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WeedBerry
WeedBerrystarted grow question 4 years ago
Just wondering if you can reuse the soil you had your previous grow in?
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CheckThoseTrichs
CheckThoseTrichsanswered grow question 4 years ago
Heya, Yes you can reuse it but would recommend using a screen to remove roots and any other plant matter. You will have to make sure to feed nutrients from the start as the soil will be depleted of nutrients. Another option is to add compost or other organic materials to bring nutrients back into the soil. I’m mostly a coco grower but I’ve heard after a reusing a few times the soil starts to compact a little more. Cheers and good luck!
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Justa_Retard
Justa_Retardanswered grow question 4 years ago
I wouldn't recommend it until you get some more experience.. If you're asking, because you want to save money, then just buy some new soil.. - You'll spend more money on extra nutrients, than you'll save on reusing the soil. - Tho, if you can find a farmer that'll let you clean their chicken coop, you can save some money there, simply mix it in the soil. If you can find a recycling facility that gives out free compost, that's a good way to save money tho.. Even better with the excrement you get from the chicken coop.
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DBanned
DBannedanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hi, Yes you can re-use a few times. But you’ll have to screen, take most of the old roots out, add some mycorrhizae and some type of nutrients additive. For my First outdoor grow, i used the dirt from previous grows mix with compuse and gaia green. Happy grow!!!!
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Bud_Di_Spenza
Bud_Di_Spenzaanswered grow question 4 years ago
I would not recommend to reuse it. It probably has low amounts of nutrients and may also have some mold or other diseases in it. Good luck!
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Mr_Weeds_Autos
Mr_Weeds_Autosanswered grow question 4 years ago
You can but over time, reusing the same potting soil can deplete the nutrient stores in the soil and result in lackluster plants.
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