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

[@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!

[@t3dwards13]

Part two!!!

[@519oliveira]

Part 2 on individual amendments would be amazing. Thank you both for the information you share!!

[@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?

[@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.

[@HoRRiiBLe1313]

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

[@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.

[@sherececocco]

I have learned a ton in 14 days. I am excited about the thought of how much one can know with 17 years of experience 🍿🍿

[@daviddawson1718]

The learning curve is steep at first. Don't get discouraged when, in a few months or years, you feel like your learning slows. Those frustrations are a sign that you have a weakness, and it tells you what to work on. I wish you all the best in your garden and life.

[@mateomckenna]

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

[@JesseJames83]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@GrassyBacon]

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

[@wsanc0794]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@JayDillDrums]

Use the Castine blend, mixed with the stonington blend by Coast of Maine.. and then add all your extras, but use those as the base.. best results I’ve ever had

[@patbergeron4248]

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

[@JeffWok]

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

[@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

[@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!!

[@JayDillDrums]

Synganic. Lol

[@sleepbetraysme]

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

[@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.

[@greasyboy349]

Perfect timing trying to reuse soil

[@daleparks6781]

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

[@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 👍✌️

[@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 🫡

[@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.

[@nastytechniquez9685]

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

[@organnabisgrow]

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

[@stonedin604]

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

[@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

[@willj3145]

A vote for a part 2!

[@michaelfoster1176]

Great episode Chris you always have the best guests.

[@michaelfoster1176]

would love a part 2

[@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!

[@sicnessification]

I find that there's a ton of terminology being used, in particular, the "live" soil, that really reminds me of the aquarium culture. Often, if you want nice, organic growth of a biome in a tank, you add in "live" substrate, like sand, rock, or even the remains of corals.

[@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.

[@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

[@sofakingphat8087]

I always buffer my water with aspirin. It makes the water pH neutral as far as I know. I add aspirin until the water comes out pH neutral. From what I’ve read aspirin is made from Willowbark and it’s natural as far as I’m concerned. My question is, What does that do to my soil? Can that additive be toxic in the future? My plants thrive better than if I use pH up or down. Just as far as I am concerned, my plants do better with aspirin than pH up or down. 28:35

[@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!

[@northernlightkind8041]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!👍💯✌️🙏

[@polvoabada]

awe PART2 coming soon awesome podcast thank you for the schooling

[@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.

[@diegorootsman3864]

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

[@jucedcustoms2274]

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

[@Muziq1111]

Thank you Chris and Tad.

[@raydhyne5049]

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

[@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.

[@davidmclaughlin6358]

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

[@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

[@phildobson8705]

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

[@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.

[@PurpHazeCannaCult]

Ofc we’re hoping for a part 2💜💜💜

[@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?

[@MegaTraum420nyc]

I use 1 single tear drop of pH down in a 1 gallon jug to get my pH around 6.8 range with NYC tap water

[@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?

[@patbergeron4248]

Great Show Cris as always Bud

[@ruarklewis8770]

Part 2 is a must

[@captainpeckerhead4551]

Sohum is great stuff water only unless a 12 flower might have to top dress once ,craft blend an build a bloom for me

[@jacemarler6883]

Definitely a yes to the part 2

[@MrBrownsen]

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

[@ejethrogaede4890]

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

[@austyndesotell6012]

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

[@samb3362]

Part 2 for sure, very informative!

[@davidsalmela1563]

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

[@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…

[@LazloWoodbine]

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

[@patbergeron4248]

Is going to the woods a good place to go get some soil and add to Ocean Forest to re-use for a second run

[@dmo848]

Yes and no. If u like bugs yeah. Usually not a good idea unless u flat out can't afford it. Or that soil looks so damn good. I mean black fertile soil with worms n all, then yeah. Fuck around n find out. Can't go wrong either way. Nature is nature I guess. I also learned over time. Less is more.

[@semilanceata7473]

Come Back Tad!!!

