Just as the title says here’s a fairly basic “Base Soil” soil mix that works equally well for both organic and salt fertilizer growing…
It’s basically equal parts coco/peat-moss, 30% by volume Perlite, with added Humic Acid, Norwegian Sea Kelp, Magnesium Sulfate(Epsom Salt), and Azomite(micro nutrients)
You’ll need…
1 x 3.6-4 cu ft bale of ProMix or Sunshine #4 with added myco
4 x 11lb/5 kg compressed blocks cocotek or whatever brand coco you prefer.
1 20lb/Large bag EWC/Earth Worm Castings
1 x 4 cu ft bag of chunky Perlite
2 cups Norwegian Sea Kelp
1 cup Azomite (Micro Nutrients)
1 cup Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt)
3 TBSP Humic Acid
We start with soaking the coco…I use hot water to help soak in faster, and totes. After completely expanded, mix half the coco and peat-moss together. Once about half the coco and peat are mixed I add in the Kelp, Azomite, Humic Acid, and Epsom Salt…mix a bit more. Then add in the remaining coco/peat along with the EWC, and Perlite(about half the bag) Mix again thoroughly until a even consistency.
For mixing I use either a large kiddie pool, or just plastic or tarp on the ground…and that’s it!
A great base soil for either organic tea, salt based, or any method of feeding.
Happy growing
Brian(Alaskagrown)