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Just sharing my base and nute mixes. Descriptions after. All parts refer to volume. DO NOT USE WEIGHT.
Soil
1 part leaf mulch
1 part ewc/compost
1 part native soil
1 part bagged soil/peat moss
1-3 cups fertilizer per cu.ftDry ferts (Down to Earth)
1 part all purpose
1 part neem seed meal
1 part Phos. mix -> 5 parts fish bone meal mixed with 1 part seabird guano
2 parts kelp mealNotes on soil:
Try to avoid fresh leaf mulch less than a month old. The bagged soil/ peat moss can be pre or non fertilized (no time release) but know that this is what creates the large fertilizer margin of 1-3 cups. Bags like cocoloco, ffof, vermifire, roots etc. only need 1 cup while light warrior, sunshine, straight peat etc. can use 2-3 cups. When gathering native soil, try to get something sandy and/or red but avoid clay. Silty soil is ok but you’ll need to add some coarse Coco coir or twiggy mulch to create a 50/50 . While this mix is simple it does require a bit of experience in watering, the retention is high until the roots grow in, and when they do, expect signs of high calcium if using a prefertilized or pH buffed medium. The obvious remedy here is Epsom salts in every watering and kelp foliar at least once a week. 5 WEEK MINIMUM OF COOKING THIS MIX. Soil is done cooking when it has NO smell. After cooking and prior to use I recommend an alfalfa/mycorrhizal tea innoculation. Only extras I use is the occasional aloe or coconut flakes for foliar, and neem oil if absolutely necessary.Happy growing! Don’t forget to question or comment! I can’t possibly elaborate on all of it in one go, so lmk what you think or if something looks wonky