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Supersoil mix including coffee grounds, what's your experience?

Kirsten
Kirstenstarted grow question a day ago
Hey everyone! I'm planning my next grow, so I want to go back to adding coffee grounds to my supersoil mix. Have you used them before? Any recommendations or discussion appreciated! 😁 Thank you 💚✌️🍃
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TruTraTri
TruTraTrianswered grow question 20 hours ago
Why? - Coffee grounds contain nitrogen, potassium, and micronutrients. - Boost microbial life and soil structure. - Not a full fertilizer, but a useful additive in living soil. 😂
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Organoman
Organomananswered grow question a day ago
Why? They add basically nothing worthwhile to your soil mix.
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yan402
yan402answered grow question a day ago
Hey growmie, I have used coffee grounds mostly for my tomato plants, they seem to love it when mixed into compost or sprinkled lightly around the base. Helps with structure and a bit of N, but don’t expect it to replace real feeding. Also, always dry them out first, or you’ll end up with mold. 🤞🍀♥️
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TruTraTri
TruTraTrianswered grow question a day ago
Sometimes I add something at switch/bloom, but just a teespoon. Possible recommendations: - Watch out for possible impact on pH. - high mold risk if you have big blocks.. Never got it with my plants/soil, but I can see it at the coffee machine at work ;-). So distribution/drying is important I would say. - I said I use some too, but I am not sure that there is a big advantage vs. worm cast except another pH I am not a coffee drinker so it's harder for me to get coffee than worm casts.. so more or less pH regulation because I usually don't add new compost (for recycling of soil). So good to go.. or not.. however you like ;-)
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Organic_G
Organic_Ganswered grow question a day ago
I also mixed my organic super soil & it worked out pretty well for now, maybe ask chat Gpt to help you for an all around good soil. I didn‘t add coffee grounds because of potential ph drift
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Ninjabuds
Ninjabudsanswered grow question a day ago
Coffee grounds are a good source of nitrogen, which is essential for healthy plant growth. They also improve soil structure and drainage. However, coffee grounds are acidic, so they can lower the pH of the soil. Marijuana plants prefer a slightly acidic to neutral soil pH, so this could be beneficial. However, coffee grounds can also retain too much moisture, which can lead to root rot. Additionally, the caffeine in coffee grounds can inhibit the growth of some plants. It's important to use coffee grounds in moderation and to monitor the pH and moisture levels of the soil.
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