BuildASoil: FINAL THOUGHTS: MOISTURE METERS, AUTO POTS, THRIVE, ETC. (Season 4, FAQ 12)

FAQ 12, Season 4:
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[@mopar426power]

An in depth deep dive on soil testing/re-amending would be a killer episode. I'd totally watch that 10x over.

[@ottoflouer1750]

Pretty sure they've already done it if you go back and look at earlier seasons

[@mopar426power]

@@ottoflouer1750 They have and ive watched it many times lol. I would like to see him do it the way he described in this video. I think that would be very informative.

[@DaleHodson-ow9jb]

If you had no access to soil testing Jeremy, how and what would you do to re-amend? This could be a precursor question to amending with a soil test...even though an episode has been done on this.

[@user-pv2by7nv1x]

@@DaleHodson-ow9jb no soil-testing was briefly covered. Basically said their stuff covered it generally. Kashi blend, build a flower, craft blend. Following their simplified schedule excel document works very well with no soil testing.

[@runnersluck4390]

Some of the transplant videos have good info on reamending

[@T-money0985]

I use the Ecowitt. I water between 15-25%. When I water it goes up to around 45-50%. So I figure that is about right. When the soil is saturated it is around 50% water and 50% soil. I agree with the purple strains. I so far Red Strawberry Banana is one of my favorite.

[@Mrmike1969]

Jeremy is an amazing teacher and gardener. I don’t grow the green, but I watch for the principals and processes and apply to my vegetable garden. Amazing results using BAS methods. So much information on this channel. Thanks for the content !

[@xx7101]

You should crochet a gardening thong as a gift

[@coupleofcruisers1710]

As far as a "head to head" soil battle.. That would be hard if you used seeds as they vary, maybe clones.. I'd like to see you battle using the same BAS soil, growstyle, and seeds/clones but do the battle of POT SIZE. Rate the flower as you do post harvest, judging the run from 5 gal pots up to 30 gal pots. It would be interesting to see if flavor, and THC were the same, then show the difference in yield for the same time period and space.

[@jwgrower81]

I'm telling ya right now build a soil Jeremy. Utube Chanel was a game changer for me 💯 thanks for all u do Jeremy and team

[@jayflyzini]

Grove bags work great for me by making the cure super simple vs jars ( all that burping/ I forget to burp...). I do think the Qtr Pound and up are the best ones. All I know is I haven't had any "hay" for 5 straight runs now.

[@greasemonkey1880]

You can bury the sensor deeper in the soil. I like to keep tabs on the moisture level deeper in the soil to facilitate an adequate dry back and it’s worked out great for me when using larger pots.

[@Jake83377]

Do you use anything around top to protect it or just push it deeper?

[@greasemonkey1880]

@@Jake83377 no, I just bury it below the surface just to give me an idea how much moisture is left deeper in the pot. Done this for three runs now and it hasn’t quit yet

[@psychoadam3089]

I don't live in america so I cannot support by purchasing the soil but Jeremey in the last 3 years I've gone from growing 2-3 ounces in a 4x4 😂 to growing a pound/ pound and a half. Your amazing and so is the build a soil way keep the good info brother :)

[@Hippyslacker]

Almost the same thing happened to me when I started BAS way

[@chrisw5829]

How do u source your materials, if you can't buy their products. Do u buy online

[@Hippyslacker]

@@chrisw5829 that's what I do

[@chrisw5829]

@@Hippyslacker you buy online?

[@psychoadam3089]

@@chrisw5829 I use the equivalents that Jeremy recommends. The. Chanels been so helpful can't thank them enough

[@kurt3687]

Hi Jeremy, thank you so much for answering my question regarding the high temps we were seeing here in Australia during drying. My Missus and I freaked out when you actually replied. The harvest ended up great after 17 days of drying but we did find 1 plant had seeded up, possibly due to high temp or drying out between watering being the only plant in a slightly larger pot.. not 100% sure. Anyhow, the last season was great, and I'm glad your wife is doing well after her surgery. Is there any chance you would do a coco grow comparison.. say with canna A and B during veg and add a simple bloom product during flower? This is how many of us grow and I'd like you to convince us that the build a soil way is superior. Love your content and can't wait till laws change here to allow us all to share.

