mashing the gel but its kind of a pain to get it to a liquid versus a gel. Im considering throwing the gel in a blender...Im bummed because I made quite a bit over the weekend and stored most of it, only to find out its really no good after 20 minutes lol...tossed it in the compost pile.
Also, I found some nettles powder at the local herb shop...I've been adding it to my teas but am considering foliar too...because its in powder form, should I still let it soak for 24 hours or can I just add a bit and go?
Also, I found some nettles powder at the local herb shop...I've been adding it to my teas but am considering foliar too...because its in powder form, should I still let it soak for 24 hours or can I just add a bit and go?
Stoned Drifter
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guess which one i used the aloe and coco.
SpicySativa
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Yeah... Be careful buying aloe. I just got duped the other day. Went to a "Natural Grocery" store and saw a bottle of "RealAloe". The front of the label said "100% organically grown in the US". Sweet I'll take it... Then I got home and read the seriously minute print that I didn't even notice existed when I bought it... Sodium benzoate... Thought for a minute about just drinking it (what it's made for), but I don't really want sodium benzoate in me any more than I want it on my plants... Waste of $8...
Rising Moon
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Yeah Cann!
Rocking it.
Cant wait to see your clover carpet
Rocking it.
Cant wait to see your clover carpet
Rising Moon
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"Organic Soil Builder This blue-green algae becomes a tiny cover crop when sprayed onto soil. Apply on lawns, gardens, flowers or shrub beds. Without competing with other plants, it increases organic matter, reduces soil compaction, increases water retention, soil aeration and improves nutrient mobility. Also, the readily available Nitrogen stored in the algae's cells is slowly released into the soil at a rate of 0.5-1 lb/1,000 sq ft, per application."
http://www.groworganic.com/microp-8-oz.html
headtreep
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Who's gonna guinea pig this one? I'm curious!
Example of organic health.
Blue Santa- Santa maria plank cut X esko Blueberry
SpliffAndMyLady
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Nice headtreep.
Cann
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snapped a top off one of my Flav plants a few days ago while attempting to LST/supercrop/do anything to make it stop growing into the lights lol. Hoping it doesn't affect her too much..she's only about day 20 flower. it was one of about 8 tops that are all at the same height. damn ROLS pots making my plants explode vertically! I don't even want to know what is going to happen when I flip these BOxNL5/Haze ladies...or the TOxBMR.
BeaverHuntr
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NIce thread! I'm back from vacation!!