Nutter3 Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Hi all,. I just browsed through seedsmans, latest strains, & with one of their autos , they suggested mixing 1/3 coco with soil to get the best results,, has anyone tried this with any degree of success ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MongyMan Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Is best to let it compost for a while after you mix it IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutter3 Posted June 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Is best to let it compost for a while after you mix it IMOThanks mongy,, have you tried it yourself. ?? Posted from the OZ Stoners mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MongyMan Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 yup I use coco in most soil mixes to help bulk them out a bit but as I said it's best to let the mixes compost down a bit and mature before you use the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutter3 Posted August 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Thank you M M,. I'm very fortunate to have access two black volcanic soil, which is full of goodies when tested, I mix that with a good compost that is well broken down, but I still think it needs opening up a bit, I was considering using 65 percent soil 20% compost and 15% Coco.. or there abouts,, any thoughts appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchybromusic Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 agree with mongy let it sit for a while b4 using very general rule of thumb you need a little more sulfur when using coco in a soil mix a little extra gypsum can help in that area but as mongy suggests , mixing compost & coco & leaving it to sit for a few weeks B4 use is prob all you need to do , of cause if you really wanted to get full on there would be a list of stuff you could add & do as long as your arm one of the first mixes i played with was coco & searles soil conditioner , 5 in 1 i think it was 50/50 mix might of added some perlite as well i think , used bottled nutrients back then , went ok indoors air in a mix is pretty important so adding some perlite or small scoria https://www.soilworx.com.au/shop/product/7mm-Drainage-Scoria-1?gclid=CjwKCAjwsan5BRAOEiwALzomX_5YMGVLsV7JcyZ7oMTU_CobQ4NjHcV8C2MIfbMw_v9oZrRICwflZBoCdRcQAvD_BwE would be handy i'd prefer peat rather than coco myself , might want to checkout this write up on peat vs coco https://www.kisorganics.com/blogs/news/99806785-peat-vs-coco#:~:text=Pros%20of%20Coco%20Coir%3A&text=%22Renewable%22%20resource%20%2D%20byproduct%20of,to%2030x%20it's%20own%20weight. also i think you'll find peat is cheaper when you buy a 220lt bale $45 https://nudgeeroadlandscapes.com.au/buyonline/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=330 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micmac Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 I don't mix it ,it's good to put over the top of worm castings And it's been used for indoors and then over the top of the garden beds Posted from the OZ Stoners mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutter3 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Thank you for the input, I prefer a soil mix because it is a lot easier and a lot less mucking around,.... I noticed a few grow journals from the U.S. Using 2/3 soil and a third Coco.... Years ago I was told it was a no no, I will have a go and find out for myself, thanks for your help Posted from the OZ Stoners mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MongyMan Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 I often mix coco into soil mixes at about 1/3 coco. If it's fresh coco just need to watch for nitrogen deficiency as the coco uses nitrogen as it rots down into the soil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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