[@frederickventer4968]

Talking about high THC vs strains with high CDB (as well)... I've grown and smoked the following strains (through several seasons, hydro and organic): Gorilla Glue (28% THC), Crescendo (32% THC), Blow Dream (Victory Seeds 24% THC, 4% CBD), Marley's Bud (2X% THC), Blueberry, Royal Highness (Royal Queen seeds, 14% THC, 14% CBD). My most favorite strain is Royal Highness, and it has the least THC and the most CBD of the lot. Second favorite is Blow Dream, which has quite high THC, but second most CBD. Also found that Royal Highness is my most favorite strain ever. Food for thought.

[@seanwright960]

A head to head is a great idea. No matter the result I can't speak for everyone but I can say it for most of us we will be loyal to the soil fans for life.

[@charlesgress4752]

Thank you everyone, together we build things better.

[@dubplatekid23]

horses for courses. I used to love THC, the stronger the better, in what seems like a long time ago. Now CBD helps me a lot, as an aged toker with PTSD and corresponding symptoms. Pure THC varieties make me trigger easier, whereas 50:50 CBD varieties between 7-10% with a slight leaning toward indica help me sleep, fight chronic back pain, relax at the end of the day, and in general stay clear and stable in stressful situations. None are made alike, given spectrums of other cannabinoids, so trying out which one does you best is a good idea. And yes, the flavour of CBD varieties tends to be not as pungent, not as sweet, with more herby bitter notes. Purely medicinal.

[@josephunderhile5804]

I've personally done a head to head with fox farm ocean forest and Roots Organic soil, and a local company. Buildasoil won hands down in every category I will not by any other soil.

[@mopar426power]

BAS Sunday!! 🤙🤙

[@nk-dw2hm]

I think it would be worth two sets of soil comparison testing. One set of "water only" grows to see how well each does through a full life cycle, and one set where you top dress or amend as needed. Then at the end compare the amount and timing of amendments. That could help show that some do better at a particular time or have other strong/weak traits

[@richardskull5279]

I used RSO oil after my 2nd cancer surgery. I am a believer. I also medicate for nerve pain management. High THC seems more effective than high CBD.

[@4gz252]

Would love to see a BAS smackdown on a big box brand! The quality of knowledge,experience and dedication you have shared has helped me not only with cannabis growing, but houseplants to garden vegetables. Do you have a outdoor cannabis series In future? Peace and love from Ohio!

[@MrMoon1ight_]

I'd love to see an episode all about creating some Coot approved compost.

[@charlesgress4752]

Halitosis just popped. I’m so excited. 20 years of growing organics and seed popping is still a gitty moment for me.

[@billybudz]

It would be very helpful to watch Jeromy grow with popular soil mixes! Not so much as a competition between them, but how Jeromy would deploy his products in real time to support them as he does with BAS mixes. 💯🙏

[@chrisbsbdvdndn]

Would love too see how he would take a used bagged mix and reamend/turn it into living soil. That way those growing right now can switch over to BAS method with what they have so there's no waste.

[@Hippyslacker]

​@@chrisbsbdvdndn that's a great idea. I use miracle grow soil and perlite.....and craft blend with build a bloom. I reuse my dirt and have almost trippled my harvest with half the plants in my last 2 grows.

[@Treesinthebreeze420]

In my 3x3 beds the plants seemed happy when the reading was around 30%. I noticed when going to a 4x8 that I needed to reduce that slightly to around 27% to keep them happy. Just something I noticed.

[@NorthwoodsDank]

When comparing yourself to others nothing good comes from it have Faith in yourself and the products you sell and let others make the comparison and spread the word

[@bduval7883]

Id love to see a head to head. I started with fox farm soil 3 grows ago and have incorporated the build a soil way into it. Every grow has been better and better. My soil has definitely improved! I cant wait to see what grow 4 brings me!

