microbe additives for soil

[dagshet]

has anyone tried the additives for bacteria and fungi to the soil? its suppose to promote growth and nutrient uptake. ive just added it to my growing mamas. can anyone let me know how it went for them?


thanks

[texas grass]

adding beneficial microheards is alittle different than using nutes. they are a great addition to gardening/anything living.
they help promote nutrient uptake
they help promote healthy immune systems and also fight bad mocroheards.
they trade nutrients for plant extrudes(simple sugars). in doing this the plant gets to eat already mushed up/broke down food(doesnt use up as much energy to eat)
and many other things depending on what exactly is used

[the image reaper]

making a 'tea' from earthworm castings is one of the best methods out there :thumbsup:

[bigtymer930]

There is a place called Blue mountain organics on ebay, 6 dollars a bottle, Super Plant Tonic works great really dark green growth, I love it and will use it from now on.

[stinkyattic]

Nutrients and mycos are not the same.
Mycos are best used with organic ferts to get the most benefit from both.
When mixing your media, wear a dust mask! Mycos up the nose = nasty sinus infection... don't ask how I know.

[DTRave420]

I've often thought about going completely organic,using pure-blend and brewing organic teas...
However,I always get this nagging whisper that says,"WHAT DO I DO WITH ALL THESE FKN NUTES"!!!,lol...

[biocycle]

When you say "additives" what do you mean? Are you adding aerated compost teas or extracts? EM? "Bugs in a bottle"?

There are a variety of ways (some better than others) of adding microbial activity and bio-mass to you soil. It's important to know the differences, and what you're looking to accomplish.

For increased nutrient cycling, aerated compost teas are your best bet, though they need to be made correctly (you can't just throw some ingredients in a bucket with an air stone and cross your fingers).

[the image reaper]

go with earthworm castings tea, or simply buy Fox Farms 'Grow Big' :thumbsup:

[mainegrown]

sounds rough stinky..
and just find a soil with them already in it.. ProMix for example.. :cool:

~MG a.k.a. le Maine développé

[the image reaper]

go with earthworm castings tea, or simply buy Fox Farms 'Grow Big' :thumbsup:

I mistakenly said 'Grow Big', I meant to say Fox Farms' 'Big Bloom', sorry about the error ... :wtf:

[dagshet]

Been awhile since I looked at this thread. When I first posted about adding beneficial bacteria and fungus I was starting of what I wanted to be an organic grow.

Since then I've learned more about "mike"

The Benefits of Mycorrhizal Fungi (http://www.cleanairgardening.com/mycorrhizal.html)

The product I first used was aurora innovations oregonismXL.

Now I've learned about the balance between bacteria and fungus in soil and teas. Mike can be introduced with like the product stated before but bacteria i believe is best introduced with a good EWC tea w/ some molasses.

I'm going to start a new grow soon, thinking organic soil vs organic coco.

[Rusty Trichome]

I don't hang much in the Organics forum, but I do remember being told that most potting mixes already have beneficial bacteria, and the idea is to keep them alive and healthy. No need for additional beneficials, if you are caring for those already there.

Be very wary of marketing tactics. Especially in the marketed organics world where blind faith is freaky-rampant. They are trying to convince you of the need for thier miracle crap. Just like Superthrive, vitamin B, transplanting shock liquids...all garbage. And use care with organic teas...they are a great place to breed e-coli and the like.