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Hi I thing that the Tripart line by Terra Aquatica is a mineral-based nutrient system designed for flexibility and effectiveness across various growing mediums, including soil. However, it is not specifically organic, which means it could potentially impact the microbial activity in your organic living soil. Synthetic fertilizers, in general, can alter soil pH and reduce microbial diversity and enzymatic activity over time4. The extent of this impact depends on the frequency and concentration of use. As for compost teas, they are a fantastic way to reintroduce beneficial microorganisms and nutrients into your soil. Compost teas can help mitigate some of the negative effects of synthetic fertilizers by boosting microbial populations and improving soil health6. However, their effectiveness might be limited if the synthetic inputs are used excessively or if the soil's microbial balance is significantly disrupted. But if you're aiming to maintain a thriving organic ecosystem, you might want to use the Tripart line very sparingly and supplement it with compost teas to recharge the microbial activity. Alternatively, you could explore organic nutrient solutions that align better with your soil's natural processes

There is always the traditional stuff like neem and every plant store has several different options organic and non for pest management usually sprays or powder A few options I know of is planting a lot marigolds between the plants most bugs don’t like the smell you can also spread human hair on the ground every week or 2 Also there is simple options like mixing hydrogen peroxide 1 particulate and water 5 parts and add some essential oils like peppermint and spearmint you can water your plants with this and a lot of types of bugs and their larvain the soil like fungas knats

1600 PPFD in full sun—yeah, that's serious solar power, like full throttle from the universe. But if your plants are happy, standing tall, and not showin' signs of stress (leaf taco-ing, dry crispy tips, or midday droop), there's no real need to throw lace or filter over them just yet. Ladies especially those hearty hybrids you're running,can take a ton of light, especially in well-built soil with proper hydration and root room like your 35L pots. That white lace you’re thinking of? It might help in peak summer heat if they start lookin’ stressed or you're seeing sunburn. But for now, it’ll just reduce your DLI and could lead to stretching—especially since you're still in veg and want ‘em stackin' and spreading, not reachin' for light. Your humidity is low, yeah—15 to 20%—and the pots are drying fast. Smart move wrapping the fabric pots with plastic, that'll slow the evaporation. You could also mulch the top with straw, dried leaves, or even a light compost layer to keep that moisture locked in and support your soil biology. Bonus points if it helps shade those worm castings you're rockin’. Your environment (29°C days, 14°C nights) is solid for this stage. Just make sure your root zone isn't dipping too cold overnight. That can slow things down in veg. Bottom line: No need to filter sun unless they show real stress. Keep the soil moist, not soaked, and protect the top layer. You're doing everything right by reading the plant first.

Yo Snakeking, if you’ve got praying mantis chillin' in your pots, that’s a win they’re straight-up natural pest control killers. Now about neem oil yeah, it can mess them up if you spray it directly on them. Neem might not be full-on toxic like chemical sprays, but it still coats their bodies, and that can screw with how they breathe or feed, especially soft-bodied bugs like ladybugs. Mantis are tougher, but if you’re spraying weekly, even dried residue could mess with them over time. Honestly, if the mantis are already in there doing work, don’t spray anything. Neem’s job is to kill pests but so is the mantis’s. So spraying defeats the whole purpose. Let nature handle it. Unless you’ve got a serious outbreak, just sit back and let your green guardians hunt. No neem, no stress. Let them feast