Black Gold Vs. Foxfarm..the Saga...

[Robhpx13]

I have used both, and both are tops in this league!!
but i would have to say that black gold at 40% cheaper is by far the better value...........I currently have a mix of the 2 running though, because of Foxfarms ocean forrest's lack of aeriation, I find the gold to be very useful....I see the difference/taste when each is seprate, but at that quality of dank, you could improve your garden with the saved money anyways!11.99 compared to 17.99..............I go with Black Gold!!!!

 

[highlife4me]

Rob-
I use black gold as well, which type do you use and do you mix it with anything? (perlite, etc.) I just started using the Black Gold organic last grow (straight, not mixed with anything), though I don't grow organic lol... wouldn't mind trying sometime though.

 

[Robhpx13]

I use black gold regular organic, mixed with a small part of Foxfarm Ocean forrest (gives it extra flavor), I also use coconut coir and Mychrozia to give the "pot" a more bacteria enriched zone, so nutrient uptake is totally sufficent....Im yet to use compost though and have heard a ton of great things, but the mychrozia is supposed to do the same things, excluding aeriation
I stick by my nutrients and tea's that i make. As with chemicals compared to organics, the only substantial yield difference i had was through a recirculating system, soil really does get pretty much the same, if its grown right.....

but the #1, most important thing, by far and away is GENETICS.
Its only "supposedly" a 20-30% "potency potential differential" rate, between its genetic makeup, and how well its grown. Meaning that a white widow strain (before being handled) w/ a rate of 18% thc could be grown with stupidity and still be within the 12-14% range.....

the difference with products arent what there putting in them, its what there putting on them, some growers like to make there own soils but i'd go with the convience...........live on Black Gold!!!

 

[JollyRancher]

BG vs FF

BG vs FF

I heard some pretty good thing about the FoxFar5m mixes, and seen some pretty decent results, and if I could save a fin or so per bag, I'm game. where do you find this stuff in a hydro shop?

 

[Robhpx13]

pretty much any good dro store on the west carry's both...foxfarms O.F is more expensive though by 5 bucks!

 

[L.V.Dubb]

I love the FFOF soil. My plants sure do, too! Although, I really cant say its better than the other, as Ive never tried BG. "If it aint broke, dont fix it", right? L.V.

 

[frostyy420]

FFOF mixed with 30% perlite and fed with guano teas.

 

[Bacchus]

I use Black Gold with a few additions:

1/3 cup Bone Meal
1/3 cup Blood Meal
2 large tablespoons of Dolimite
2 large tablespoons alphafa

I mix in some bat guano at around 1 month of flowering, this is high N guano.


per 5 gallons of soil

 

[JohnBell]

Fox Farms Ocean forest

Fox Farms Ocean forest

I love this stuff so much I bought more

This is the second time I have used with pure pro blend and top maxx. Being only my 2nd grow I am still not that coffident with mixing guanos ect to make my own teas maybe next grow.


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[Chronis X]

Well...............

Well...............

Does Black Gold has Wood Chips?

I know Ocean Forest has no Large Chips - 90% mostly rich soil

what is Black Gold Made of?

Chronis

 

[Guest]

I heard that Black gold changed ownership and is not as good as it used to be. Thats why my grow store stopped carryimg it. they still have MJR and there own soil mix which they say is the best( of course) . I've yet to do a side by side comparison grow so who knows which is best.

 

[Guest]

Hey John good to see you joined us here at IC.


ISLAND SWEET SKUNK HUH? I have been dying to grow some of that out........we need to talk a clone swap.


Grow On !

 

[JohnBell]

Sharp.. sorry i ran out of the chat room the other day... Hit me up again we can talk for sure.

 

[00420]

aint no lov here........... it time for a stand off....

 

[Guest]

Fox Farm all the way. but this is my first grow. but i think Fox Farm just has all the right stuff already in it.

 

[Guest]

I reuse my soil.....

I reuse my soil.....

..Im a cheap mofo, and empty my pots in a pile, let it sit for a bit, toss in some blood and bone meal, let it set up and reuse. have started addin chicken shite in the mix, just havent run it yet.

would like to get a mix where i just water and skip fertin . Im not to far off yet.

CBF