Organic vs. Non Organic Gardening: Soil Additives Ep.3

Episode 3: Learn about organic soil conditioners and inorganic nutrient fertilizers. We examine worm casings, leonardite, bone ...

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🌱 Adding compost and manure mix to your soil can help improve the growth of your garden.

🌱 Adding more sand to the mixture can enhance the effectiveness of organic additives like compost and manure.

🌱 Azomite, a type of rock dust, can break down organic materials in the soil faster and promote plant growth.

🌱 Bone meal, which is rich in calcium carbonate, can be used as a powdered additive to improve the quality of the soil.

🌱 Worm casings, especially concentrated ones, can be mixed with water to create worm tea, which provides nutrients to plants.

🌱 Natural Guard, a soil activator, can make your soil more probiotic and increase its overall quality.

🌱 Leonardite, a broken-down rock, is an organic material that can enhance the quality of your soil.

🌱 The weekly feed formula contains all the necessary inorganic nutrients that plants need to survive and thrive.

🌱 Using a combination of organic and inorganic nutrients can help you achieve optimal results in your garden.

Timestamped Summary

00:42 The speaker shows different organic additives and inorganic additives that can be used to enhance soil quality in a garden.

02:03 The speaker discusses the use of worm castings and worm tea as organic solutions for gardening.

03:29 The speaker shows a fertilizer mix that they have used for years and recommends for good results in gardening.

04:32 The speaker explains their plan to use both inorganic and organic nutrients in their garden.

06:34 The speaker adds volcanic leonardite to their inorganic grow bed as a soil amendment.

07:27 The video ends with some music.

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Q&A

What are the different additives mentioned in the video?

The different additives mentioned in the video are compost, manure mix, sand, azomite (rock dust), bone meal, worm casings, natural guard (soil activator), and a fertilizer mix.

What is the cost of azomite and sand?

Azomite costs around $10 to $20 for two pounds, while sand is a lot cheaper at $3 for about 30 pounds.

What is the main ingredient in bone meal?

The main ingredient in bone meal is calcium carbonate, which is mostly made from broken down bones.

What is the purpose of using worm casings?

Worm casings are a concentrated form of organic material that can be mixed with water to create a worm tea. They provide nutrients to the soil and are recommended for organic gardening.

What are the inorganic nutrients contained in the weekly feed formula?

The inorganic nutrients contained in the weekly feed formula are nitrogen, potassium, magnesium, boron, zinc, iron, copper sulfate, calcium sulfate, sulfur, chlorine, and a little bit of molybdenum. These nutrients are essential for plant growth and development.