BuildASoil: HOW DO I KNOW THE MICROBES ARE WORKING? (Season 3, FAQ 2)

FAQ 2, Season 3:

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[heartsandminds]

I’m lucky enough to just live an hour away from Build A Soil and I go there to get all my inputs. Jeramy is alway happy to take a moment and say hi even though I can see he is super busy running around the facility taking care of other things. The staff is always super friendly and happy to help. BAS is simply the company this industry needs.

[redsgarden]

I had gave you guys a call to ask about some problems that i had towards the end of my run and who ever picked up the phone was legit he answered all my questions he even clarified a few things i even told them i was going to place a order in the morning and first thing i did was that and about 2hrs let i got a tracking number you guys are all out great i plan on doing a ton of business with you guys

[davidbryden]

I can "tell my ( soil biology ) is working" when two things happen.
1) The first, as you said, is when I can actually SEE it; the filaments of fungus.
2) This usually only applies when I have top-dressed with wormcastings and/or my own "backyard" compost, both of which can be kinda hydrophobic. When I use Bokashi ( liberally ) on top of the dressing, the soil surface is no longer resistant to water. Even if it is dry, water doesn't bead up on top of the soil, and run right thru the sides of the fabric pot! The little filaments of fungus between the 'soil particals' channel the water down into the medium.
This method allows me to go a bit heavy on the compost w/o the usual complications of the top layers drying out before the rest. If I need, I can lightly spray the surface, but the fungus and bacteria seem to balance the moisture, as well as the nutrients. It amazes me how different the root structure is when inoculated. The 'nodes' on the central root, each with a single root coming from the center and the network of fine root hairs branching off of that...
Mind blowing 🤯!! So much activity!!
👍💚✌️👽
Edit: I have been bringing in the homemade compost for a while now and have no real issues other than gnats. And I got them before! My yard has lots of worms, so composting on the ground, I have already got castings. Usually the bottom third of the cylindrical bin is half wormcastings. I have lots of deciduous trees and combined with the neighbors, we create plenty of high-quality material for free!

[Mrguru]

For gnats I use cinnamon on top of soil and I mix alittle in the soil and I haven't had problems with gnats.

[uncle_creepy]

grow security is just part of it when outdoor growing. my 8 x16 hoophouse is caged in and motion sensor security. I consider it pest management 😎

[moparpower]

It's impossible not to learn something new with every video. I look up to Jeremy in the same way he looks up to Coot. I've found a real passion for this plant and way of life that we all know and love and I owe all of that to Jeremy and the BAS crew. I really can't say thank you enough. 🤙

[meandsushi]

For drying: Inkbird IHC200 Humidity Controller is dope. Use that in conjunction with a humidifier and and exhaust fan in a tent. Also use a clip fan to move the air - clip it on to a dumbbell and have it on low creating a breeze across the bottom of the tent. First 3 days have the exhaust fan (plugged into the outlet that turns on at a maximum humidity) trigger on when it hits maximum 62% humidity so it kicks out the humidity fast (have exhaust fan on maximum). After that, keep the exhaust fan on constantly (not plugged into the Inkbird) on low, plug the humidifier on the other outlet on the Inkbird that triggers at a minimum humidity, and set it to 60% humidity (the Inkbird will turn on at 59% and turn off at 60%). This will keep it constant for months if you would like. Of course you'll want to check the humidifier every few days to ensure your humidifier doesn't run dry. You'll have to play with it a little, but it's relatively automated once you figure it out.

[leftyz]

Nice one bro thanks a ton. U have changed the game for me ..big shot out build a soil

[cannafarmer]

Colorado worm castings are God tier, they blow my mind. I order anything I can afford the shipping for from build a soil. Love your company!!!

[captainpeckerhead]

I remember my first grow, I got 8oz out of 2 autos Alcupolco Gold. Was a 27 x27 spider farmer tent an the 1000 watt light by them too.. I was very happy with that, have moved way up from that now.. Always enjoy Jeremy thanks.

[DennisBoell]

I've learned a ton in the past year, and have a long way to go. Thank you for all this information. Grew fem snow ripper. I'm on day 18 of drying at 67 degrees and near 60% humidity. Going to the tub in a few more days. Can't wait to start my next grow.

[Mike-tohb]

Off subject but I'm super happy with your BuildAFlower, BuildABloom and your worm castings. Growing some 10th Planet from Ethos and they are rocking from the combo of neuts. I use a product from Canada as my go to for my soil amendments but I do have a bag of your Craft Blend so I'm going to do a side by side to see what happens. I'm off the bottle neuts forever thanks to you and this channel and I can say the plants just look better. As you have preached it's all about timing. That is the key adding organics. It took awhile for me to dial it in but I get it now. Thanks brother.

[NoRRiS]

Stoked!! Thank you BAS team!! Can't wait to see Cooper to meat Charlotte 😍

[karl]

It's that dr. Greenthumb from dr. Greenthumb genetics based out of Canada? Running The White (veg atm) in my 4x4 & Chemdawg (week 5 flower) in my 3x3. Chemdawg is crushing it with the BaS recomended mix(mixed myself of course) with Jeremy's recommended flower top dress (kelp, fishbone, gypsum & castings). Thank you Jeremy & Coot for sharing your knowledge!

[mrdkoser]

I would book an airfare ticket if I could do training, tour, or smoke sess with the team there! I recently bought a living soil bed, koot kit, big 6, and the nute mix and my vermicompost urban worm bin, and I am super excited to get the grow on! I'll have 2 tents and now, I'll even be able to grow veggies, tropicals, and medicine year round!!! I'm a master gardener prior to BAS and in the community organic garden but the knowledge in SOIL and the microbes, nutrients, compost and whole living soil has impressed the amount of research and science put into your process! Thank you BAS crew!!!

[K_Nasty]

I got a little Kradell greenhouse and I love it. Perfect for a small back yard grow.

[sour_dsl]

I'm from VA and hype to hear you are running duke's gear!👍🏻👍🏻🔥

[sitteenose]

Good info. Love your chanel. Working with E M at the moment and seem to be having success by listening to your advice.

[andrewmorris]

Love you guys, thanks for all the great info. Always stoked to see a new episode whether it is the 10 x 10 series or the family farm. Learning so much, thanks again.

[pvbynvx]

Just want to say thanks for your in depth videos, and with your build a soil schedule you made no til gardening easier for the everyone! Products are amazing too, not even a shill lol

Would love video on lights. Best to diy maybe throb hlg or pre-built? Do you measure lux or par to determine max intensity to use?

Thanks