[thctom]

Hello I've watered my plants and have noticed 3 of them have green looking soil, has anyone else experienced this? Why might this be happening?

[Sancho Panza]

this is just temporery and is no real problem, its just algi growing on the soil, as the canopy fills out or if you block the light getting to the top of the soil it will go away..no worrys

[thctom]

Ok thanks alot, got a bit scared when I first see it, never seen it before, but then is first time with this soil.

[Sancho Panza]

happy to help. good stuff pm soil.

good luck with the rest of your grow.

[Saddam]

Use a layer of clay pebbles as a mulch m8, will help your roots utilise all the soil, stops compaction, kills thrip larva and stops algae.
Cheap, effective and v worthwhile imo.
Saddam

[DuBBuD]

Saddam, on 12 February 2012 - 04:44 PM, said:

Use a layer of clay pebbles as a mulch m8, will help your roots utilise all the soil, stops compaction, kills thrip larva and stops algae.
Cheap, effective and v worthwhile imo.
Saddam

I've tried that, with a room temperature of 28, soil temprature went up to 31 where the pebbles got so hot and retained the heat. Decided against doing it again

[Saddam]

Did your plants have any leaves? I've never had any problems like that m8, just make sure the layer is deep enough and it works a treat.
Saddam

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[Tony Montana]

Do you use the pebbles straight from the bag saddam? They don't need soaking or anything before use do they, sure I read that some where! Maybe in coco

Cheers

[Saddam]

Wash off the red dust with tapwater and pour them on m8. No need to soak or Ph. Buy 10 litres and wash them between grows.. some ppl boil them in water but I've never bothered.
Saddam
eta- soak

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[Tony Montana]

Cheers mate

We might as well use all the compost we pay for

Gunner

[Saddam]

Yes m8, roots all the way up to the top of the soil can only be a good thing. Worth a fiver of anyone's money imo.
Saddam

[DuBBuD]

Saddam, on 12 February 2012 - 05:47 PM, said:

Did your plants have any leaves? I've never had any problems like that m8, just make sure the layer is deep enough and it works a treat.
Saddam

They looked a bit different to those

In fairness they were only cuttings, so maybe a canopy would have helped. It's definitely a good idea, i just couldn't stop the soil getting too hot, so never did it again.

[Chairman O The Bored]

gunner99, on 12 February 2012 - 05:49 PM, said:

Do you use the pebbles straight from the bag saddam? They don't need soaking or anything before use do they, sure I read that some where! Maybe in coco

Cheers

Hey Gunner mate...

like Saddam, i have some airpots... chuck the pebbles in an empty airpot...under the shower hose or under the garden hose for 10 mins or so... and the pain that are the holes in the side are a distinct advantage!!

chair...

e2a - SP.

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[Tony Montana]

Cheers CoB

[ray-man]

Saddam, on 12 February 2012 - 05:47 PM, said:

Did your plants have any leaves? I've never had any problems like that m8, just make sure the layer is deep enough and it works a treat.
Saddam

What size are the air pots dude, and how you finding them compared to the conventional ones ?