Funkentelechy
Well-Known Member
One of my personal primary goals as a grower, and reasons for choosing to grow organically, is sustainability. The materials commonly used for remineralization are one area in which cannabis growers often fall short of achieving sustainable growing practices in my opinion, even organic growers. Gypsum, azomite, basalt, and soft rock phosphate(for example) are all pit mined and while these inputs are technically organic in that they are not manmade, the environmental impact of using these inputs is significant, and using them for remineralization is not very sustainable.
Luckily mother nature has an answer, no one ever had to apply CalMag to the redwoods.
Composted organic matter is rich in minerals and the minerals that are found in composted organic matter are in a more available form to plants. Of course, not everyone has room to do their own composting. And, some of these principles may be harder to apply to indoor growing, but there are some relatively good quality commercial composts available and I think that it would be possible for most folks to work some compost sourced remineralization into their growing practices.
Anyways, here is a good video that covers the subject, with lab results and fun stuff like that.
Luckily mother nature has an answer, no one ever had to apply CalMag to the redwoods.
Composted organic matter is rich in minerals and the minerals that are found in composted organic matter are in a more available form to plants. Of course, not everyone has room to do their own composting. And, some of these principles may be harder to apply to indoor growing, but there are some relatively good quality commercial composts available and I think that it would be possible for most folks to work some compost sourced remineralization into their growing practices.
Anyways, here is a good video that covers the subject, with lab results and fun stuff like that.