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Many thanks - I have not used anything yet ever, although it is my first ever dabble in soil and living soil nothing has been added yet.I mean in reality the only real way to tell what is there is a soil test takes time and money and that is prohibitive. My thoughts are something has to be retained how much and what is another story. What are you amending with? Dry amendments?
For an example here is what I would do in your situation and you can take it for what it is worth.
If I had this happen in a ten gallon and I feared I washed out all my nutrients and biology. I would top dress maybe three quarters my normal re amendment amount (or half depending on how comfortable you are with it). I typically use about 4 cups per ten gallon of BAS nutrient blend. So for this I would go with 3 cups kind of work in the top layer and then cover with 1/2 cup bokashi and then cover with worm castings. Every time I reamend I always use Bokashi and castings.
If you think that is two much go with half your normal amount. Long as you are comfortable amending and knowing the signs its not that big a deal. I just wouldn't go full bore because something is retained how much you will probably not know.
I would also hit in with some beneficials if you use them root inoculants, mykos, LAB whatever you use.
It may seem bad now but you will learn a lot making it through this.
You could also make the case for going half then reamending at the start and middle of flower. I just would not overdue it as once its in your not getting it back out. You do not want to overfeed for that reason.
There might be a more scientific answer out there but that is not my thing.
Take notes and monitor the response to what you did it will make you a better grower in the long run.
it is only the 39ltr pot that was drenched - I do have some Ecothrive charge and Ecothrive Biosys. The soil has never been used before. I will have to look at the root inoculate you mentioned as well.
After the incident, I went to my go to bottle of Remo Velokelp and made a foliar and this morning they have all perked up a little.
as you say it is 100% learning curve - I have been growing for over 20years - started on NFT, moved to Wilma’s and have never changed that, so this is all so daunting
tha is again for your help - much appreciated
Z