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Hi grow room just after a bit if advice. I've made a veg box and I'm getting a ton of topsoil delivered soon was wondering is there anything I can ir should mix into it to help with the veg? Thank you in advance

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nice work buddy

top soil is a bit tricky as its usually a mixed grade. most the time you will wanna add some organic matter like a well rotted farm manure at about 30% volume IIRC as well as potentially some aeration (rice hulls are a good organic option), then you have the options of adding lime or oyster shells and coco coir for moisture retention
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GMO wrote:nice work buddy

top soil is a bit tricky as its usually a mixed grade. most the time you will wanna add some organic matter like a well rotted farm manure at about 30% volume IIRC as well as potentially some aeration (rice hulls are a good organic option), then you have the options of adding lime or oyster shells and coco coir for moisture retention
Cheers mate, I've ordered top soil its £60 a ton delivered but I'm thinking I was looking and seems manure is costly aswel so would I be better off just buying this? Let me know your thoughts ImageImageImageImage

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Twisted wrote:
GMO wrote:nice work buddy

top soil is a bit tricky as its usually a mixed grade. most the time you will wanna add some organic matter like a well rotted farm manure at about 30% volume IIRC as well as potentially some aeration (rice hulls are a good organic option), then you have the options of adding lime or oyster shells and coco coir for moisture retention
Cheers mate, I've ordered top soil its £60 a ton delivered but I'm thinking I was looking and seems manure is costly aswel so would I be better off just buying this? Let me know your thoughts ImageImageImageImage

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I'm kinda doing similar looking around at the minute mate

I would say that second option is better for planting in as soon as its laid. then youd be just top mulching compost like a normal veg patch. But I'm not very experience with veg soil yet

I've heard that "spent mushroom compost" can be a good option too depending on cost

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Twisted wrote:
GMO wrote:nice work buddy

top soil is a bit tricky as its usually a mixed grade. most the time you will wanna add some organic matter like a well rotted farm manure at about 30% volume IIRC as well as potentially some aeration (rice hulls are a good organic option), then you have the options of adding lime or oyster shells and coco coir for moisture retention
Cheers mate, I've ordered top soil its £60 a ton delivered but I'm thinking I was looking and seems manure is costly aswel so would I be better off just buying this? Let me know your thoughts ImageImageImageImage

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GMO wrote:
Twisted wrote:
GMO wrote:nice work buddy

top soil is a bit tricky as its usually a mixed grade. most the time you will wanna add some organic matter like a well rotted farm manure at about 30% volume IIRC as well as potentially some aeration (rice hulls are a good organic option), then you have the options of adding lime or oyster shells and coco coir for moisture retention
Cheers mate, I've ordered top soil its £60 a ton delivered but I'm thinking I was looking and seems manure is costly aswel so would I be better off just buying this? Let me know your thoughts ImageImageImageImage

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https://youtu.be/0LH6-w57Slw

This is the dude I'm following for method and info as well as applying what canna knowledge and info I can find

translated from the bongo of the canna jungle
I've ordered 2 tonne of topsoil and I'm picking up some free rotted manure tomorrow. Only thing I ain't got is something for aerationight have to just go for it without it

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I'd only use rabbit poo if I know that the rabbit isn't going to eat it. Otherwise I'll be taking away its food.
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