Step 1: Compost
Compost is the driving life force of our grow mediums. Without a proper source, you risk nutrient lockout, pathogenic fungi/bacteria presence, and heavy metal issues. Due to mineralization, compost is constantly changing. We can’t stress enough how important this step is before structuring the soil. Once confirmed by a microbial and chemical analysis that our compost is safe and balanced, we can begin mixing.
Step 2: Soil Structuring
We physically structure our soil with different inputs depending on the type of grow medium that is being engineered. The correct amount of aeration, porosity, and organic matter are vital for thriving cannabis plants. For example, a reusable living soil needs long lasting ingredients like pumice, biochar, and sandy loam, whereas a soilless potting mix uses shorter term lighter inputs like peat moss, coco, and perlite.
Step 3: Soil Amendments/Soil Chemistry
Nutrient balance might be the critical element to create a grow medium meant for success. Without balance, microbial life cannot thrive – and overall, the medium will perform poorly. Since compost is constantly changing, we constantly test our inputs and mixes. This ensures that before, during, and after the soil is created we can confidently plant into the mix with success. Once our soils are structured to our specifications, we add amendments for fertility. This process is based on our chemical analysis results. Those amendments are then integrated and broken down into plant available nutrients. This process involves patience. Only when we see the plant response we desire in our grow trials do we feel confident in releasing a mix to the public. All of our inputs/grow mediums are stored indoors in our temperature-controlled soil facility to ensure consistency.
Step 1: Compost
Compost is the driving life force of our grow mediums. Without a proper source, you risk nutrient lockout, pathogenic fungi/bacteria presence, and heavy metal issues. Due to mineralization, compost is constantly changing. We can’t stress enough how important this step is before structuring the soil. Once confirmed by a microbial and chemical analysis that our compost is safe and balanced, we can begin mixing.
Step 2: Soil Structuring
We physically structure our soil with different inputs depending on the type of grow medium that is being engineered. The correct amount of aeration, porosity, and organic matter are vital for thriving cannabis plants. For example, a reusable living soil needs long lasting ingredients like pumice, biochar, and sandy loam, whereas a soilless potting mix uses shorter term lighter inputs like peat moss, coco, and perlite.
Step 3: Soil Amendments/Soil Chemistry
Nutrient balance might be the critical element to create a grow medium meant for success. Without balance, microbial life cannot thrive – and overall, the medium will perform poorly. Since compost is constantly changing, we constantly test our inputs and mixes. This ensures that before, during, and after the soil is created we can confidently plant into the mix with success. Once our soils are structured to our specifications, we add amendments for fertility. This process is based on our chemical analysis results. Those amendments are then integrated and broken down into plant available nutrients. This process involves patience. Only when we see the plant response we desire in our grow trials do we feel confident in releasing a mix to the public. All of our inputs/grow mediums are stored indoors in our temperature-controlled soil facility to ensure consistency.
