DIY CalMag! (FOLIAR SPRAY & ADDITIVE FOR NUTRIENT DEFICIENT GROWING MEDIUMS & MINERALESS WATER)

[@AbaloneGrowSupply]

I've got a few notes that might help you or anyone who watches this video. 1. Minor correction, you made calcium acetate, not calcium phosphate. Calcium phosphate would be if you used phosphoric acid. 2. You can use oyster shell flour instead of eggshells if you don't want to hoard, wash out, bake, and grind eggshells. 3. You can speed up the process a lot if you use higher concentration acetic acid. Vinegar is just 5%, using 20% will make it way faster. You'll want to use 1/4 the amount. You'll probably have to buy that online though, so it's a little less convenient. 4. You can also speed up the process a ton if you add some heat. I use a hotplate but the stove would work just fine too, providing there's adequate ventilation because otherwise you'll stink up the house with strong vinegar fumes, which would he unpleasant for a few reasons. Apply heat and stirring for about an hour or so then allow to react for 24 hours, filter, done. A day or two instead of 3 weeks. If you get the ratios right it will have a neutral pH too. It's usually best to use a slight excess of shells. You can even do a big bulk batch of calcium acetate and then allow the liquid to evaporate either on it's own or by putting on low heat to speed it up, then you'll be left with solid, water soluble calcium acetate that stores indefinitely and can be either directly put in with your nutes, or you can still use it to make liquid CalMag.

[@jonathanconway1439]

You seem to really understand this well. I have a couple of questions I think you will have answers to. First, how often is it recommended to add a cal/mag feed? Assuming grow medium is living soil (natures living soil), started with soil designed for tomatoes/peppers that already have lobster/crab shell derived calcium in it? Small 3-5 gal pots. Also, I've read in some places cal is most important in flower, and others it's more important in veg. I imagine it's needed close to equally in both? Last, and probably easiest to answer straight forward. When making said cal/mag, what is the ration to apply it? i.e. Add a tbl spoon to a gal of water? How much per plant, and whats a general cadence of how often? Oh also, frequency and quantity of application for autos? Does it differ from photoperiods? I really appreciate if you can share any insight at all on these questions. I realize there are a lot of variables, so you can't necessarily answer them straight forwardly. If there is any generalized answer, that would be greatly appreciated.

[@OkieOrganixCannabis]

5-8mL/Gallon is a pretty safe ratio to add to your feed. I add Cal-Mag EVERY single time, but my house is on a soft water system, so I must get the nutrients to bind to something to make available to the plants. If using hard water, get a water test. You may have enough calcium that all you need to do is add a little Epsom salt to your waterings. I'm not as smart as the OP, but that's what I do! I also have oyster shell and calcium Carbonate in the soil, they still will show signs of Cal or Mag deficiency. 😂 It's ultimately up to the individual plant to tell you what it needs. A water test will really help you. If you have high chlorine and/or chloramine content you can fix that with an air stone and 24-36 hrs. 😎💨

[@lanceowens5902]

This video is a must see for any organic gardener. Ps cool hair love the color i grew up skateboarding so i have had many different colors of hair in the past 👍 back to the video very informative and clear and to the point!!

[@johne1083]

Thanks! I spit coffee out of my mouth when you said Mocha latte LOL. Thanks for the vid!

[@MikeHerman-uh3yj]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Very informative!! I'm going to go buy a coffee grinder now and try it myself

[@codeystevens7331]

I'm curious why you don't catch the bubbles from the vinegar eggshell reaction 🤔 .. thank you for posting this !!!

[@TheShift_OfEnergy]

How long the mixture lasts? Thnx great video

[@firequeen7872]

Thank you for the info. I’m going to try it 😊

[@J.A.Arellano]

Let me know if it works! I've read of people getting great yields from their crops (veggies, other plants lol) while using this. So far it's had no adverse affect on my plants. You can always try using it on a leaf of one plant and seeing it affects it before spraying everyone!

[@petercsigo3314]

Very informative thank you.👍

[@marcosmorales2154]

Fantastic video....thanks a bunch :)

[@J.A.Arellano]

Thank you! 🙂

[@maxkielbasa6079]

awesome

[@sophiaglass2000]

Great video! Was looking for a recipe for calmag. Do you know if this alright for seedlings? I'm planning on experimenting which is better for my seed starts: this concoction, coconut water, a mixture of the two, or neither.

[@J.A.Arellano]

I have tried this on veggie seedlings and it worked out well for me, though for seeds I prefer a soak of 1 non coated aspirin tablet to one gallon of water. I experimented between regular water and this aspirin water and the seedlings that had been watered with the aspirin took off faster and stronger so maybe you can consider adding that to your experiment!

[@youtubefans2095]

it will take long long long time for the calsium fm egg shell to degrade and available for the plant to absorb

[@sophiaglass2000]

The vinegar breaks the calcium carbonate down into calcium and the carbon escapes as gas, hence the foaming reaction. Here is a video explaining the process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqrGdoedg7eYa80

[@SC-ey8bp]

How long can you keep the mixture that's added to the water?

[@sunshineart.2000]

very unpleasant feeling to see blurred face

[@J.A.Arellano]

I’m sorry you feel that way! I do it for privacy.

[@xXIronPeachesXx]

😂probably wants to stay out of jail

[@VladTheImpalerTepesIII]

Or you can just melt dolomite garden lime in water and forego waiting 3 weeks for the eggshell mocha latte. You'll have to strain it just like the eggshells if you plan on using a sprayer.

[@jonathanconway1439]

1:1 ration? And the mixture is immediate, or let it sit for a day? And when you apply it, how much would you add to say a gallon of water? Thanks!

[@valeriesanchez3074]

I think I heard a police 🚔 siren

[@raymodg.8039]

Your car is a can?

[@FrByI.T.EL-Ghazali]

can I also use grounded coffee and do I need to use a vinegar base?