Why Should You Make Your Own Super Soil?

1. Why Should You Make Your Own Super Soil? Though the adjective ‘super’ might not come to your mind when you think about soil, but this webcast will change your mind, for sure. Cannabis owners know the importance of soil like any other part of your operation. The truth is that soil can separate men from the boys. It is easy and economical to get your grow started and for neophytes, it is a much viable option. You can easily find organic super soil in stores if you look quite closely. Making your own super soil is very easy and economical. Moreover, you will also learn about soil science and how each component that you add to your soil affects your cannabis plants. That makes you a good grower with a higher quality end product. Excited? Why is Soil Life Important? The key to successfully making your own organic super soil is soil life. A good soil is full of living organisms. These organisms interact and serve a purpose that helps in soil life. Well, thanks to these organisms, the soil not only sustains itself, but is also strong enough to provide with nutrients to the plants that you put in. When you get all the nutrients right, you only need to add water and just toss those synthetic nutrients in the garbage. Why is Organic Significant? When you grow cannabis organically, you get a high-end product and you get it without chemical nutrients. Chemicals, while helpful, can also burn or even kill your plants. There are a lot many effective recipes out there for organic super soil out there.

2. Know What Should You Add When you take soil from an outside source, it does not come with a list of ingredients. For that, you need to submit a sample for testing. Well, working your hands through the soil will tell you a lot. No matter your soil is fluffy or compact, full of clay or sand, teeming with worms, and how well it will hold the moisture. Selecting the Right Ingredients Once you are well-acquainted with the texture, physical quantities, and nutrient levels in soil, you need to add essential nutrients to compensate for the missing ones. The base for growing plants is centered around N-P-K, or Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium. After N-P-K there are a number of micronutrients that you will require. Consider adding kelp meal and gypsum to strengthen your soil with several micronutrients. The more you have the more nuanced your end product will be in terms of aroma, flavor, and effect. Once you have added your selected ingredients, start with the process of tilling. It does take time to ensure that everything is mixed properly. Add water when you are done and repeat the process every 2-3 days. Building your own super soil is a perfect investment in your final product. It saves you money, and, in the long run, time.