peat moss

  1. A

    Should I use Peat Moss in substrate?

    Hey, I've watched a lot of "how to make a substrate for mushroom growing" videos, and I see all YouTubers use Coco Coir with Gypsum and Vermiculite. I have Coco Coir and a lot of PeatMoss in my house, What is the best option to use? Is there a mix of Coco and PeatMoss for better results? or...
  2. MAGpie81

    Please stop using peat products

    https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-peatland-ecosystem-the-planet-s-most-efficient-natural-carbon-sink.html
  3. Medi-Farmer

    I call it “Black Pineapple”.

    Self breed crossing Pineapple Express w/ Black Mamba by reversing a female P.X with femal B.M. 2 months old & just flipped to 12/12. One having lockout issues I need to address otherwise robust plants. Dr. Earth & liquid kelp turned out to be quite salty & combined with not consistently watering...
  4. A

    I dont know why this is happening! Help!

    Hi everyone, I have been growing for many years but have always grown in soil. This is the first year I have changed to peat moss. The peat moss I got started with a pH of 5,5 but has since risen to about 7,1. All my plants are looking absolutely shocking. Some seem to have nutrient...
  5. Armyofsprout

    Help asap! Low PH peat moss. How to fix?

    I already added dolomite to the soil but that takes time. Soil ph is around 4.7-5.5. Added about 1/3. Cup of dolomite per 5 gallons. Might add another 1/3 cup this week. I need something more fast acting tho. The plants seem to be entirely healthy, just underdeveloped. I dry amended down to...
  6. Armyofsprout

    New peat moss grow

    Ok guys. I started a new grow about 3 weeks ago. Due to the riots all the store had left was pure peat moss -_- . I never worked with pure peat moss before but i was like screw it im up for a challenge. Filled some starter pots with some peat moss mixed with some perlite and a little ewc. I ran...
  7. Armyofsprout

    What PH should I be at when watering?

    I’m using a blend of Roots Formula 707 and Promix with added perlite and amendments. What PH should I be watering at? I know formula 707 is mainly peat moss mixed with some coco and I think promix is all peat moss. I was watering at 5.9-6.0 but I know that’s for coco. Should I be watering at a...
  8. Z

    Is this the right Pro mix?

    Hey guys I just bought this pro mix pack https://www.promixgardening.com/en-us/product/detail/promix-premium-moisture-potting-mix I wanted to know if this will work well for my grows. Im currently in the middle of the grow and will be transplanting from 2 to 5 gallon soon. Is this good enough...
  9. SaHt420

    Organic Black Gold Potting soil

    Is this stuff any good read good things about it for regular plant but what about mj? https://www.walmart.com/ip/Black-Gold-1402040-16-QT-U-16-Quart-All-Organic-Potting-Soil/24774077 Or would this be a better option for organic soil...
  10. Thebanktella

    Soil mix

    can i just use perlite , coco peat and castings split 3 ways as a mix ? Or must I have compost ? Cors i feel as tho the castings could be the compost
  11. Onceawolinhumboldt

    What medium should i use?

    i keep reading crazy stories about one plant producing over 3lbs dried being grown in 100% perlite. Im using a small space so i am looking for a medium that would be best suited for a high heat high humidity compact space.
  12. C

    Adjusting soil ph after planting

    I started my clones in fox farm happy frog potting soil with peat moss and perlite. I recently learned peat is acidic. I started flowering yesterday, and they've been under 24 hours of light in red solo cups, 6 days in their final home, 2 gallon containers. It's basic potting soil from the...
  13. AnimalMother1974

    Soil transformation test

    I have abut 4 gallons of Miracle Grow potting mix that has been feed with MG nutes. NOW, if I understand correctly, this salty synthetic mix can be composted until it becomes organic? The mix breaks down and the salt is no longer an issue? I added in 1/2 a large watermelon rine 5 egg shells 5...
  14. O

    Day 1: First ever grow, long time inhaler. Here is my master plan.

    Seeds (TSSC) 2x Auto & Feminized Skunk #1 (link) 2x Auto #1 Feminized (link) 2x random feminized seeds free with that order (link) Materials bought or salvaged from my garage so far 4x 2700k 23w (100w equiv) CFLs (link) 6x Light bulb socket to regular plug adapters (link) 2x Y-shaped light...
  15. F

    Is This Potting Mix Ok?

    I am using a potting mix from a local garden center which is called "special substrate" w/ a bigass picture of a Cannabis plant on the bag. The mixture is very airy & spongy and otherwise feels and looks great, pretty much such as Cannaterra Pro or similar more expensive special mixes. It's a...
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