Small batch soil mix

barefoot and stoned

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I'm getting ready to start my second grow and was wondering if I could get any advice on how to make a small batch, enough to fill 2 5 gallon pots, of organic soil using products I can get at basic places like wal mart or lowes/ home depot. I don't need a "super soil", just something that a beginner can mix up and get a decent grasp of how to grow organic.
 

Smthng2Do

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Think no matter what, your gonna end up with more than 10 gallons worth of stuff. May want to search around for soiless recipes. My recipe is nearly 50 gallons & is stored on garbage containers, watered and turned until it's time to make a new mix. I use Sunshine #4, worm castings, blood meal, green sand, kelp meal & some other odds and ends. It's all about getting the amounts right. Don't want to make it too hot. Experimentation is the only thing that worked for me. Sorry, wish I could give you a better idea. Other option is to just go get a bad of soil & go for it. Foxfarms products are great.
 

barefoot and stoned

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I guess that's what i'm gonna have to do I don't have the room to store that much mix so i guess i'll be making a trip to Little Rock to the hydro store for FF. I enjoy making my own stuff from scratch but it'll have to wait a while I guess.
 
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