He’ll I’m looking for a little help , I here from @bob31 that @TxGrowman you are the soil master . I’d like to make my own soil , using all that nature has put at my feet . , I live on 10acres of mostly forest , I dug under the years on dead leads on the forest floor and the soil looks sdo dark and rich so these’ s a huge compost pile of over 39 years of lawn clipping . I could really use your knowledge on how to go about making the perfect soil my girls Home, What do you suggest on what and if I should add anything to the soil. I’m planting in "Fabtic Pots: , any feedback is GREATLY
Greatly Appreciated
B
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@Ragnar and @garrigan62 have soil ideas too
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@Ragnar he’s got a good organic recipe I’m sure if you use the search or click on his name you can find it.
I actually just pulled it up for you instead
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Thanks @Manny_FTGUTube for pulling that up!
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1 Bale Promix (3.8 cu ft)
8 cups Bone Meal (provides phosphorus)
4 cups Blood Meal (provides nitrogen)
1 1/3 cups Epsom salts (provides magnesium)
3-4 cups dolmite lime (provides calcium & helps buffer pH)
4 cups kelp meal.
25 lbs. of Organic Solution’s Premium Worm Castings
1 lb. of Rock Dust
– Mix thoroughly, moisten, and let sit for 1 week before use.
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Sorry I haven’t answered you, health problems again !
I do not really have a recipe for soil as such, I just add a few things like nitrogen bat guano and earthworm castings. I am also in the minority that uses black gold organic soil and have had great luck with it. Everyone else, or most, seem to have problems with it. It has been a very forgiving soil for me and I love using it.
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Awesome and useful information @Manny_FTGUTube , seems there’s alot Iif different recipes but I so use all the knowledge that I can get and put together the best soil that Iu think will begoid. I’m a new grower and a little nervous about the transplant and soil I’ll be using. Thank you so much for your support and help
Don’t be surprised if I ask for more if your support (LOL)
Thank You again
MB
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Hello @GrowManFitz for your recipe but I would like you to elaborate a little more on Pale Promix - what is used for , what benifits does it instil - Pretty much - What is it ? Please !!!
MB
Of course, not a problem, I’m still on my first grow but I try to be as helpful and informative as I can be. I also read as much as I can about every single thing I think of, experiments, things I want to try etc. But feel free to tag me and I’ll help you with whatever I can.
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Hi @MBgrower - Promix is a brand of growing media by Premier Tech Horticulture. It is peat moss based and is the base for this recipe which everything else is being added to.
When I said 1 Bale Promix, I was referring to the amount of Promix to use. I should have said 1 Bale of Promix or 1 3.8 cu ft bag of Promix.
Note: There are many different Promix formulas to choose from. I prefer Promix HP CC (high porosity chunk coir). You could also use Sunshine mix #2 instead of Promix.
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Thank You @GrowManFitz for explaining to me a little more about Promix , I’m going to the gardening center today so I’ll definitely be on the look out for this Product. Although this is very new to me and I’m very worried about the transplant I do feel more comfortable about the process. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge, it’s GREATLY appreciated
MB.
I can’t thank you enough for your support @Manny_FTGUTube , everyone on this Forum are incredibly helpful and this “OLD” lady is extremely thankful for all the support !!!
MB
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I love this forum for that reason! Everyone is so helpful and nice I can’t help but be glad I’m a part of it. I think I’m one of the youngest on here at 25 but I help who I can when I can 
. Just @ .e if you need anything else. Happy Growing.
-Manny
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Thank again @Manny_FTGUTube
My daughter is one year older than you , boy I feel so OLD (LOL)
Get you some pro mix and one of the starter kits a flower power you will have terrific results
I’ve read that egg shells and coffee grounds are good for soil.
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That’s sounds good to me @EarlyPearl !!! I put all my coffee grounds and eggs shells in my compost pile and a lot of banana peels. I’m very into fitness and every morning I eat 3 boiled eggs and popped out plus my husband takes one every other day so I have put egg shells in my compost , lol , plus I put the mornings coffee grounds in my compost as well , I heard awhile back that the grounds were good for plants , it’s funny that you mention that because my husband was just asking why “THE HELL” do I put shells and grounds in the bucket for compost, lmao !!!
MB
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