First Indoor grow 12/12

plant fertilizer. The NPK value of the dried worms is approxemately 10-1-1. The worm-biomass also contains 0,8% sulphur, 0,6% calcium, 0,3% magnesium and minerals that benefit the growth of plants." if i can get my humidity up ill just keep worms in with my plants .. they like the same ph and temps are fine but they like alot of humidity like 80%
 
Blood Meal: 13 - 0 - 0

Blood meal has one of the highest concentrations of Nitrogen of any organic fertilizer, and is consequently a popular choice for the vegetative growth period. In its dry and slow-acting form, it can be mixed in with the soil at a rate of 1 to 2 tablespoons per gallon of soil mix. However, many growers prefer to use it as a soluble fertilizer as it acts very quickly without much danger of burning - much like the action of a chemical fertilizer, but without the risks.
To make blood meal tea, soak 1 tablespoon of blood meal in a gallon of water for 5 to 7 days. The longer you wait, the higher concentration of N the tea will have. Shake well, then strain out the solids and water your plants with the tea.
Bone Meal: 1 - 11 - 0

Bone meal is high in Phosphorus, and is most suitable for the flowering period. However, as it is a slow-release fertilizer, it is fine to add to the soil earlier in the grow period. (Perhaps the best course of action is to add it to the mix you perform your final transplant into.) One caution about bone meal, especially in Europe, is that many growers will not use it for fear of spreading Mad Cow Disease. Although this has not been proven, it is wise to bear this in mind.
Fish Emulsion: 5 - 1 - 1

Fish emulsion is a liquid solution made from decomposed fish and sometimes other ingredients. It is an exceedingly gentle fertilizer and is thought by many growers to be the best "first fert" to use on young plants. Its NPK ratio is also ideal for vegetative growth. It is usually mixed with water at a rate of 1 to 3 tablespoons per gallon.
Worm Castings: 0.5 - 0.5 - 0.3

Also known as worm compost or good ol' worm shit, this may be the single best all-purpose fertilizer. Although the nutrient levels are relatively low, worm castings somehow have amazing effects on plant vigor, and anyone who has used them can testify to their effectiveness. They are very gentle on plants, making them ideal for seedlings, and also contain micronutrients. Worm castings can be used as part of the soil mix (no more than 15% total volume is suggested) or can be made into tea (1 part WC to 5 parts water) and applied as watering solution or as a foliar fertilizer.
Kelp Meal: 1 - 0.5 - 2.5

Kelp meal provides over 60 trace elements, plus growth promoting hormones and enzymes. As such, it is often used to ensure the plant is properly supplied with micronutrients. Can be used as part of the soil mix (1-2 tablespoons/gallon) or brewed into tea at the same rate.
 
Organics are not without their drawbacks, however, especially to the indoor grower. Some organic fertilizers, fish emulsion in particular, have an odor that may offend delicate noses. (However, any security measures involving air filtering or ionization should keep the smell to a minimum.) Also, because organics encourage soil life, there are sometimes more problems with insects, particularly fungus gnats. Finally, organics require a greater investment of time and effort: chemical fertilizers' main advantage is their ease of use.

In the event that you face insect problems, there are a number of organic controls at your disposal. The easiest homemade, all-purpose bug killer is about a teaspoon of soap (I prefer Dr. Bronners Eucalyptus or Peppermint, which are generally eco-friendly and may have additional insecticidal effects) in a spray bottle of water. Spray any bugs you see, the plants (including the undersides of the leaves!) and the soil surface thoroughly with this solution. The soap coats the outsides of the bugs' bodies, which suffocates them.

Another, stronger option is Tobacco tea. The nicotine in tobacco is one of the more potent poisons known, and will generally wipe out even mites, which are usually quite difficult to kill. It's worth remembering that nicotine is poisonous, so keep that in mind. (Unless you also smoke cigarettes, in which case, go crazy.) Here is a recipe:

Buy a package of Chewing Tobacco and put the whole package into 1 gallon of warm water. Let it stand in a warm place overnight 12 hours minimum. Filter the solution using a coffee filter and put it into a clean spray device. You can add 4 tablespoons of dish soap to this and spray the foliage down. Make sure you get the mites. Spray the tops and bottoms of the leaves. Once you have done this sparay the floor and walls in the grow area. Bear in mind that the spray may brown the leaf tips and visible pistils. This is a very powerful contact insecticide.

