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Is synganic works( synthetic fertilizers + organic living soil

Snakeking
Snakekingstarted grow question 5mo ago
Hey everyone Can i use Tripart line by terra aquatica In my organic living soil? I know synthetic fertilizers can lower the microbial activities but how much? I mean can i charge it with compost teas or its a waste?
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All_our_small_plants
All_our_small_plantsanswered grow question 5mo ago
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
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Ultraviolet
Ultravioletanswered grow question 5mo ago
When most people hear the word “fertilizer,” they think of synthetic fertilizers, but the word fertilizer refers to any substance or mixture added to soil or a growing medium that increases its fertility or ability to sustain life. Some fertilizers are synthetically produced, and others are mixtures of decomposed organic waste such as worm castings or bat guano (aka bat poop), which are rich in essential nutrients. When most people hear the word “fertilizer,” they think of synthetic fertilizers, but the word fertilizer refers to any substance or mixture added to soil or a growing medium that increases its fertility or ability to sustain life. Some fertilizers are synthetically produced, and others are mixtures of decomposed organic waste such as worm castings or bat guano (aka bat poop), which are rich in essential nutrients. Organic is a buzzword that has many selling points of, relating to, Organic describes things that are natural or related to nature. In common usage, organic is used to mean “healthful” or “close to nature.” Think of it more like a spectrum; no one indoors is 100% organic. As we can never truly replicate nature's process, we aim to be as "close to nature's method using nature's means". So don't get too stuck on organic and labeling. Soil is a "medium", a middle ground for water and salt minerals; what that medium consists of is irrelevant to a degree. it's a staging area, a deposit area for salt minerals. How you apply them and what you apply will change the parameters. Soil particles have negative charges, which attract positively charged cations. Cations are not tightly held to the soil particles, so they can be exchanged with other cations in the soil water. Plant roots remove cations from the soil solution, which are then replaced by cations from the soil particles. 98% of minerals that uptake from root zones, uptake from water solution primarily 2% are from soil particles directly. (CEC) A measure of how much cations, or positively charged ions, a soil can store. CEC is a soil texture indicator, with lower CECs indicating sandy soils and higher CECs indicating denser soils. Soils with low CEC need frequent, short irrigations, while soils with high CEC need less frequent, longer irrigations. The average CEC of coco coir is between 40-100 (meq/100g) Organic matter has a very high CEC ranging from 250 to 400 meq/100 g. Because a higher CEC usually indicates more clay and organic matter is present in the soil, high-CEC soils generally have greater water holding capacity than low-CEC soils. Most people grow with very low CEC, meaning their soil doesn't have the capacity to store much charge. This means you have to provide nutrients in a readily available form that doesn't need breaking down further by microorganisms, fungi, or bacteria. Overfeeding and improper application can harm soil health, Synthetic ferts are made to feed plants, not soil, Soil health, particularly its ability to support plant growth, is closely linked to the presence and balance of the "big 3" cations: calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+), and potassium (K+), which are essential plant nutrients. Soil health, crucial for plant growth and ecosystem function, is linked to the "Big 3" of soil health indicators: physical, chemical, and biological properties, all of which are interconnected and influence each other. In soil, Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), and Potassium (K) are essential nutrients, and their ratios and availability are critical for plant growth and overall soil health. A balanced soil composition of these elements is crucial for optimal plant uptake and crop yields How much or how little is up to you; you're essentially asking if you should go from 56% organic to 58%, You know what I mean- whatever works! So long as your PH and EC stay in range she is good to go.
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Green_claws
Green_clawsanswered grow question 5mo ago
I use nutes just to boost my living soil in tiny amounts when needed along with organic feed...
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yan402
yan402answered grow question 5mo ago
Yeah you can mix the two, I’ve never done full-on “living soil,” but my soil stays active and healthy and I’ve used synthetics with no issues. TriPart won’t wipe out your microbes unless you overdo it. If you blast them with high doses every time, yeah it’ll throw things off. But light feeding, letting the soil breathe, and the microbes usually hang in there. Compost teas, worm castings, EM, all good stuff to keep things alive down below. Definitely not a waste. Just don’t expect it to be fully “organic” once synthetics are in play, it’s more about balance than purity. I’ve run synthetics and still had nice soil smell, gnats (unfortunately), fat roots — and even the occasional mushroom popping up, so yeah, it works. Go easy and you’re good. See you around growmie ✌️♥️
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