Doc Bud's High Brix Q&A With Pictures

Doc Bud said:
Fluffy and not able to make a dirt clod out of it......perfect.

What kind of "lime" did you use? Limestone I hope?
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phew! Thanks - that’s exactly how it is. And yep - limestone. An Ag limestone that te garden centre says the spec is 98% Calcium Carbonate :thumb:

And thanks @LadyGaea and @DopyLemontree for the help too. I took Dugg’s mention of 5 gal and had half that set aside as the ballpark amount of water. I had to add a bit more, and I think I’ll need to water it again, but it was a good guide - or I’d have had no idea.

@Doc Bud - I actually think I made an error in calculation: because the pro mix you guys usually use is already cut with perlite (to 27%, thanks Gray), by adding perlite to my SPM I have actually increased the volume. I’m wondering now if I should’ve added some extra amendment to compensate for that It was only 36 hours ago that I mixed, so there’s easily time to mix some through if it’s a good idea.

:Namaste:
 
Amy Gardner said:
phew! Thanks - that’s exactly how it is. And yep - limestone. An Ag limestone that te garden centre says the spec is 98% Calcium Carbonate :thumb:

And thanks @LadyGaea and @DopyLemontree for the help too. I took Dugg’s mention of 5 gal and had half that set aside as the ballpark amount of water. I had to add a bit more, and I think I’ll need to water it again, but it was a good guide - or I’d have had no idea.

@Doc Bud - I actually think I made an error in calculation: because the pro mix you guys usually use is already cut with perlite (to 27%, thanks Gray), by adding perlite to my SPM I have actually increased the volume. I’m wondering now if I should’ve added some extra amendment to compensate for that It was only 36 hours ago that I mixed, so there’s easily time to mix some through if it’s a good idea.

:Namaste:
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I would, if not you'd be at about 80% of the total you'd need (I think). Lots of good minerals in the other 20%! But I'm also not a brix'r so I could be wrong
 
My guess would be that you'll be fine but let's see what doc says.

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I'd say add more amendment if you feel like it. If the idea makes you groan, just leave it as is - it'll be fine - maybe go a little heavier on Recharge when it's time.

For me, the cook always goes better if the soil is wet enough to be a little slimy. My rule of thumb is that I have a film on my hand after I plunge it down into the soil. It doesn't just brush off.

:thumb:
 
Yes...and for all using the 'kit'...it takes a full 5 gal's to sufficiently moisten the whole thing for cooking. Cheers Gray and gang!
 
Amy Gardner said:
phew! Thanks - that’s exactly how it is. And yep - limestone. An Ag limestone that te garden centre says the spec is 98% Calcium Carbonate :thumb:

And thanks @LadyGaea and @DopyLemontree for the help too. I took Dugg’s mention of 5 gal and had half that set aside as the ballpark amount of water. I had to add a bit more, and I think I’ll need to water it again, but it was a good guide - or I’d have had no idea.

@Doc Bud - I actually think I made an error in calculation: because the pro mix you guys usually use is already cut with perlite (to 27%, thanks Gray), by adding perlite to my SPM I have actually increased the volume. I’m wondering now if I should’ve added some extra amendment to compensate for that It was only 36 hours ago that I mixed, so there’s easily time to mix some through if it’s a good idea.

:Namaste:
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You'll just have to water more often....no big deal. On the bright side, you'll have a difficult time OVER watering. It's still possible, but you'll have to really work at it.
 
Doc, just wanted to follow up from a previous post 19,244 where I had a "fading issue". You 'scolded' me for using 5 gal pots but we're gracious enough to suggest a fix: super drenches etc.. Well, they worked!

I've harvest four plants since then. The first two yielded 5.08 and 5.84 oz respectively. The third is still drying and the fourth came down today. I'm confident both will be over 5 zips. Here's a couple of pics of the one that came down today. The pic of the three large colors are not included in the "overall. Shot.

As always, kind sir, thank you! :Namaste:

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medmanmike said:
Doc, just wanted to follow up from a previous post 19,244 where I had a "fading issue". You 'scolded' me for using 5 gal pots but we're gracious enough to suggest a fix: super drenches etc.. Well, they worked!

