How to Reuse Your Old Potting Soil For Another Grow! (Garden Talk

In this episode of Garden Talk, I interview Tad Hussey. He has been gardening for 17 years and is the owner of KIS Organics. He has extensive knowledge when it comes to reusing soil - and that’s today’s topic. We also get into pH in living soil, organic fertilizers, heavy metals and microbial inoculants. What plants do you like to grow? Tomatoes, kale lettuce, peppers, house plants, citrus trees, let us know in the comments section below. If you enjoyed this video please click that thumbs up button :)
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★Timestamps★
00:00 - Podcast Intro
00:51 - Sponsors
01:59 - Introduction
06:05 - Reusing Soil Fed With Synthetic Nutrients
10:32 - Reusing Soil Fed With Organic Inputs
12:33 - Using Native Soil
16:06 - Using A Bagged Potting Mix
22:50 - pH In Living Soil
24:49 - Should you pH Adjust When Using Organic Inputs?
26:41 - Does pH Up & pH Down Kill Soil Microbes?
29:16 - Pros & Cons Of Organic Fertilizer Blends
30:49 - Recommended Fertilizer
33:20 - Favorite Organic Amendments
37:49 - Organic Amendment For Potassium
39:50 - Heavy Metals
47:40 - Microbial Inoculants
50:35 - How To Not Fall For Marketing Tactics
54:01 - Other Information On Reusing Soil
54:43 - Final Words

[@GardenTalkwithMrGrowIt]

Thanks to Tad Hussey for coming onto the podcast today! Tad’s channel- bit.ly/3RXiKQj KIS Organics website- bit.ly/3Refccz

[@scottietimmons3322]

Thank you Sir 💚

[@ColemanCanna]

Learned so much over the last year or so from you.

[@johnman559]

How in tarnation do I remove the roots ? The entire soil block comes up from my beds!.... unless you mean remove the plants stumps only?..cheers!

[@TG.34295]

Should get Tad Hussey to hook you up with Tim Wilson aka microbeman for a epic ep.🤘 Hahahaha I'll keep leaving this here till you get him on.🍁

[@t3dwards13]

Part two!!!

[@LivingSoilLoyal]

Request for part 2 of Tad and Jeremy. You scratched too many surfaces with those two. Love learning the science behind the living soil and how it works. Thanks again Chris for always keeping the knowledge 100 percent free. Shows your true character for the community

[@jm3517]

Finally an organic gardener on here who doesn’t downplay the significance of pH. In organics it’s less of an issue than when using synthetics because you have that buffering capacity but there’s absolutely an advantage to pHing, even in organic systems and it takes 15 seconds. Just do it.

[@ItsFishh]

Preach

[@kevinnickel7529]

I've had more issues by not PHing then I could even mention..I was always told its not an issue in organics. But all of my problems disappeared once I started checking and using a ph down or vinegar or lemon juice.

[@growersmindset]

exactly

[@scrantondangler8068]

I'm just starting out on going organic and putting away liquid nutes. Does anyone know what kind of Vinegar to use when bringing down PH?

[@scrantondangler8068]

@@kevinnickel7529 Didn't notice at first but you said you use vinegar. What kind do I need to use?

[@willj3145]

A vote for a part 2!

[@greasyboy349]

Perfect timing trying to reuse soil

[@HoRRiiBLe1313]

This guy just put me on a rabbit hole on heavy metals. Eye opening how important testing can be

[@mr.gunsglore7670]

I would like for this dude to come back for sure

[@GardenTalkwithMrGrowIt]

Here's another episode I did with him: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqnTdad5eKuteck

[@dadstent]

Chris, you're the man. You've taught me so much since I started growing, and introduced me to so many awesome growers from whom I've gotten endless information. Without your channel I'm not sure where I would be, I may have given up growing completely! Because of what you guys have taught me I successfully harvested my first ever grow and am currently on day 18 flower of my second (far more successful) run. Thank you so much, genuinely, for giving me the motivation to just TRY. I found a passion for growing I will surely continue pursuing for the rest of my life.

[@Midiman54]

Requesting episode two,three, and more of Tad & Jeremy! Your show blew me away with how many important issues you touched on. Thanks for keeping it real and sharing your knowledge with everyone.

[@GrassyBacon]

Love it when 2 of my favorite podcast creators collaborate!!

[@JesseJames83]

Happy to see you have Tad on the show! 2 of my favorite shows!

[@wsanc0794]

Love the podcast. Been doing no till for over a year now. Currently on my 3rd cycle in the same soil.

