Overview
Gold Sky Organics Premium Organic Living Soil offers a user-friendly and effective solution for high performance plant production. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate through the soil preparation, watering process, maintenance of beneficial microbes and fungi, and recharging the soil after harvest.
Initial Setup
Soil Preparation: Fill your preferred container or garden bed with Gold Sky Organics Premium Organic Living Soil. The soil is ready-to-use and doesn't require mixing with other soils or amendments.
Planting: With your soil prepared, sow your seeds or transplant your young plants directly. This soil provides an optimum environment for seed germination and plant growth.
Watering
Start with Moisture: Ensure your soil is evenly moist, but not soaking wet, before planting. This balance stimulates the beneficial microbes and fungi in the soil.
Check Before Watering: Overwatering can lead to root rot and damage soil life. Stick your finger an inch into the soil to check its moisture. If it feels dry, it's time to water; if it's moist, wait.
Deep Watering: Deep, infrequent watering is preferred. This encourages roots to grow deeper, promoting healthier plants.
Maintaining Microbes
Add Worm Castings: Regularly enrich your soil with worm castings. They improve nutrient absorption and contribute to overall soil fertility.
Use Compost Tea: Apply compost tea every 2-4 weeks to enhance the soil's microbial life. This soil can be used as a tea starter.
Apply Organic Mulch: Organic mulch protects your soil, conserves moisture, and gradually decomposes to feed the microbes.
Avoid Synthetic Fertilizers: These can harm the beneficial microbes and fungi in your soil. Stick to organic inputs whenever possible.
Replenishing After Harvest
Remove Plant Debris: Begin by removing any remaining plant material from the previous crop, such as roots and leaves. This organic matter can be composted separately and later returned to the soil.
Add Worm Castings: Organic worm castings are a great way to replenish the soil with essential nutrients that your previous crop might have used up. These provide a rich source of beneficial microbes, aiding in nutrient absorption and overall soil health.
Apply Organic Top Dressing: Replenishing the top layer of the soil with an organic top dressing can help reintroduce lost nutrients. It can also provide a slow-release food source for the soil's beneficial microbes.
Incorporate Microbial Boosters: Include microbial boosters to enhance the population and activity of beneficial microbes and fungi. These can come in the form of granules or liquid solutions and are designed to enrich the soil ecosystem.
Use Fully Composted Organic Matter: If you're using compost, ensure that it's fully composted and processed in a controlled, pest-free environment to reduce the risk of pest transfer. This compost will add beneficial nutrients back to the soil and promote soil fertility.
Plant a Cover Crop: Cover crops, like clover or rye, add nutrients back into the soil, protect it from erosion, and maintain the activity of beneficial microbes and fungi.
Give the Soil Rest: Allowing your soil to rest for a few weeks to a few months between crops provides the necessary downtime for the beneficial microbes and fungi to break down the organic material and recharge the soil.
Test Soil pH: Soil pH can impact nutrient availability. Test your soil after each harvest to ensure it's in the optimal range for your next crop. Amend as needed to achieve the desired pH level.
Maintain Soil Structure: Avoid compacting the soil during the recharge period. The structure of the soil is important for root growth, water infiltration, and the overall health of your soil ecosystem
Conclusion
The convenience of Gold Sky Organics Premium Organic Living Soil does not compromise its effectiveness. It is an optimal medium for plant growth, providing a rich, balanced environment that encourages plants to thrive.
Remember, the key to success is observation. Each growing environment is unique, and the needs of your plants can change based on the weather, the season, and the specific plant varieties you're growing. By keeping an eye on your plants and your soil, you'll be able to adjust your care routine as needed and keep your Gold Sky Organics Premium Organic Living Soil in top condition.
Thank you for choosing Gold Sky Organics Premium Organic Living Soil. We applaud your commitment to organic. We're confident that you'll appreciate the ease of use and impressive results from our living soil. Happy gardening!