In today’s video, I show you the different soil mixtures that I use here on the farm, why I use them, and how I make them!
For the Ultimate Soil Mixture for all ages of plants, I use 45% Coco fiber, 45% compost, 2% Rock Dust, 2% Oyster Flakes, 2% Alfalfa Meal, 2% Canola Meal, and 2% Epsom Salts. I get the coco fiber from Home Hardware in bulk, I make my own compost, and I use this for the supplement mixture at a rate of 10% to the total mix. It will NOT burn your plants!:
https://www.amazon.ca/Professional-Grade-Amendment-Vegetable-Production-Gardening/dp/B07MYPTP66/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=thrive+soil&qid=1566314322&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Does this save you money or is it just better than store bought? I wouldn't use anywhere near as much as you.
The percentages would be helpful
Potting mixes accomplish many different things and the supplements you serve a purpose. When I make my Ultimate Mix, I now add the following:
20% Rock Dust: Soil remineralization is best accomplished with Rock Dust
20% Organic Alfalfa Meal: All-natural slow-release fertilizer that aids blooming plants and contains boosting hormones for seedlings!
20% Organic Canola Meal: Organic source of slow-release nitrogen and other trace elements
20% Pacific Ground Oyster Flakes: Excellent source of natural Calcium and other minerals to prevent Blossom End Rot and maximize fruiting potential of veggies and cannabis
20% Agricultural-Grade Epsom Salt: The center of the chlorophyll molecule is Magnesium and Sulfur is a macro plant nutrient. Do the math!
Living in England I have never heard of rock dust, alfalfa meal and canola meal. Can you tell me what it is over here please.x
So your description says equal parts coco/peat and compost, but in the bid there’s way more coco than compost? Equal by weight or volume?? Thx
Loved the video but, you didn't really give the measurements of how much to use when you make up a batch of soil. The percentage doesn't help me. I need measurements. Hope to hear from you about this. Thank you.
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Hi have found all the ingredients in the UK except for canola meal ? Can anyone help or is there an alternative ? Thanks for any help.
Hi, is this potting mix good for lavender?
Hello The Ripe Tomato Farms~ I enjoyed your video and clicked on the link to Amazon but it said you are currently unavailable. I am struggling to find the Coconut fiber (and looking for the other items to add to the 50/50% mix. I would appreciate any help you can provide me. Thanks
What does rock dust do for the garden/containers?
Disappointed to see you using peat moss, thought you had coconut there. But great videos, thanks.
Jeff , you're definitely the Einstein of gardening !!! Love the channel and how far you've come from these early days 😉 Cheers from south eastern Ontario