If you feel like going the store-bought route, a product called Safer Insecticidal Soap has been used with good results. As a final resort, you can use insecticides made from pyrethins, which are synthesized from certain varities of Chrysanthemums. Although they are reportedly non-toxic to humans and animals, they are a potent toxin and probably shouldn't be used anytime near harvest.

With any insecticide, multiple treatments over a 1- to 3-week period will probably be necessary to kill the bugs, plus any new ones that hatch after your first applications.

Finally, perhaps the best route is to go outside and catch some ladybugs (or order them from a nursery or garden supply). Ladybugs are vicious insect killers, but won't touch your plants.
 
The first step in making fish emulsion is to set up a compost of fresh fish parts in a bucket that can be closed. (If you are squeamish about using fish parts you can substitute seaweed, which will also produce a nice fertilizer). Fill the bottom half of the bucket with leaves, sawdust, or straw. Adding molasses will speed up the decomposition process and will help to control the smell of dead fish.

It is important that you stir the mixture daily in order to speed up the decomposition process and to also improve the microbial growth in the fish emulsion. Continue this process of stirring the fish emulsion for a minimum of 1-2 weeks. If you would like to increase the sulfur content of your fish emulsion then you can add a couple tablespoons of Epsom salt to the mix.

After close to 2 weeks of this process your fish emulsion is ready to be added to your regular compost pile. You are also ready to make a fish emulsion tea.
The whole process of making your own fish emulsion will take several weeks and will smell quite bad. It is a good idea to keep your fish compost outside or in a well-ventilated area. Your plants will thank you greatly for adding fish emulsion to their soil.

When brewing your fish tea it is a good idea to add seaweed and let it brew for about one week making sure you stir it up every few days. You know the brew is ready when it has a yeasty type smell. It also might have a layer of foam on top of the tea.

Dilute the fish emulsion with a 1:5 ratio of water. The fish emulsion can then be used as a foliar feed or a soil drench. A soil drench of fish emulsion is most beneficial for a plants root system while foliar feeds improve the nutrients to plants leaves.
 
wow man i keep getting suprised by these grow journals!:yikes: everyone seems to be doing somethign different. areogardens, seuppercropping, and now worms in the soil. this is truly amazing.lol good luck man:smokin:
 
Well after a few draw backs Iv decided my organic dirt mix i got was a flop .. I just mixed my own.. with top soil , natural clay from outside , and rocks (small pebbles) and dry leaves i ground up .. the topsoil has been outside in the cold ad has had frequent waterings with fish water from fish aquarium ,Iv taken a 20-20-20 mix and diluted it ,1 tbs 1 gal . I put the dirt into smaller pots 4" x 4" maybe .. Iv also turned off the 70w hps for now for heat reasons .. . I have 3, 26 watt clf and 2 42 watt clf and two fluorescent plant tube lights, and one daylight 65k 42 watt clf .. two computer fans one in and one outtake .. temp at 89 now with a 46 % humidity low as 74 f 30% humidity .. Its been a rocky road but maybe they will enjoy this set up .. Any feedback is much appreciated .. Thanks
 
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hey did you take a branch off the plant?lol
 
thanks i thought so moose .. the heat is taken care of now if i can get them to water once a week they should do good .. I put a big bathroom fan in the top it cools it to 80s real quick. I have another update my little runt went into budding and its only 3" tall and smells good lol. It took off when i put it in new dirt and gave her some food. Ya I thought so Billy Blica but i was not sure when .. thanks .. I will get on that tomorrow. Oh and one more thing I WOULD LIKE TO ASK .. I just had another shift change and i don't get to check my plants with the lights on b/f i go.. I had to water and did it under candle light .. Is this ok to do ? and if not can I change my light cycle an hour or two to match my new work hours . they were on from 1 to 1 now i have to be at work at 12..
 
The 3 plants i thought were salvageable and one brand new seedling that i had put in new dirt have made a big comeback but the runt was a male .. I figured as much from all the stress it had endured .. But check em out ... This is the seedling maybe a week young

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The oldest and most abused .. The poor runt .. It took on a dark green after 3 days in new dirt and has flowered into a male .. still looks like it has something wrong but actually it gets alot better everyday

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