[@scottrich9478]

Definitely add a part 2. Thx

[@LazloWoodbine]

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

[@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

[@mikedoty8149]

yes on part 2

[@captainpeckerhead4551]

I'm so sick of rain in the VA mountains almost everyday for months

[@mtjm]

Great podcast, cant wait for part 2

[@aquapros916]

My water is 8.3 out of the well..... Never had an issue in organic soil...

[@davidmerrill2894]

What's your take on black strap molasses, unsulfered

[@kisorganics]

Great stuff!

[@JayDillDrums]

That’s what I use to feed the microbes!

[@zachebert4754]

General hydro ph down or what?

[@pennhill5459]

good info thanks, you guys have a great day part2

[@bosspimpin13]

bring him back cause i got questions and even more question

[@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!

[@Southside6R05]

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

[@TrailBossTatum]

I reuse my older soil by adding fresh soil that feeds with slow release nutrients organic soil then adding coco coir over time

[@jonpfeiffer5482]

Hey I got a question from a fellow Growers out there I've recently started using condensed water off my AC unit which seems to be really working fantastic dark green leaves or just blowing up and my pH levels just come in in the beginning at about 7:06 just a couple drops of pH and it's got me down to about 6. 5 6 I like to run about 5.87 anybody got any comment on using the condensation water off an air conditioner I've been told it's just like rainwater and it seems to be really doing good but I'm just curious I'll take you away from the heavy metals and all the stuff that comes in with your local tap water even the rain water seems to be high

[@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.

[@GingerWaters]

I grow 98% organic. Only synthethic things are hoses, buckets and pots which are of plastic. Going to direction where all the pots were made of old truck-tires. Different pot sizes give different results. Not only the size of the crop, but way the plants ripen. By the time of harvesting, small-pot plants had turned to yellowish/brownish, while big-pot plants remained fresh green. More yellow, less chlorofyll taste. Flushing the nutrients away from big pots before harvest might be solution, but then I would have to input same nutrients back before re-using the soil. Which I solved by placing the compost down from growing area, so that all the exces water and nutrients flows to compost and wait there until next season. Ideally every single nitrogen, phosphorius, potassium etc. atom remains inside the ecosystem circle, and kitchen waste is the only imported nutrition. Now I try to figure out how to reuse pee. It contains something that plants cant take, nutrient burns appear next day if I add pee 1 dl/10 l to water. So I’m trying different compost types to create ecosystem which breaks human urea to plant/fungi/bacteria/worm usable form quickly enough before the smell developes. City gardens and parks should have shady compost corners where people can go to contribute their input for ecosymbiosis.

[@albie9935]

Part 2 forsure

[@timyak3079]

Part 2 will be appreciated ✌🏼✌🏾

[@latenitetoker2562]

Requesting Part 2, PLEASE..

[@tpowfjb]

More please

[@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

[@thomasstadaas3599]

Great stuff Chris 👍🙏 Love from Norway ❤

[@bootbooterson1564]

Part 2! Jeff Lowenfels and Jeremy Silva too please :)

[@420Treez]

Round 3

[@SailorStan]

What are your thoughts on using vinegar as a PH down? I didnt know my water PH is 9. I use vinegar to drop it down to 6.0 and my plants seem much happier. It seems stable for the 2-3 days that it takes me to water it in.

[@rayray6581]

At the end of a cycle and you are using dry amendments, are you top dressing to re-amend or completely mixing it in? Also, are you allowing your plant to senesce?

[@JayDillDrums]

I top dress and use my own home brewed compost tea

[@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

[@dustinwilson2523]

I'm finishing my first grow at the very end of my grow I bought recharge doesn't that product fix pH or fix roots also I want to reuse my soil I used happy frog I was thinking reusing that soil mixing in coco soil then half my crop trying grow dots the other two trying the same thing I did before

[@brianbarszcz975]

So which tomato did he buy at the store? Hope not the hydro one😒. Plant cilantro around plants to pull heavy metals from the soil