[@derekdavis8054]

I'm using fox farms this season 2 and I have seen improvements from last year by 10 folds...

[@Jay_Michael]

Grove bags are absolutely 100% a legit product

[@Jake83377]

Definitely, couldn’t or wouldn’t cure without them, but just a heads up if you use the single or double zippered ones with dehumidifier cranking you will lose all of your terpenes, especially the black ounce bags with a window, I’d recommendation heat seal if you for sure don’t wanna lose any terps for your daily driver bag I’d use the clear “glassless” bags, they have 6 or 7 zippers and the buds last much longer

[@Matt-yy8tl]

Spinosad hate is akin to GMO fear. A misunderstanding taken to an extreme in the name of caution when little was necessary to begin with. On Grove Bags: i put all of my outdoor in them last year. Zero terps left. It's like smoking smooth dust lol. I can't say for sure it's the bags but I'm not sold yet. Will try again but with controls.

[@georgem.6136]

I just received my Ecowit gear so glad that we visited this again!

[@Zardnokalicious]

Hi Jeremy. Another great episode as always. Chad Wesport did a Water Only challenge last year with Sohum, KIS Organics, and Appellation Supply Super Soil. Perhaps you could contact him to see if he might be interested in another head to head using one of your BAS soils.

[@stephendrave1876]

Thanks Jeremy, great information as always!

[@LeglessLeftHander]

Another great season!!

[@dertythegrower]

Always netting some wicked flowers....

[@howtogrowseriesbyIHeartSkunk]

My honest opinion is that grove bags are for people who don't REALLY understand how to cure properly. I used grove bag samples during 3 different harvest of the same clone and did it slightly different each time and every time the jar locks away those terps much much better. Just my opinion from my own experiences ✌

[@s2kspeedsoft772]

sustainable village capillary mats + 1 gal bottomless pots for veg ---> bottomless pots set on top of beds for flower

[@samengle5282]

can you do a video on how to do a slurry test for soil PH? Or another way you prefer to check soil PH. Please also include what you would use to raise or lower soil PH. thanks

[@Treycotwright]

don't forget to use organic pH methods like soil acidifier and garden lime/dolomite lime

[@Lance7259]

I think head to head soil contest would be fun. But not necessary. Your product speaks for itself. No need to prove yourself.

[@stevemuller82muller65]

Thanks for taking time to share knowledge with the world bro 😎🤙 keep up the great work 🇺🇲

[@paradoxthc3301]

Moving next month was really happy to see a lot of your products in the local hydro store though, seems like you're popular in Vermont love to see it. Excited to see more autoflower stuff!

[@Jake83377]

Yes do a comparison! It’s not about besting your competitors, it’s about having more information, especially for those far from Colorado, I’d recommend doing Sohum and mother earth groundswell

[@Shepp6769]

Great content once again! Thank you! Two things: 1. Grove bags. Stoner proof curing, no burping jars (for those that have to do that). 2. Tossing in a question for maybe a season 5 faq. What’s the recommended way to maintain our Chapin sprayers to get the longest life out of them? Is there’s anything different to maintain a 1949 VS the stainless unit as far as cleaning and maintenance? Can’t wait see what season 5 brings, hope the earthbox keeps a quadrant. Those little units crush in small spaces 🔥🔥💯

[@gmolorin13]

I agree on point one. I use Grove Bags, but this current grow, I will attempt to do Jeremy's 60F/60%RH/16 days, but then I will still store in Groves. The problem is that I live in AZ, I'm about a month away from drying/curing, and I can't figure out a way to get my temps down to 60F. The RH is no problem with my humidifier. I can't set my A/C to 60...my wife would kill me, and I don't think even my brand new A/C rooftop unit will get our house down to 60 when it's 110 outside. I've thought of getting a portable small room A/C unit that would get it down to 62 I think, but those units are pretty pricey for my small grow. Any thoughts?

