BioNova Living Soil: One fertilizer for 12 weeks (and exactly three plants)
It's here! The days when we had to grow in secret are irretrievably coming to an end, and from the new year we'll finally get into proper growing. How to grow the desired three plants simply, without worries and unnecessary work? Try BioNova Living Soil – a soil fertilizer for indoor and outdoor cultivation.
Living Soil is like instant soup for plants, just without E-numbers, MSG and the guilt. It's a loose soil fertilizer with slow release that contains all the nutrients plants will need for a three-month growing cycle. Which is exactly long enough for terpene-packed "tomatoes" to grow in your garden.
What sets BioNova Living Soil apart from other fertilizers? In addition to nutrients, it contains beneficial microorganisms that break down organic matter in the soil into further food for the plants. This creates a natural nutrient cycle in the soil and means less work for you when it comes to feeding. No complicated charts or lab-style dosing. You just mix it with soil, water, and you're done.
How to use BioNova Living Soil
First of all, let's be clear that Living Soil is a soil fertilizer, so it's not for growers using hydro, coco, or rockwool. Soil microbes need a stable environment and organic matter to feed on. Use your favorite soil mix with one exception – avoid heavily pre-fertilized substrates. Living Soil contains enough nutrients by itself. The most suitable mixes are those intended for organic growing (e.g. Canna BIO Terra) or light mix type substrates.
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How much Living Soil you'll need depends on your growing style. One package will cover 15 to 20 liters of substrate. That means two packages of Living Soil are just right for three five-liter pots and you'll still have some left. You can also use larger fabric pots, which are great for outdoor. Remember that after mixing Living Soil with soil you'll end up with a pre-fertilized substrate, and that is not suitable for germination or clones. Transplant into the pot only seedlings that have three to five tiers of leaves.
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After transplanting, care for the plants as you normally would. The fertilizer is already taken care of, so water with plain water only. If you use tap water for watering, let it stand for at least a day. Chlorine kills beneficial soil microorganisms. Chemical pesticides, insecticides and mineral fertilizers are also harmful to microbes, so avoid them as well. If you feel the plants are lacking nutrients, reach for a fast-acting organic fertilizer.
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