How do I ensure my Easy As Organics Living Soil has optimal moisture before planting into it?
Easy As Organic Soil Blends are more dry straight out of the bag than what is recommended for plant growth. When you first fill your pot with your living soil, it should be evenly and slowly watered until evenly hydrated before planting anything. Allow soil to settle for up to 24 hours prior to planting to activate biology and encourage even moisture throughout container. Use this same technique for re-hydrating and re-using your soil that has been left to dry out for too long. A Digital Blumat Moisture Meter is an excellent tool to help guide optimal moisture levels. Aim for around 60mbar when you first hydrate soil out of the bag prior to planting.
Will this work for all of my plants?
Our soil blends are designed for fast growing, annual crops. All vegetables and herbs that produce dense fruit and flowers will grow to their full potential in this soil mix.
Can I put seeds or clones directly in my Easy As Organic Soil?
Yes, there are no “hot” components or artificial fertilisers in our soil blends. You can successfully germinate seeds, plant seedlings and clones and grow all the way to harvest in the same soil!
What type and size of container should I use with my Living Soil?
For use in containers we recommend a minimum of 50L volume for each fast-growing annual plant. If you exceed the number of fast-growing annuals per 50L pot by more than 1, less than satisfactory performance may be observed. This is due to not enough soil biology necessary to meet the demands of your plants. Set yourself up for success from the start and if planting nutrient-hungry, fast-growing annuals, ensure there is at least 50L of soil to meet plant needs. Success in no-till organic growing is directly relative to the volume of soil you have to work with. Try to use the rule above as a minimum and bear in mind that as you increase this volume, so too will the performance of your crops. We recommend fabric pots which encourage an aerobic environment in the root zone. The microbes we want in the soil food web thrive in aerobic environments so when using containers this is a no-brainer. We like to use GeoPots or Root Pouch as they are very high quality and will last for years.