[@Shepp6769]

@@gmolorin13 I think Jeremy has said get as close as you can. In think if you can get the RH to 60% then you would be fine with temps up to 68 degrees (imo). Might not go 16 days with that little temp increase, maybe 10-12 days (but start monitoring before that to not over dry). 🤙🏼☮️✊🤛🏻🔥

[@gmolorin13]

@@Shepp6769 I think by curing time, I'll be in June, and lucky to get the temp to 75! More like 77-78. I grow in a large 8'x2' closet with sliding doors. I only use about half that space for the grow area (2 plants) right now, but need to cool down the whole area, which is about 160cu.ft., I'm thinking of acquiring a portable a/c unit.

[@blazeking5652]

Thanks build-a-soil. I say go for it.

[@ArizonaGrows]

Don't know, don't guess is always great advice. Great video.

[@jasonmullins7952]

I'm using 707 roots organics.. with GIA green 444 and GIA green power bloom . Since watching all 4 of the 10x10 series. I started my clones in buildasoil 3.0 and will be purchasing three boxes. And going to set up the Earth boxes with your recommendations of building the soil and I'm going to get the green section and see what kind of results I can produce. Looking forward to season 5 cannot wait!!! Hope you're Boss is doing good

[@AxelG28]

cant wait for season 5, im starting my first indoor grow and would love to grow along

[@ajspetsaquariums6607]

Build a soil is the freaking best keep it up bro love all your products

[@user-iq2ki1uu2x]

We love BAS lite. I'm not surprised it was top dog in that competition. Latest round we got had hella mycelium and was the best yet. Thanks for all you're doing, these FAQs included. We are going to add ecowitt sensors to our system based on this. Blumat sensors are tough to maintain and not so water resistant in my experience.

[@Kent-2168]

Man I can thank Jeremy for helping me grow some amazing plants. I remember asking the question about the eco wit since I bought a few. But now I don’t know hahahah

[@SetTheCurve]

The absolute moisture on the moisture meter is not what’s important. You should make a note of the percentage it says when the moisture in the pot is visibly the level that you wanted to be at. Then in the future, you should target that percentage and even set alerts just below it I calibrate my meters and alarms differently for each pot, each crop. Sometimes I target 50% sometimes 10%, depending on the sensor placement and media, and those represent the same water content.

[@type1grower]

Thanks for this!

[@thedropshotmaster8759]

You know your doing a great job when I can look up "what is good soil moisture percentage for cannabis" and your video is the 1st thing to come up. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@littlenugs9942]

I'd like to see a head to head with a few different living soil mixes. I don't personally think it would be talking shit. I think it would teach people how to fix other soils that are out there, and not just Build a Soil's mixes. As always love the content and the lessons. Keep it up!

[@georgem.6136]

Sunday Sunday Sunday! Woohooo!

[@vjjohnson7991]

Would love to see a side by side with other soils. Flex on them 💪

[@leftyz707]

Good stuff as always ,thanks Jeremy really like what u said about the jars lol

[@_EZ710_]

Diy sips containers in a quadrant for next season

[@dertythegrower]

danner1620 proves this, with BuildAsoil and its awesome plants.. he does great work out here in michigan as a real medical cropper... 💯

[@KramerdeGamer]

Please, Please do an update on your urban worm bag. I just started my bag a few days ago, and i would love to see how it faired up in your enviorment.

[@Organicallyblunt]

Keep up the good work bro 👏

[@johnperrotis3685]

Run the comp because competition is good for us when it all in fun and in the quest of knowledge

[@norsestar5878]

Don't do it. Don't change a thing 🤙love everything you do

[@mountainflower1791]

Great job 👏

[@patrickkight5748]

Head to head sounds exciting

[@garyshandling7602]

Great video! It would be really cool to see a video going in depth comparing the 3.0 vs light mix soil. Also, I really like your product highlight videos, like the buildaflower vs buildabloom video. Thank you for putting out more good, informative content for us!

[@vernlunsford4449]

Been using fox farm for a few years. But you winning me over bas. I think it’d be great. Cuz all the variants in ppm after drying. 1100 to 1400

[@herban_garden]

Maybe I’ll do the side by side on my channel.

