Carbons No-Till Try Out

[itchybromusic]

cool stuff carb

that's quite a shopping list you've amended with there 

 

i'd agree with the 90% but also swing the other way & say under watering can cause issues as well

different issues from over watering but microbiol issues nonetheless

 

under water & you loose the growing & protecting power of beneficial microbes 

over water & you set a whole other set of microbes into motion mostly not beneficial 

 

hand watering is a tricky business with ever changing outdoor conditions 

[SOOTY]

That be some fine arse looking soil, carbcon [emoji8]

[Carbcon]

Thanks guys,

 

A bit from here, a bit from there.

3 types of Neem mixed together, 3 different kelps, 2 types of crustacean, all split in the appropriate ratio, stayed around 1 cup per 60

 

I have had it in my head that I didn't like how coarse the Scoria I was using.

Bought some recently and it's lovely, good mix of stones from biggest to smallest.

 

I had wanted to do a hot one. I hope it's balanced. Or will be, either way, I will have something to plant into if not canna.

 

So I wanted to amend the last batch as I think the Scoria has too many bigger stones, I got a clean bag for that mix I reckon so not many fines.

 

Been in storage a few months.

Mixed in 6 cups bokashi and 6 cups rice hulls.

 

This soil is what the Buckwheat is in.

8l airport.

Germinated straight into it when mixed.

 

It's Coots but with coconut, seabird guano and extra alfalfa. Lime is up to match.

I reckon this is perfect auto soil now. Reckon may be ok for photos now too.

 

Lots of new bees in garden.

I read buckwheat supports the most honey production.

[Carbcon]

Just chucked another packet of nettle seed in to try to fill these pots a week or so ago.

 

Tough weather for seedlings but will try to look after these a bit better.

 

Pretty plants!

 

Urtica Dioca Stinging Nettle

 

Yeah, that's Coco..........mainly

[itchybromusic]

like checking out your exploits bro

 

don't forget bout those minerals 

in general nutrient density comes from having all those minerals / rock dust available 

 

also if you use aloe to moisten a new mix it'll help to stay wetter a bit longer & root promoting along the way 

[Carbcon]

like checking out your exploits bro

 

don't forget bout those minerals 

in general nutrient density comes from having all those minerals / rock dust available 

 

also if you use aloe to moisten a new mix it'll help to stay wetter a bit longer & root promoting along the way

 

Your words were ringing in my head when I chucked in 8 cups of Azomite.

 

I will see how it goes, turn it more than I usually do. if I have to cut it with peat down the road, that's cool.

 

I'm liking the Scoria and rice hulls mix.

Bokashi has hulls in it too.

[itchybromusic]

how's my eye sight going ay , didn't even see the azomite listed 

 

just keep in mind for long term soil no till re use

the rice hulls will break down at some point so choose hulls to scoria amounts carefully i reckon 

 

i've play around with 20 to 25% hulls to scoria for aeration in a soil mix 

but also having new roots growing all the time will also help aerate a pot / bed 

[Inthewoods]

Awesome stuff Carbcon. Can I ask where you get your rice hulls? Mine have pretty much broken down so I need a good sized bag. Last lot I got on ebay but they no longer listed. Love the rice hulls.

 

This time around I didn't have enough in my mix but I'm growing purslane all around the plants now, not letting them get too big and re rooting little pieces. Grows and roots faster than anything else I've tried and it seems to help, also been using heaps of aloe freshly squeezed.

My GG Allin has exploded!

 

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[Carbcon]

First proper clone success in calling this.

Have another 2 waiting to see roots but the containers are bigger than I liked.

 

Took 2x LSD that died and from 6 Gsc cuttings, looks like 3 will make it.

 

Day 17

 

Having a beer!

[Carbcon]

Barneys LSD stretching nicely. This and the Yantra ak47x ww in same soil and flipped bout a foot.

Nice pistil formation, smaller plant in smaller pot jus doing their thing faster?

 

They seem happy despite some spider mites that ain't bad but will require watching. Have had some issues with exposure to open environment.

Did a big defol a few days ago, wiped down other leaves.

 

I should be able to outrun them.

 

LSD first pic, Yantra 2nd pic and a side by side.

 

I like these plants. Been good from the start.

 

Edit, didn't defol these plants, did the ones further along.

Edited February 26, 2019 by Carbcon