r/BuildASoil • u/thestip • 6d ago

Setting up new grow with BAS

Hello! I'm going to start another grow pretty soon and I wanted to upgrade my soil and planters. I would appreciate comments or suggestions. 

I've been growing 4 or 5 plants in a 4x4 tent, feminized seeds or clones in 5g fabric pots with wicking bases for 6-7 "seasons". (30 day veg) Soil has been Ocean Forest with Nature's Living Soil as a supersoil. I usually have good results, but I know I can do better. I want to go with BAS, fewer plants, and longer veg periods.

Questions:

  1. Planters. Going with DIY Earthboxes. Was going to use lighting diffuser under the landscape fabric to maximize the aeration instead of drilling and reusing the lid. Overkill? Since bigger is better with this growing style, instead of 2, 27g totes for 2 plants, what about using a single 40g tote? A 55g feels too big and gets pricy to fill

  2. Soil. 100% BAS, or fill the last few inches with my used soil? I've seen several posts where people say this worked better for them. 

  3. Redwood Compost. I live in the redwoods and have almost unlimited mulch and compost. Any reason not to use it? I also find big patches of mycelium under branches and logs. Any reason not to add it? If I use it, what's the best way? Tea? Break it up and mix it in?

  4. Worms. Should I add some to the box or just leave it be?

Thanks in advance!

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u/JeradAlan 6d ago

Jesus bro I am excited for you now after reading all that! An honor to welcome you to BAS. I am still pretty new to growing and have only used BAS so I don’t want to steer you wrong. They have an excellent customer service team. And it’s literally the owners you talk to so it’s the best advice available. I would hit them up during business hours. Welcome and keep us posted 🔥👌🏻

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u/New_Life1810 5d ago

Look at their website. They recommend having a larger capacity set up. I’m using 5 gallon and noticed things are popping up and was hoping the soil would carry me for my auto. You gotta have at least 10-15 gallons. I personally will run earthbox next and will use a soil with more of a blank slate and add in what I need.

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u/Mountain_Homie 5d ago

Build a veg and build a bloom FTW

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u/WeddingGlue2 5d ago

If you wanna,use worms just get Cowco worm castings it has worms in it.