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Mulch. Just do it.
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Loud and clear!!
I saw my plants looked happier with my 1st attempt at indoor noob mulching.., this led to a visible happier plant within a week IMO.
I was not stating that my mulching boosted yield 'superman' style....
I agree that it helps keep everything happy an extra blanket of goodness..
On my learning curve,,, kool thread
EatMoGrass
Member
Where can I find some of this Mega Dyno Bio-Buds 89DX?
Seriously though I have never really multched my plants but I do top dress with compost/castings, lime, minerals and this and that several times/cycle. I do this for some of the same reasons mentioned here like preventing the roots near the surface from drying.
My question is would I have more to gain by adding another layer on top of my compost/mineral top dress? I am currently using 3gal Smart pots indoors and I feel they are a little short. I don't want to give up any soil space as it is limited.
Seriously though I have never really multched my plants but I do top dress with compost/castings, lime, minerals and this and that several times/cycle. I do this for some of the same reasons mentioned here like preventing the roots near the surface from drying.
My question is would I have more to gain by adding another layer on top of my compost/mineral top dress? I am currently using 3gal Smart pots indoors and I feel they are a little short. I don't want to give up any soil space as it is limited.
i hear you man, you aint saying mulch and get the stakes out, you are simply saying a healthy, happy plant will max its own yield potential within the constraints of its genetic potential.
all good mang
Top dressing with nutrients will be more effective when you mulch. The fertilizers you topdress with rely on microbes to break them down and carry the nutrients to the rootzone. Microbes are only active where the soil is moist and mulching keeps the top layer of soil moist.
And Mud Man, my last post wasn't directed at you in any way. I kinda skipped over your post before that anyway. Not on purpose, was just in a hurry. So hope you don't feel like I was responding to you. Peace.
And Mud Man, my last post wasn't directed at you in any way. I kinda skipped over your post before that anyway. Not on purpose, was just in a hurry. So hope you don't feel like I was responding to you. Peace.
jamesbrownghost
Member
Cool thread! I am using hydroton as a top layer and I see the results as far as the limiting of evaporation goes...got the idea from a thread here...can't remember which; but do you think that mulching would be better or more beneficial than this?
Has anyone noticed if the munch (depending on what yo use) effects the PH of your soil in anyway. I was thinking of adding some cedar chips or something like that from home depot but then i was thinking that my feed water could have its PH altered as it run through the chips down to the soil....
anyone?
and thank you in advance. This idea plus some defoliating will allow me to go on a 5 day vacation without having to worry about watering my ladies.
anyone?
and thank you in advance. This idea plus some defoliating will allow me to go on a 5 day vacation without having to worry about watering my ladies.
schweeeeeet Homie, no probs... I was stoned, i knew it wasn't aimed at me, i just overstood what you had said
Dignan,, i really am feeling this thread, simple as it is.,. i am a Organic noob and i love it!
Mulching is anything you do to the top of the soil to help keep moisture and goodness in..
Hydroton,Compost,bark etc..
I am with you that it is a must in indoor/outdoor organics..
hmmmmm... maybe i should try hydroton. that wouldn't F my PH.
jamesbrownghost
Member
Yeah..the evaporation has been cut dramatically with hydroton; just make sure and rinse the stuff thoroughly before putting it on your soil because it willaffect your ph.
jamesbrownghost
Member
....if you don't rinse it first that is...after that it is an inert media.
Right on. I have a 55 gallon drum to rinse it all in but i don't think i will need all that for mulch. anyway, thanks REP.
But if i wanted to go with the ceder chips or something similar does anyone have any idea / experience?
>> i just think they would do a better job insulating temps and improving water retention then the hydroton.
much appreciated.
But if i wanted to go with the ceder chips or something similar does anyone have any idea / experience?
>> i just think they would do a better job insulating temps and improving water retention then the hydroton.
much appreciated.
nice work JAY,, had to WIKI that one Couldn't remember...
Allelopathy is a biological phenomenon by which an organism produces one or more biochemicals that influence the growth, survival, and reproduction of other organisms. These biochemicals are known as allelochemicals and can have beneficial (positive allelopathy) or detrimental (negative allelopathy) effects on the target organisms. Allelochemicals are a subset of secondary metabolites[1], which are not required for metabolism (i.e. growth, development and reproduction) of the allelopathic organism. Allelochemicals with negative allelopathic effects are an important part of plant defense against herbivory.[2][1] Allelopathy is characteristic of certain plants, algae, bacteria, coral, and fungi. Allelopathic interactions are an important factor in determining species distribution and abundance within plant communities, and are also thought to be important in the success of many invasive plants. For specific examples, see Spotted Knapweed (Centaurea maculosa), Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata), and Nutsedge. The process by which a plant acquires more of the available resources (such as nutrients, water or light) from the environment without any chemical action on the surrounding plants is called resource competition. This process is not negative allelopathy, although both processes can act together to enhance the survival rate of the plant species.
Couldn't remember...Allelopathy is a biological phenomenon by which an organism produces one or more biochemicals that influence the growth, survival, and reproduction of other organisms. These biochemicals are known as allelochemicals and can have beneficial (positive allelopathy) or detrimental (negative allelopathy) effects on the target organisms. Allelochemicals are a subset of secondary metabolites[1], which are not required for metabolism (i.e. growth, development and reproduction) of the allelopathic organism. Allelochemicals with negative allelopathic effects are an important part of plant defense against herbivory.[2][1] Allelopathy is characteristic of certain plants, algae, bacteria, coral, and fungi. Allelopathic interactions are an important factor in determining species distribution and abundance within plant communities, and are also thought to be important in the success of many invasive plants. For specific examples, see Spotted Knapweed (Centaurea maculosa), Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata), and Nutsedge. The process by which a plant acquires more of the available resources (such as nutrients, water or light) from the environment without any chemical action on the surrounding plants is called resource competition. This process is not negative allelopathy, although both processes can act together to enhance the survival rate of the plant species.
today I added organic nutrition pellets, 25liters of cow manure compost plus a top layer off mulched cuttings from my lawnmower to my holes filled with 250liters airy soil mix, I outdoor sog in two of these holes..anyways, If you round up this stuff in a pile it only takes a few hours to heat up, the amount of activity in mower mulched grass is quite amazing. I added the top layer in this order: 1:Organic Nutrition pellets (for roses originally, all I could get my hands on). 2:10centrimetres layer of 25liters cow manure compost (quality stuff). 3: 15cm layer of lawnmower mulched grass
gonna be rain tomorrow and that will do wonders for them with this topfeeding\mulching, they are about 2weeks into flowering. My first outdoor grow and Im just testing various things.
gonna be rain tomorrow and that will do wonders for them with this topfeeding\mulching, they are about 2weeks into flowering. My first outdoor grow and Im just testing various things.
