Been thinking if switching soils...

[Rusty Trichome]

Am curious which is a better choice:
A) Dr. Q's Filthy Rich all-natural organic potting soil. (fine-screened...very 'muddy' especially after flushing) Specially formulated to grow and maintain all kinds of plants. It consists of Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, screened worm castings, compost and forest humus blended with bone meal, feather meal, kelp and organic lime. Perlite is added to insure pore spacing and just the right drainage. It's dark, earthy-smelling and rich!

B)Paydirt (not as finely screened, would need perlite) Specially formulated to see plants through the difficult transition to poor soils and build a foundation for vigorous, healthy growth. It is a superior blend of aged forest humus, mushroom compost, fully composted fir bark and peat moss. Paydirt contains NO sewer sludge, green waste, construction filler, sawdust or contaminants! It is 100% organic and safe for all plantings including fruits and vegetables. It helps neutralize alkaline soils with its pH of 6.0 to 6.5 and gets plants off to a great start. We believe Paydirt is the best planter mix and mulch on the market today!

Been using soil 'A' for quite a few years, but am curious if a switch to soil 'B' may be better suited for cannabis.
-or-
a combination of both, perhaps?

Going to nursery today, so thought I'd ask here, first.

Thanks, all.

Rusty Trichome Reviewed by Rusty Trichome on 02-16-2008. Been thinking if switching soils... Am curious which is a better choice: A) Dr. Q's Filthy Rich all-natural organic potting soil. (fine-screened...very 'muddy' especially after flushing) Specially formulated to grow and maintain all kinds of plants. It consists of Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, screened worm castings, compost and forest humus blended with bone meal, feather meal, kelp and organic lime. Perlite is added to insure pore spacing and just the right drainage. It's dark, earthy-smelling and rich! B)Paydirt (not as Rating: 5

[Rusty Trichome]

No comments at all?
Oh well...Doing a side-by-side. 50-50 mix, and my normal run with Filthy Rich. If I remember, I'll post the results.
Thanks anyway.

[stinkyattic]

You don't need something to neutralize alkaline soils... hm. sounds like that was designed for outdoor use as an amendment or top-dressing. The one with all the meals in it sounds crazy-hot. You may well end up flushing... PERLITE...
I'd add more perlite to both of those. I like 'forest humus' but the peat content of both is kinda like corn in dog food- a filler that can cause nutrition problems.

[Rusty Trichome]

Thanks for the reply, Stinky.

Been using the Filthy Rich for around 3 years, now. Makes it a bit tricky transplanting just before putting into flower, and even more tricky starting clones and seeds. Even after thorough flushing.(success varies tremendously)
Am trying a mix of the two, to see if clones are more receptive. I've always had to add perlite, as the Filthy Rich has a tendency to get muddy and compact, but comes thru with great results.
Around here, a 1 cubic foot bag of seed starter goes for 8.99. (ouch) Bales of peat go for 39.99, but dry out way too quickly, leaving it too brittle for my tastes.
<sigh> I hate farting with my materials, but will possibly be forced to suck it up andd go with a bale. Any ideas on how to keep a bale moist for 9 months or so, without causing mold or fungus?

[stinkyattic]

Rather than a bale of peat, get a bale of promix, which is essentially peat that has had the pH and drainage improved with the addition of, resp[ectively, lime and perlite. Peat has antiseptic properties and should not get weird on ya in storage. Addition of some myco-stim might not be a bad idea though; inoculating it with GOOD soil fungi is good for your plants anyway. But I have never tried to store peat or promix over long periods of time so I'm not sure.

[zoott]

Whats a good outdoor mix stinky? Something i can get at local agway. Im gonna dig a whole and add new soil to it.

[stinkyattic]

lucky you, Agway pwns. Store brand manure with humus. You need ot add lightener. Outdoors, vermiculite is harder to spot than perlite. They sell bulk v-lite there too. My local Agway are pissing me off lately. They have the shit in stock, but won't go out back and uncover it! I did however convince them to sell me a CASE of jiffypots last week though... haha