I am using 5 gallons of water. Here are pictures of my brewer. I have a second brewer that is a 5 gallon bucket with a larger aquarium pump and two stones. I love teas. I feed them to all my wife's outdoor plants. I test all my teas on her stuff.
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So If I have 6 plants in 7 gallon containers, and I water them with lets say, ~1.5 gallons of water each, I would most likely have to make 2 teas consisting of 1/2 cup EWC and 1/2 cup ancient forest, with 2 tablespoons of molasses? So Id have 2-5 gallon buckets filled to 4 gallons of tea? I would do this on initial transplant. But I just want to make sure. Is two buckets worth roughly the same as using double the ingredients in one bucket, then diluting? Or does it just mess with the whole process. Also, must the soil mix remain moist during the entire cooking process? Or can it dry out after the initial wetting?
First off, you shouldn't need to water that much. I use 5 gallon containers, and I give my plants roughly a 1/2 gallon of water every second day (depending on what stage the plant is in). I am dealing with 10-15 plants at any given time that are getting teas of some sort, and I find that 1 five gallon bucket does the job for all of my plants. I typically brew 3'ish gallons of tea at a time in my 5 gallon bucket. I don't exceed that because I don't have a vortex brewer or a real high output pump, so I stay on the conservative side with 3 gallons of water and I will dilute the finished tea if necessary to cover more plants.
Ahh okay. With chemical nutes I usually water to the point of run off, and water less often. I know you don't want run off. So watering more often with less water is the way to go then huh? Also, you think 30 days is enough time for this mix to cook? or should I still give it the 45 to 60 like you say? I planned on using my left over alfalfa/kelp/ewc/ancient forest as top dressing the plants, and that was all I was gonna top dress with. I guess there are a million ways I could go about this. I feel like I am finally comfortable enough to try this.
And dont you worry, I will make a vermicomposting bin just like you said, it will just be another couple months.
You want to avoid the wet/dry cycles with organics. Remember that the microbes in the soil are feeding your plant, and they do best in an evenly moist environment. If it gets too dry they will go dormant. Your #1 focus should be creating and maintaining a hospitable environment for your soil dwelling critters. They will take care of the rest.Ahh okay. With chemical nutes I usually water to the point of run off, and water less often. I know you don't want run off. So watering more often with less water is the way to go then huh? Also, you think 30 days is enough time for this mix to cook? or should I still give it the 45 to 60 like you say? I planned on using my left over alfalfa/kelp/ewc/ancient forest as top dressing the plants, and that was all I was gonna top dress with. I guess there are a million ways I could go about this. I feel like I am finally comfortable enough to try this.
Ahh I see. So just keep the soil moist not drenched. This will be a fun new thing to learn. I normally do the wet dry cycles. So just keep giving them enough water to keep them constantly moist. Got it. I guess the next step is experience. By the first of november I will build my soil and start the transition. It is going ot be a mess as I do perpetual monthly harvest and am gonna slowly transition everything to organics. But November and December will pretty much be half and half with Chemical An and organics. Lots of fun. I will also be doing a side by side comparison of this soil mix vs AN nutrients that have had great results in the past. This will give all those other synthetic users a reason to switch!
Wait so you water with plain water first then add tea? I thought I was supposed to water with pure tea. Is there a big difference between the two?
I have just found a way that works for me. If the plants ever call for more I can go for it. If everyone did the same thing it would be boring.
My mentor and I argue about the two week flush before harvest. I don't like the idea of giving them nothing, he doesn't like the idea of chemicals in the end product. It was my call this round and I am going with molasses and half strength emerald triangle killer tea for the last two weeks. I am using AN nutes right now, but I am switching as soon as possible. I absolutely love the idea of never having to think about flushing and depriving these poor girls of all that is holy.
I try to do the exact same thing Myco with my soil. Just enough to avoid the change in structure and density throughout the container. I squeeze my pots too. At least once a week when I sweep the floor. I move the pots once a week too. Just a small rotation. I rotate it back and forth weekly.
I guess I will just wait and see what I develop into. I am getting so excited about switching to organics I can't see to stop learning every single of information available. I know experience will do me wonders, but since I have a month I don't think it will do much harm constantly learning details.I have just found a way that works for me. If the plants ever call for more I can go for it. If everyone did the same thing it would be boring.
It's all gonna come down to one thing... Space. With the veg tents and bloom rooms, I am in the works of making my space work.
You will find what works for you. Everyone's conditions vary. I find experimentation fun. Have fun with it. If you are not having fun then why do it?I guess I will just wait and see what I develop into. I am getting so excited about switching to organics I can't see to stop learning every single of information available. I know experience will do me wonders, but since I have a month I don't think it will do much harm constantly learning details.
Just to keep things loose, and Happy I assume?