Black Gold soil

Platipy

Well-Known Member

• Jul 31, 2009

• #1

My friend just gave me a bag of free black gold organic soil and i was wondering a few things. first how does it compare to other soils (such as fox farm)? how much perlite should i mix in? are what are the best nutes to use in conjunction with the soil? if anyone who uses black gold would respond it would be much appreciated.

 

Platipy

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• Aug 1, 2009

• #2

come on i know people have used black gold, if you have tell me how it went and what you did

 

Green Cross

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• Aug 1, 2009

• #3

Platipy said:

come on i know people have used black gold, if you have tell me how it went and what you did

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I haven't used it, but I would like to.

Cut it with 20% pearlite

I'd just use Alaska fish 5-1-1 for veg then switch to something more specific for flowering; Earth Juice, high phosphorus bat guano, and molasses works for me.

 

Platipy

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• Aug 1, 2009

• #4

thanks for the response

 

The Warlord

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• Aug 1, 2009

• #5

Never used it. How much is it per 1.5 cu foot bag? That should tell you a bit about quality. Fox Farms is about 18.00 usd at my local hydro store. If it's relatively expensive it's probably good soil.

 

destros beard

Member

• Aug 1, 2009

• #6

I'm not a fan of black gold soil. It doesn't have that chunky "black gold" compost soil structure that you would expect from something called black gold. I prefer Ocean Forest mixed with other goodies. It has more of a sand texture with isn't very good for o2 for the microbeasties. Cut it with about 1 part perlite, 1 part Worm Castings, 1 part Composted Cow Manure for a good base soil. I don't think it will be very good on its own though.

 

phreakygoat

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• Aug 1, 2009

• #7

I actually like black gold with 30% perlite, but every single bag i've ever used has gnats, so make sure to put an inch of sand on top of the soil (to prevent the larva from hatching). I like it though, as a similarly cheap substitution for Miracle Grow. I only use anything besides ocean forest when the plants are still babies.

 

TheFaux

New Member

• Aug 1, 2009

• #8

I have never burnt a plant with BG. Don't cut it with anything unless you're trying to fill more volume.

 

dednbloated

Well-Known Member

• Aug 2, 2009

• #9

i used this soil bcuz miracle gro and that organic one where the only one in longs lol... no complaints just used it on bagseeds lots ans lots

 

Platipy

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• Aug 2, 2009

• #10

I only use anything besides ocean forest when the plants are still babies. so do you use it for seedlings or do you only use oceanforest? sorry for the misunderstanding

 

Platipy

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• Aug 2, 2009

• #11

sorry i tried to quote that first part

 

appliedstyle

Active Member

• Aug 2, 2009

• #12

i've used this soil with great success, no pearlite needed =D

 

phreakygoat

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• Aug 3, 2009

• #13

Platipy said:

I only use anything besides ocean forest when the plants are still babies. so do you use it for seedlings or do you only use oceanforest? sorry for the misunderstanding

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I only use it for clones usually, ocean forest is best for the final transplant in my eyes.

 

Platipy

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• Aug 6, 2009

• #14

what nutes do you find work best with the soil?

 

phreakygoat

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• Aug 6, 2009

• #15

i use dark energy, supernova, and foxfarm grow big soil. honestly fuck synthetic nutes cause they can burn the plants and are annoying to use, if you have the time just amend the soil with organic nutes (manure basically). dark energy is cool though.