I've harvest four plants since then. The first two yielded 5.08 and 5.84 oz respectively. The third is still drying and the fourth came down today. I'm confident both will be over 5 zips. Here's a couple of pics of the one that came down today. The pic of the three large colors are not included in the "overall. Shot.

As always, kind sir, thank you! :Namaste:

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Big Bang colas up close-initial trim

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Big Bang #4 overall
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:adore: We need a "Hat's Off to Ya Guy!" ...Nice!
 
medmanmike said:
Doc, just wanted to follow up from a previous post 19,244 where I had a "fading issue". You 'scolded' me for using 5 gal pots but we're gracious enough to suggest a fix: super drenches etc.. Well, they worked!

I've harvest four plants since then. The first two yielded 5.08 and 5.84 oz respectively. The third is still drying and the fourth came down today. I'm confident both will be over 5 zips. Here's a couple of pics of the one that came down today. The pic of the three large colors are not included in the "overall. Shot.

As always, kind sir, thank you! :Namaste:

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Big Bang colas up close-initial trim

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Big Bang #4 overall
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Sweet pull there Medman! Thanks for the update!
 
Graytail said:
I'd say add more amendment if you feel like it. If the idea makes you groan, just leave it as is - it'll be fine - maybe go a little heavier on Recharge when it's time.

For me, the cook always goes better if the soil is wet enough to be a little slimy. My rule of thumb is that I have a film on my hand after I plunge it down into the soil. It doesn't just brush off.

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Good thanks. That’s a good test :thumb:

Duggan said:
Yes...and for all using the 'kit'...it takes a full 5 gal's to sufficiently moisten the whole thing for cooking. Cheers Gray and gang!
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yep Duggs :thumb: I used that as my guide - copied it into my little book of 420 magical tips a few weeks ago when you posted it. I’ve added more and need more still, but I’m using pure SPM and ended up with more volume because I had to add perlite. So yep - saw that tip. Used it, was very helpful thanks.

Doc Bud said:
You'll just have to water more often....no big deal. On the bright side, you'll have a difficult time OVER watering. It's still possible, but you'll have to really work at it.
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okay then! I’m a master at not watering these days, so overwatering is not a risk.

Do you say that because the micro herd may need extra ‘juice’?

:Namaste:

medmanmike said:
the "overall. Shot.

As always, kind sir, thank you! :Namaste:

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Looking super super gorgeouser! Nice hauls all round medmann! Something to aspire to.
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medmanmike said:
Doc, just wanted to follow up from a previous post 19,244 where I had a "fading issue". You 'scolded' me for using 5 gal pots but we're gracious enough to suggest a fix: super drenches etc.. Well, they worked!

I've harvest four plants since then. The first two yielded 5.08 and 5.84 oz respectively. The third is still drying and the fourth came down today. I'm confident both will be over 5 zips. Here's a couple of pics of the one that came down today. The pic of the three large colors are not included in the "overall. Shot.

As always, kind sir, thank you! :Namaste:

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Big Bang colas up close-initial trim

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Big Bang #4 overall
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:green_heart::)
 
Doc, what are your thoughts about EM1 and Malibu Compost?

I went to a seminar back in April and talked with the VP of Teraganix and a co-founder of Malibu. The story they told was very close to your system. All about amending and soil health. I have since ran EM1 with a malibu tea on all of my outdoor plants/lawn. Gotta get a soil test to see what's going down.
 
Gaffle said:
Doc, what are your thoughts about EM1 and Malibu Compost?

I went to a seminar back in April and talked with the VP of Teraganix and a co-founder of Malibu. The story they told was very close to your system. All about amending and soil health. I have since ran EM1 with a malibu tea on all of my outdoor plants/lawn. Gotta get a soil test to see what's going down.
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My thoughts on those products (and I don't know what EM1 is....) are quite simple:

If the soil test calls for such a product to bring all major and minor elements into balance, then I'd be happy to use one or both!

But the reality is that Bu's blend (I've used it plenty in the past) is massively high in potassium and therefore won't deliver High Brix produce unless it is used in soil that has almost no K in it.....which is hard to come by these days.

If you're wanting high brix, nutrient dense produce please stop adding things to your soil before it's too late! It's easy to amend soil with things it's lacking, but impossible to remove things from the soil quickly, You might have to grow melons and squash for a few years to get all that potassium out.
 
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