[@Oldmanpeace]

About 18 mins Tad talks about the size of pots and beds used for organic gardening . After 5 years of growing I moved to 15 Gal pots and cover crops and everything became so much simpler. Aquatic fish keeping works the same way in which it is easier to maintain balance with bigger tanks rather than smaller.

[@organicmetal6850]

I just started to RE- use my soil a short time ago. I do have to say that it helps the wallet BIG time and i re-amend with worm castings fish bone meal and Roots Organics Uprising with great success. I normally start with happy Frog and Coco and amend the soil in the beginning as well.

[@daleparks6781]

Yes sometimes calcium acetate where I make egg shells and white vinegar but I enjoy the wisdom in these videos too!

[@MarijuanaKing]

Third time reusing my soil, I only added about a quarter compost the rest, the old soil, and I made some fish fertilizer from fish heads and tails, rotten milk, and rice water and that’s all I’ve been feeding them and they’re growing the best I’ve ever seen

[@JeffWok]

Part 2! Great info. This subject is such a rabbit hole. I really love anytime anyone goes digging in the rabbit hole.

[@its_b_ya_digg_sgf]

this is such an awesome topic!! i... was a synthetic grower. moving towards organic but ive grown synthetic and synganic. ive been using the same soil for 5 years nonstop always going in a continuous grow and i learned why farmers rotate their crops. my soil never got reamended and was just in continuous motion... well... the soil became just a medium without any nutrients in it. salt content was really high... the soil just couldnt take it anymore. great epi fam!! this is another banger with a whole bunch of info in it!!

[@michaelfoster1176]

Great episode Chris you always have the best guests.

[@michaelfoster1176]

would love a part 2

[@nastytechniquez9685]

This is the interview I’ve been waiting for! Love both your podcasts!

[@haroldfloyd5518]

I started out in buffered coco, which worked ok, then added bagged garden soil the next cycle and ever since, it’s a mix of coco, dirt, compost, worm castings and perlite. Even in a big 10 gallon pot, it easy to carry dry and easy to drag around in the tent fully watered and the results have been very good indeed. I use synthetic nutrients, mostly fox farm.

[@mattewscott9684]

Try using what you currently use with seaweed and guano instead of synth nutes? I'm sure your yeild will be comparible but youd find the taste just way improved.

[@mateomckenna]

Definitely want a part two! This was very helpful and digestible. Thanks!

[@northernlightkind8041]

Part 2-3-4 Yes please. Bless-up

[@lucasnon1070]

Tad is the man Get all my stuff from him or Jeremy and maybe a pinch of down to earth. And homemade of course!!. Big ups to Tad for all the free education he provides. Thanks Chris, getting great guests I've been loving seeing these pop up Saturday morning hahah

[@stonedin604]

Part2 for sure and probably a part 3 so much useful information!

[@raydhyne5049]

Chris, thank you for all your help. I have used your advise in my home indoor garden. I bought your book 2 weeks ago, read it, and ordered another one and had you send it to my brother in Florida. Thank you for your all your help!! Love all the videos.

[@ArizonaGrows]

Shout out to Jack's! I started with their product, and now I'm doing more organic. Jack's never steered me wrong. Plus it's easy. Clone, RO, Bloom, and Finish. Happy Growing!

[@patbergeron4248]

Thx for coming Bud come back you have a lot of knowledge & like Chris said we just scratched the surface loved the show

[@sleepbetraysme]

Love love love your Channel! Been growin a few years & your videos have helped me IMMENSELY! 🪴 Love your humility.

[@timturk1899]

I love to use some Organic dry meal amendments in my soil mix. Not a lot. But I can use less of my main nute, And then I've had fantastic results with Blue Planet Nutrients Farmer's Pride Organic blend! Their Grow does have a tiny amount of Calcium Nitrate, while their Bloom blend has a tiny amount of MKP- Mono Potassium Phosphate. These ingredients are the lowest listed on each bottle. Almost every KZbin grower was using Blue Planet Nutrients, even paying full price, which isn't much, as they don't sponsor people or spend any money on advertising. Mr Grow It, rocked it for awhile with Blue Planet, I'm pretty sure. Eventually, Flora Flex and others started sponsoring growers channels to use their product. If you haven't tried Blue Planet Nutrients, especially their Farmers Pride blend, I guarantee you'll love it. Very clean product, that makes things almost too easy. Hopefully, someone will remember the name, and try it. If you haven't tried them before, it's definitely a really great product that works simply!👍💯✌️🙏

[@Muziq1111]

Thank you Chris and Tad.

[@anthonyromano8565]

I put my clones directly into the ten gallon pots I harvested. Week 8 of flower is looking better than the last run.

