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I'll have to check on my mixes on the peat content.yes I am .... dang I see that now it has 5% biochar so I learn everydayjusta not be but I check my order and yes and yes .... thanks .....
hey @WildBill - check it out my soil has 5% biochar - buildasoil incorporated into - soil is very peat like and seems to work well.
Is that 5% of volume or weight on the biochar??
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yes I am .... dang I see that now it has 5% biochar so I learn everyday
hey @WildBill - check it out my soil has 5% biochar - buildasoil incorporated into - soil is very peat like and seems to work well.
Haha! I'd say its working well!!
Nice pics man! Very interesting! Quite extensive root structure! Thanks!
That tells me what I think I want to do after my current grow and after my first EB grow. I know my first EB grow will be with fresh media I'm cooking now with out of the bag media to go in the wicking areas and probably in my planting area. I know you're transplanting because of the tap root and I may do that on my second run, but just like to direct plant. Maybe it's just a holdover from regular gardening with root bind from waiting for the weather to be conducive to planting.
I think I'll try to recover my worms wetting and feeding on one end and then bust up the medial, re-amend selectively and let it cook. I'll look at the consistency and wicking ability and add bagged media if needed. I just would hate to lose all that great nutrients readily available left over.
Good Stuff man and thanks! I know you posted that for me and others that may be considering this grow method.
That tells me what I think I want to do after my current grow and after my first EB grow. I know my first EB grow will be with fresh media I'm cooking now with out of the bag media to go in the wicking areas and probably in my planting area. I know you're transplanting because of the tap root and I may do that on my second run, but just like to direct plant. Maybe it's just a holdover from regular gardening with root bind from waiting for the weather to be conducive to planting.
I think I'll try to recover my worms wetting and feeding on one end and then bust up the medial, re-amend selectively and let it cook. I'll look at the consistency and wicking ability and add bagged media if needed. I just would hate to lose all that great nutrients readily available left over.
Good Stuff man and thanks! I know you posted that for me and others that may be considering this grow method.
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Direct Plant for sure works - I would recommend a lighter starter mix Soil hole as I believe you mentioned ...... after you’ve had success you can always experiment and try to “make more better“ as having success will breed more success .....
I’ve done both ways ..... transplant seems to work better for me but I haven’t done a controlled test to confirm .....
Those couple larger roots some are seeing, I believe, are the Crown roots that are formed after Transplant - the main tap root does not happen with RootMaker Pots even with vegetables or flowers ...... Rootmaker originally we’re. Designed for trees but they work wonderful with almost any plant, providing it isn’t a root crop ......
This is from rootmakers site:
RootMaker® containers, including RMII-32 propagation trays work on annuals, perennials, vegetables, etc. just as they do on woody plants. The more the root system is forced to branch the more the nutrient absorptive surface is increased, which in turn increases growth and overall plant health. Interestingly this has also increased both flower production and fruit production for same reason – more roots. Typically, plants grown in smooth round containers are taller and more slender and have fewer branches and flowers compared to those grown in RootMaker® containers.
https://rootmaker.com/knowledge-centered
rootmaker forces root system to branch out ..... earthbox is very shallow / rectangular ..... Stoner Science, said yes they do!
As I explored my options for growing weed I studied and discovered SIP containers and the Earthbox + BAS or KIS Soil + RootMaker would = Great Plants ..... Add in my since Carter Days outdoor vegetable / flower experience and my limited weed experience I joined AFN and here we are today ..... refining and learning ...... whatever we do we have to keep in mind, growing is one big experiment ......
Heres a couple pics - one showing the killer root system rootmakers produce and second pic is some bud porn - 10 gallon LOS with cover crop - darn good looking girls and I love the cover crop, brings class to the setting ..... one thing of note @WildBill - notice Pot on right with moisture meter at 7 o’clock - worms even when moisture is about as dialed in as you can get - lost 1/2 worm population when I took pot apart but in Earthbox, they multiply .... just a side note WildBill - think you were commenting about worms decreasing in cloth pots?
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For those so inclined to build your own for the outdoors - SIP and Greenhouse in one and a scrog as well ..... lots of pics - lots of ideas .....
@WildBill this should get you thinking .....
albopepper.com
@WildBill this should get you thinking .....
How to Build an Elevated Grow Box: A Large, Self-Watering, Raised SIP or Sub-Irrigated Planter -AlboPepper.com
This elevated grow box is a large, self-watering, raised SIP or Sub-Irrigated Planter for your urban garden. The water reservoir allows you to grow huge vegetables!
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15 gal for sure better than 10 and the smaller you go the harder it is maintain ..... Even between the two EB - Original does better than Junior but Junior is no slouch - it holds about 7.5 gallons plus topping and Junior for sure outgrows 10 gallon fabric .....
I was on EB site no red covers for original but junior Red available.
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