[@kylefetes454]

Thank you for the faq

[@kingsbcc]

Thank you, Sir!

[@jkuzia123]

The ecowitt comes with a waterproof battery cover. I put that on and taped up every seam on the thing and buried it in my 4x4 with a string to get it out if needed. Been going strong down there for 3 months!

[@tory464]

💚👍Great information ! Thanks for your time.

[@jameschute9522]

Absolutely head to head.

[@CountryBoy_Terpz]

I think it would be cool to see a soil comparison. Do a bunch of different soils and all get fed with the same nutes and all. To see how they each perform.

[@cannafarmer]

I literally just bought one lol great timing

[@jm3517]

Grove bags without a doubt gave me the best cured flower I’ve had with the lowest effort, but the cost is prohibitive, the waste is unnecessary, and the benefit just isn’t substantial enough imo. Those buds were really great, but so are the ones in jars if I’ve done it correctly. Being able to not have to time it perfect is nice, but that’s only really necessary in the beginning anyway and dont have the experience to know when it’s perfectly dried and ready to go into jars. And relying on them while your still learning just prevents you from knowing when it’s perfect and forces you to continue to rely on them.

[@soilBGuRu420]

Lol then why are ppl modding jars with grove bag cut outs 😂😂😂 grove bags work thats no doubt maybe even better then jars, do a side by side and see 6month or 1 year later nd see which is better

[@jm3517]

@@soilBGuRu420 idk why people do what they do. I outright said they gave me the best cure I’ve ever had with the least amount of effort lol, I don’t need to do a side by side. The thing is, it’s already not that much effort. All I’m saying is that if you do it right, and it’s not that hard to do right, then it doesn’t add enough value to offset the cost.

[@Jake83377]

They’re very reusable, like I’m on my 3rd round of flower through some and they’re just as good as first round

[@nataliezeigler1441]

Worms yes 20x 10gall plant pots turned into 20 plus worm farm, so running with that...... Selling worms to now... Love it

[@jimd1617]

Shoutout Dean the MVP!

[@tronthadon]

Grove bags are the truth when used rite...I burp in jars for a week then put in bags for two and it's always good that way

[@Jake83377]

For my first grow I did a light soil core with 3.0 all the way around and down below, they grow like crazy and look perfect until mid flower on all three plants, at which point they fade fast showing all kinds of issues

[@Crazypug-eh7xi]

Awesome!!!

[@dertythegrower]

100%

[@600rr]

Man shit here we go again i was fixing dinner when this vid dropped now im back in class getting schooled. Love this damn channel!

[@georgem.6136]

Season 5 is gonna be fire!

[@Miggeddy]

For me it wouldnt rlly care who wins, its just fun and interesting ^^ And ill watch the soil wars or how that was named 😁👍 And strain hunters and growing belushi and so and so Im getting addicted to all the interesting and different apporaches and results 🤩❤️

[@aggamemnon666]

Buildasoil is class. What about seed vs clone vs re-veg (just after harvest)?

[@bruceabell3373]

Everyone needs to keep build a soil alive an growing. We all can benefit from there success. Keep doing what you do Jeremy.

[@graysondewallace3461]

A soil comparison would be great. Please include KIS organics, would love to see all the results from the big guys to the little guys!

[@ericsicard7893]

Hi Jeremy and BAS family! I’d love to see a update on your worm bin and maybe a harvest just to see how you do it. I’m about 3 months into mine and am going to wait until around 6 months to even try harvesting. I also would like to know if I should be manually turning the bin like I see some KZbin channels doing. I have the same bin as you. I’m steering mine with my own homemade tumbler compost and craftblend/gnar bar/pulverized egg shell. Started it with some BAS soil and coco with shredded cardboard. Thanks for all you do!

[@rhognaldmcdognalds1806]

Thanks

[@smokeytokey9269]

Hey Jeremy I loved using your soil test calculator but I would say I would make it be known that the macros need to be enabled for it to work properly. Super easy to use once I got it activated

[@davidgcdeuce]

Maybe one of the other soil companies would be willing to do a head to head challenge.