[@mattewscott9684]

Depending on the nutes your using ,if your organics only you may find that theres nutes that indeed are more avail during the second run ,altho when re using soil like this I still would re amend it with a compost at the minimum

[@raydhyne5049]

Chris, you are the man! Thanks for always having great content!

[@schuyleryager9677]

Wow! Stellar pod! The Tad and Jeremy episode is gonna be the real banger. Let’s get the double guest going! 😵‍💫

[@GardenTalkwithMrGrowIt]

That would be awesome. Im actually releasing an episode with Jeremy next week!

[@diegorootsman3864]

Thanks for the great science based content. Would love to see a part 2 after I watch this one a few more times.

[@mikedoty8149]

yes on part 2

[@pennhill5459]

good info thanks, you guys have a great day part2

[@PurpHazeCannaCult]

Ofc we’re hoping for a part 2💜💜💜

[@moosamayet9193]

First comment ….kis Organics have always been a great source of information for me. They helped me with understanding Blumats with living soil and so much more. Great guest…Saturday evening entertainment and learning sorted 🫡

[@MrBrownsen]

Excellent episode!!! Many thanks!!! And yes please, a part 2 would be great!!

[@306choicegenetics4]

Thanks for bringing Tad on today!! Jim(Clackamas) Jeremy (BaS) Jeff and Elaine are my go to vids keep up the great pod cast bro lovin every minute of it!

[@daleparks6781]

I use only a few types of nutrients like blending aloe vera with rain water and comfrey blending with only rain water and worm castings tea I have found these to be all I need and some times I start with fish emulsion depending on the plants 👍✌️

[@413TomaccoRoad]

I was going to say, then he said it. TGA/ Subcool is what/who comes to mind when I see or hear the term Supersoil. It sounds like KIS and Build a Soil etc have taken off with the concept of preparing soil for seed to harvest weed grows. It's a really good time to start growing your own without a lot of confusion.

[@yunkellz]

Excellent bro. Your timing is magical.. i sincere mean that. I was just came to YT to search more reuse techniques and your vid pops up freshh. Very nice.

[@ejethrogaede4890]

Excellent program, Chris...great and useful information! Thanks, Bro!

[@polvoabada]

awe PART2 coming soon awesome podcast thank you for the schooling

[@LazloWoodbine]

Excellent information... Interesting guest...Top job Chris! ..... as always...🙂

[@mtjm]

Great podcast, cant wait for part 2

[@samb3362]

Part 2 for sure, very informative!

[@Midiman54]

Definitely do a part two do educating us al. I’m gonna have to watch it again again to even comprehend it all this information. Thanks for everything you do guys.

[@thomasstadaas3599]

Great stuff Chris 👍🙏 Love from Norway ❤

[@patbergeron4248]

Great Show Cris as always Bud

[@MauiMary]

Mahalo Chris once more you've come through with awesome knowledge. I always learn and grow 😌 💯

[@413TomaccoRoad]

Hi, you wouldn't happen to have kauai electrics seeds would you?

[@camz1039]

Another great episode. It's always interesting to see what the guests tend to focus on. People tend to talk about the thing that they are currently most interested in. Heavy metal buildup seems to be a common theme in this episode. I think it's very important for the layman to understand ways to reduce the risks of heavy metal toxicity, though it's beyond the scope of the typical gardener. Ultimately, there isn't a great deal that can be done about it outside of frequent soil testing. I tend to disagree on the dolomite lime aspect, as you shouldn't really be going crazy with this amendment, though I understand how it could be easily over-applied. This was a bit of a scary episode in realizing how little heavy metals are actually regulated.

[@phildobson8705]

Use TDS&EC meter on Reusing Coco/perlite: Decomposing roots feed microrize = organically fortified . Plant seeds and cuttings in their final grow bag

[@ruarklewis8770]

Part 2 is a must

[@jacemarler6883]

Definitely a yes to the part 2

[@davidsalmela1563]

✌❤from Arizona. Good video👍. This was heavy on my mind. Thanks for the insight. I vote for part two!

[@Southside6R05]

KEEP IT SIMPLE LOVE IT 💚 Your coco coir is great 🇦🇺

[@umbrellatrellis9557]

Thanks for another useful video keep them coming

[@davidmclaughlin6358]

That was amazing stuff I would love to see you two talking about all this garden talking plants was great!!!

[@wademacdonald106]

Great video. Much appreciated information. 🙏🏽

[@bryanferguson1771]

Great episode!

[@rap5374]

I’ve reused my soil for the last 5 years. Originally, I just amended and added humus and worm castings. But last year I noticed a drop off in growth, so I’m buying new soil this year…

[@tpowfjb]

More please

[@fatcattheloveboat4978]

Great show on soil.

