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By Andrew Tasker ,07 Jun 2014I feel you should recommend that people NOT use commercial, chemical fertilizers since the application of such fertilizer effectively wipes out a lot of helpful bacteria and little critters that help aerate and enrich the soil. The best Ph for […]Read More
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By steverino ,12 Dec 2014My seedlings are now 4 weeks old, in 70 degree F grow room, 300W appollo horticulture LED light, and have 1/2 sandy soil 1/2 potting soil, and they refuse to grow. I will try your recommendation of root stimulator to […]Read More
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By raymond ,12 Apr 2015use bat guano it makes just about any soil usable and it makes the plant grow 100 times faster
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By Best Compost and Fertilizers for Outdoor Marijuana Plants ,20 Jul 2015[…] the composition of soil is so important to your harvest, it is key to take care when choosing what exactly to put in it. […]
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By Growing Marijuana On Soil – I Love Growing Marijuana ,28 Jul 2015[…] need to change it at all – this will already work perfectly for your plants. Read the article Best marijuana soil mixture for more […]
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By Stop Cats And Dogs Harming Your Marijuana Plants Now! ,03 Aug 2015[…] way to keep all cats away is placing chicken wire across the top of your soil. Cats find it unpleasant to walk on and, therefore, will avoid it. You can then use wire cutters to […]
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By Stop Potassium Deficiencies In Marijuana Plants Now! ,03 Aug 2015[…] do, however, happen in planting mediums and outdoor soil every once in a while. They can even happen if your soil is especially rich in fertilizers and […]
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By Stop Calcium Deficiencies In Marijuana Plants Now! ,03 Aug 2015[…] aluminum (Al) and will poison your plants! Gypsum is a good option for people who have tested their outdoor soil and see that it is within the ideal range since gypsum doesn’t mess with the pH level very […]
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By Nora Power ,13 Aug 2015I have a question. I have a plant,it is about 3 ft high and is strong and healthy,however I don't see any buds or hairs on it. It is very leafy and green. I also have one that is about […]Read More
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By Growing Marijuana In Soil ,18 Aug 2015[…] need to change it at all – this will already work perfectly for your plants. Read the article Best marijuana soil mixture for more […]
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By latewood ,19 Aug 2015Nora, It is really hard to answer you without hazarding a guess. Perhaps you will consider joining our "Support forum" and posting this in a topic. We would love to help you figure out the issue at hand.
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By JIM ,05 Sep 2015QUESTION MY PH IS 7 I'M GROWING IN THE GROUND IN NATURAL REDDISH CLAY MIXED WITH KELLOGG SOIL AMENDER HOW DO I LOWER PH NOW AS THERE BUDDING OR DO I LEAVE IT A 7 WHAT SHOULD I DO OR […]Read More
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By latewood ,07 Sep 2015All you can do to lower PH, which is really not necessary; Would be to water with a lower PH'd solution
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By Jeffrey McConnaughey ,12 Feb 2018Why don't you mention the proper depth for soil testing and Ca is more important than P unless you're growing seeds. Don't lower your solution pH to acidify mineral soil, use the right amendments, latewood!
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By Juan Navarro ,20 May 2016What are those sticks in the pots? What are they for and how do you attach them to the plant
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By Chuck Johnson ,22 May 2016I add Organic Minerals 77+ from Mineralmaxx to gain flavor and density. They send them USPS
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By Brock ,23 Jul 2016I am confused after reading this... You say... "If it’s 7, it’s exactly neutral – which is roughly ideal for growing marijuana plants."... And then you say..." You marijuana plants will be happiest if the soil’s pH level is between […]Read More
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By latewood.ILGM ,25 Jul 2016Juan Navarro, Those appear to be typical Bamboo sticks found in any garden center. Typically they are placed in the soil and you just prop your foliage onto them for support. If you wanted to attach them, it can be […]Read More
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By latewood.ILGM ,25 Jul 2016Brock, PH 7 or "neutral PH" is for soil plants. 5.6-8.0 PH (slightly acidic) is used for the PH in hydroponics growing.. Perhaps you should join our grow support forum. We have many helpful and friendly members and a few […]Read More
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By Roxx ,06 Aug 2016I live in Oregon, and Im about to grow commercially on a 30,000sq ft. outdoors area, and I know we will have around 1500 plants. I have access to 100,000lbs of horse manure thats been composted over many years. Should […]Read More
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By vernon bobo ,02 Mar 2017When you take aPH level if one is off what do you put in the soil to get it right..........DoYou go buy some spil that has already has it in it//////////////
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By latewood_ILGM ,06 Mar 2017vernon, Dolomitic Lime is used to buffer PH in soil mixes. Happy growing.
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By Aleksey ,03 May 2018"Three foundational nutrients that you will need to focus on are nitrogen (N), potassium (P), and phosphorus (K). " It's a typo. Should be: potassium (K), and phosphorus (P).
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By latewood_ILGM ,04 May 2018Thanks! I will shoot a message to the Admin.
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By Josh ,28 Jun 2019Great, and the best soil?
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By latewood ILGM ,26 Jul 2019Josh, There so many types of soil mixes. Go hare and do a search and members will help you out. support.ilovegrowingmarijuana.com
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By Wilson ,04 Sep 2019I have a week old seedling and it seems that one leaf seams to be a lil smaller than the others is this normal
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By Debbie ,13 Nov 2019My plants had very Thin and shallow roots. Did i over water maybe? Plants were small but buds were good just not many since plants were so small
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By Ken ,16 Feb 2020This article was pretty unimpressive considering the title. No useful information on building high-quality outdoor soil, other than the very very basics.
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By Bryan ,04 Mar 2020I'm going to grow Autoflower seeds this year. My grow media is Fox Farm Ocean Forest 14000. Do I need to fertilize at all since the plants finish in 90 - 100 days?
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By Tracey ,28 Mar 2020Hi. I’m a novice Grower and need Some advice. There’s mould on my soil and the leaves are curling up at the edges. I can not go to the shop ans buy the things i need. New zealand has a […]Read More
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By Nahnah ,31 May 2020So I was looking for the soil type for ground plantinv in a plot. There was a lot of information for containers but not in ground. There were 3 l or 4 links for what I was looking for. But […]Read More
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By Waz ,02 Sep 2020Looking forward to having some decent seed. Thanks people.