Roots Organics Soil Question

[SpaceOdin]

Does anyone know generally how long roots organics soil will last before I need to start adding nutes?

 

[DaveCoulier]

I dont use it, but Ive read its about as hot as Fox Farms Ocean forest, and that'll usually go for a month before needing additional nutes.

If you're using it for seedlings, Id cut it just in case its too hot for them.

 

[SpaceOdin]

I dont use it, but Ive read its about as hot as Fox Farms Ocean forest, and that'll usually go for a month before needing additional nutes.

If you're using it for seedlings, Id cut it just in case its too hot for them.

I planted some Blue Ryder in it about 2 weeks ago. The guy at the hydro store said it would last at least 3 weeks (which would be when Blue Ryder should start to flower). But I was hoping to get a better answer because he didn't seem too sure how long it would last before I need to start using nutrients.

For what its worth, he also said it wasn't as hot as Ocean Forest which is why I got it. I'm using the same containers for the whole grow so I needed something I could plant in.

Thanks for your input.

 

[jgreenbeast]

should last about 3-4 weeks, however b careful if using on fresh cuttings may burn watch closely,
I had my fair share of the dreaded soil, since have moved on to Hydro/Aero now life is so much simpler

 

[highinbreck]

I usually start just before flowering. I usually transplant into 5 gallons, give one or two waterings, then one or two with veg nutes and then flip them and start in with the flowering nutes.

 

[hoagtech]

No way. Roots organics isnt near as hot. Oh wait unless your talking about their prefertilized potting soil, then yes it is. I was thinking of formula 707 which is ph balanced and ready to add fertilizers. I used to love form 707 until I had fungus issues and I found out its because 707 doesnt have enough drainage. So instead of mixing it with perlite, I just switched to Sunshine Mix #4 and have been using it happily ever since

 

[highinbreck]

I was talking about the potting soil and it can be very hot. I add 25% perlite as well for better drainage. I feed a gallon every other day and they eat it up.