[@scottrich9478]

Definitely add a part 2. Thx

[@highclassgrow420ukweed6]

As alwayz another fantastic guest with tons of information on organics💯👊🏻cheers Chris 💚PEACE LUV AN RESPECT BROTHER 🙏🏻💚🌱🌱💚🙏🏻🇬🇧✌🏼☯️😎

[@ronaldschilling4753]

Great episode

[@SacredTide]

Would you be interested in interviewing the specialist in phenotype and breeding selects? My family friend who ran the genetics program for our family farm is very knowledgeable in farming industry. I think seeing her on her would be beneficial

[@LazloWoodbine]

Part 2 ...... without a doubt!!

[@latenitetoker2562]

Requesting Part 2, PLEASE..

[@lanceromance6793]

There are many soil test kits for sale under $100. They will disclose most attributes but, not usually, heavy metals. FWIW, I have the same three raised beds that have been used for 20 years. I've never added new soil but have added cover crops, mulch, and compost. I went no-till about 15 years ago.

[@stangcobra592]

lots of high end cannabis growers are gonna disagree with his 6.8 ph target range for livining soil, I think that's too high especially during flower when phosphorous prefers right at 6.0. Also feeding at 6.8 your gonna see low 7's or higher runoff in most cases.

[@austyndesotell6012]

Please get a part two in man and thank you so much

[@jucedcustoms2274]

Tad is the super knowledgeable and Bio char is the best soil out there!

[@darrylabney]

I’m so guilty of throwing the old soil in the backyard bushes 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@davidmorse5690]

Part 2 please

[@stoneybakermd1936]

great info, ty

[@jimbrew5060]

Needed too learn this for a long time 👍🏻

[@413TomaccoRoad]

to

[@hewasdeadwhenigotthere46]

PART 2!!!

[@lucasnon1070]

Part 2,3,4,5 fuck it do a whole show together hahaha

[@co5mic501]

I flush @ the end of the plants life to 100 or less ppm's, Let the soil dry and then add in my nutrients on my next grow.

[@BigWesLawns]

Gypsum helps lawns that are in contact with road salts in winter. Put it down as soon as the snow melts for the last time, and it will help leech sodium. This will allow the plant to uptake what it wants as soon as it's out of dormancy. Don't use too much, and don't do it every year. Once again a soil test won't hurt.

[@fuzzybunny4407]

Part 2!

[@Souljoka]

In my opinion, I would only reuse soil only if the plant or plants that grew in that soil did not get sick in anyway

[@kr38tve]

👍👍great podcast

[@GardenTalkwithMrGrowIt]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@organnabisgrow]

had my soiol going for over 3 years and it gets stronger with every batch

[@jasonknight5045]

part 2!!

[@Sam_thegreat1]

Hey Chris i was wondering what you thought about the Build a soul earth boxes/ if we could see a video of you trying one out? Love the podcast and youtube channel keep it up ive learned alot!

[@GeorgiaGrowGuy]

Re-using soil....i think the planet has been doing that from the start LOL. So many stoners have no past experience with growing anything; I'm not surprised they think they have to throw away soil. It like throwing away your clothes if they get dirty only because you don't know any better.

[@albie9935]

Part 2 forsure

[@johnw5242]

@17:20 New(er) growers started calling Bushy Old(er) Growers' "1 part Potting Soil, 1 part Perlite, 1 part Peat Moss whacked with blood and bone meal "Super Soil" because they had early on success in their first grow, or afyer having tried to learn to grow hydro right out of the gate, and failing or struggling for poor harvests. RIP Subcoolio, Bushy, Steven Kubby, Frenchy and so many other others. The Green Avengers soldier on!

[@garyheninger1876]

I have been reusing my soil since I started growing indoors. My grows have been increasing in size, so I have been adding new soils to the old, but I am at a point that I have to add new soils because I am not quite getting the air to the roots that I would like, and green algae has been a problem this grow. My new grow is a good mix of old soil and new. I can see the difference already.

[@25Patman]

I use jacks in super low doses in my resevoir with my blumats. Fantastic results first run. I top water in microbe teas every 3 weeks.

[@PinnersBlackrose4200]

What ec?

[@juniperpruniper4935]

This guy's good.

[@Organicallyblunt]

Part 2 🔥

[@donnyharris2231]

Please part 2

[@mikehancho1613]

After I finish a grow I empty containers into a tote and re ammend with gaia green 444, worm castings, ground egg shells, coffee grounds. Hasn't failed me yet

[@Zword316]

Boveda also helped preserved seeds from 5 yrs ago w 90% germ rate. Was worth it for me. 😂 I just commented about a sponsor shoot me now