[@m.c.goldsdetailing7829]

Yeah brother.. Giver. I wanna see a what promix potting soil and your soil side by side. Looks and test would be awesome. Encourage me to go living soil.. 🤟🤞😜

[@jm12green31]

Hi Jeremy always enjoy your videos... Not sure if you've mentioned it but is there a reason you haven't done a documented outdoor grow on the KZbin channel? Obviously Colorado weather isn't great but would be interesting to see photo or auto.

[@CP-qx2ff]

Would enjoy a head to head soil comp. It's not shit talking if the test is performed right and the proof is in the results. Would like to see the test with the same cutting in each soil and also interested in other smaller brands of potting mix such as Paonia and Vital Garden Supply along with the bigger brands such as FF and Roots.

[@cinedan5497]

I live in upstate NY and was amazed that my worms lasted through winter in my 30 gallon fabric pots outside. I really thought they'd all die but there seemed to be plenty!

[@cinedan5497]

And as to Grove Bags, I just got some and they seem to work fine, the big plus to them is that I can now store a whole lot more in a lot less space. One thing about them though, they say to seal them shut with a heat sealer, but I didn't do that. I figure that since the bag itself is breathable, then the zip lock should be enough. And if you don't seal them, you can use them over and over again.

[@jamieruggiero]

I also live Upstate NY, real Upstate NY past Albany.

[@chrisanzelmo6240]

Perfect timing for the between seasons question! I have one more to add. What do you do with the leftover root-ball? I chopped my cover crop, added craft blend and worm castings and have watered my 10 gal pots so just waiting for new seedlings to grow up some more. How long should it take for the ball to break down? Do I need to add anything else? Thanks in advance!!

[@beardedirish4203]

Question: I want to run earth boxes in my 4x4. This would be my first time doing any kind of SIP style grow, and I want to try because I’ve seen you crush it with them! How many would you recommend I use max in my space, and what kind of soil/amendments of yours (BaS) would you use to start them with if you were aiming to “set it and forget it” from seed to harvest? Keep that awesome and informative content of yours coming! Cheers and thanks for any feedback.

[@steve-o3541]

Jeremy, I'm about to start my first grow in a tent. I will be growing 5 auto's in a 4x4. I am new and will be learning as I go, but I wanted to ask what would be a good top 5 list of things to really pay attention to? I am using a living soil and have worm castings along with bud and bloom for the flower weeks. I wanted to use a tea as well during the flower weeks as well. I guess I just want to make sure it sounds like I'm going in the right direction. I will be using 5 gallon pots to grow in. Thanks for all your guidance and knowledge you produce for all of us to learn and go by.

[@kylefetes454]

And yes do an in-depth on soil testing so we can do them at home without $100 cost every sample we want to do

[@ShootingtheSoil]

Just wiped out thrips with mustard seed. Only crushed up a small hand full off seed, maybe a tablespoon of powered. Mixed it with some craft blend and sprinkled it on the mulch of the 6x3 bed. Replaced the sticky paper and not seeing any new bugs on the paper after a few days.

[@user-pv2by7nv1x]

Proactive ipm works great as well. Rove beetles, hypoasis miles, and 3x nematodes.

[@prsmunroshills6406]

Hi Jeremy, just wondering about the flashing pulse from the eccowitt moisture meter. Will that cause any light leaks?. And what would be the optimal soil moisture percentage range to keep plants happy. Loving the content. Happy holidays when they come

[@stephown5374]

head to head is a great idea if only to show what some "soils" are missing and possibly what you could add to them to be more like build a soil... since there is just not enough build a soil product for everyone

[@northernlightkind8041]

Just a support comment 🙏💚

[@oat.cortadhoe]

You actually want to go lower on WC during stretch. The drought stress (generative stress) causes them to stack more flower sites.

[@Jake83377]

How low

[@dangustafson-kz4so]

How do you re amend your earthboxes? Are you top dressing more in the middle of the cycle at all?