Instructions for samples and bulk products
Did you find a sample or two in your box or purchase bulk soil additives? YAY! Here are instructions for use 🙂
Mustard meal info guide – Provides useful information as well as application rates. Please read this prior to using mustard on your plants!
Habitat Blends (Bog Witch, Rainforest, and Original)
When mixing your own soil, use 1/4 cup per gallon of soil. Can be used in addition to other products – will not burn plants! For top dressing, simply sprinkle on soil surface and mix in, then water. Best if used every 3-4 months. Top dressing rates:
1/2 TB per 4″ pot
2 TB per 6″ pot
3-4 TB per 8″ pot
6-8 TB per 10″ pot
Please note: Bog Witch is designed for your cranky plants and fusspots, Rainforest for your rainforest floor plants, and Original for any plant that needs a soil refresher 🙂 Please note: the mycorrhizal inoculant will cause ‘fluff’ to grow on the surface of the soil. This is a beneficial fungi and great for your plants!
Volcanic Priestess Habitat Blend
Volcanic Priestess is designed to be used in conjunction with a standard potting soil. Most potting soils don’t have necessary rock dusts because they’re only designed to be used for one season (for outdoor annuals in pots). This blend will take your standard potting soil up a notch, adding in what’s missing. NOTE: You don’t need to add these to OHP soils or use them with our other Habitat Blends – those products already contain all of these ingredients!
1/2 TB per 4″ pot
2 TB per 6″ pot
3-4 TB per 8″ pot
6-8 TB per 10″ pot
TURBO Habitat Blend
This one is a bit different – turbocharged with twice the goodies! For new soil mixes, use 1/2 cup per gallon of soil. For top-dressing, use the amounts in the table below. Simply mix into the soil surface and water in. Will not burn plants. Best if re-applied every 3 months. Please note: the mycorrhizal inoculant will cause ‘fluff’ to grow on the surface of the soil. This is a beneficial fungi and great for your plants!
1 TB per 4″ pot
4 TB per 6″ pot
1/2 cup per 8″ pot
1 cup per 10″ pot
Bug Shit
Use 1/4 cup per gallon of soil, or make a tea by soaking 2 tablespoons in 1 gallon of water for 24 hours. Can be used in addition to other products – will never burn plants! For top dressing, simply sprinkle on soil surface and mix in, then water. Best if used every 1-2 months. Top dressing rates:
1/4 TB per 4″ pot
1/2 TB per 6″ pot
1 TB per 8″ pot
2 TB per 10″ pot
Kelp
Use 2 tablespoons per gallon of soil, or make a tea by soaking 1 tablespoon in 1 gallon of water for 24 hours. Can be used in addition to other products – will not burn plants! For top dressing, simply sprinkle on soil surface and mix in, then water. Best if used every 3 months. Top dressing rates:
1/4 TB per 4″ pot
1 TB per 6″ pot
2 TB per 8″ pot
4 TB per 10″ pot
Neem for Soil
Use 2-4 tablespoons per gallon of soil, or make a tea by soaking 1 tablespoon in 1 gallon of water for 24 hours. Can be used in addition to other products – will not burn plants! For top dressing, simply sprinkle on soil surface and mix in, then water. Best if used every 3 months. Top dressing rates:
1/2 TB per 4″ pot
1-2 TB per 6″ pot
4 TB per 8″ pot
6-8 TB per 10″ pot
Oyster Shell
NOTE: Shellfish allergen – contains oyster shell, obv 🙂
Use 1 tablespoon per gallon of soil, or make a tea by soaking 1/2 tablespoon in 1 gallon of water for 24 hours. Can be used in addition to other products – will not burn plants! For top dressing, simply sprinkle on soil surface and mix in, then water. Best if used every 6-12 months. Top dressing rates:
1/4 TB per 4″ pot
1/2 TB per 6″ pot
1 TB per 8″ pot
2 TB per 10″ pot
Cottonseed Meal
Use 2-4 tablespoons per gallon of soil. Can be used in addition to other products – will not burn plants! For top dressing, simply sprinkle on soil surface and mix in, then water. Best if used every 3 months. Top dressing rates:
1/2 TB per 4″ pot
1-2 TB per 6″ pot
4 TB per 8″ pot
6-8 TB per 10″ pot
Flax Meal
Use 2-4 tablespoons per gallon of soil. Can be used in addition to other products – will not burn plants! For top dressing, simply sprinkle on soil surface and mix in, then water. Best if used every 3 months. Top dressing rates:
1/2 TB per 4″ pot
1-2 TB per 6″ pot
4 TB per 8″ pot
6-8 TB per 10″ pot
Alfalfa Meal
Use 2-4 tablespoons per gallon of soil. Can be used in addition to other products – will not burn plants if used at this rate. For top dressing, simply sprinkle on soil surface and mix in, then water. Best if used every 3 months. Top dressing rates:
1/2 TB per 4″ pot
1-2 TB per 6″ pot
4 TB per 8″ pot
6-8 TB per 10″ pot
Humic Acid
Use 1 tablespoon per gallon of soil, or make a ‘tea’ by soaking 1/2 TB in 1 gallon water for 24 hours. Can be used in addition to other products – will not burn plants! For top dressing, simply sprinkle on soil surface and mix in, then water. Best if used every 3 months. Top dressing rates:
1/4 TB per 4″ pot
1/2 TB per 6″ pot
1 TB per 8″ pot
2 TB per 10″ pot
CalPhos
Use 1/2 tablespoon per gallon of soil. Can be used in addition to other products – will not burn plants! For top dressing, simply sprinkle on soil surface and mix in, then water. Best if used every 6 months. Top dressing rates:
1/3 tsp per 4″ pot
1.5 tsp per 6″ pot
1/2 TB per 8″ pot
1 TB per 10″ pot
Gypsum
Use 1/4 tablespoon per gallon of soil. Can be used in addition to other products – will not burn plants! For top dressing, simply sprinkle on soil surface and mix in, then water. Best if used every 6 months. Top dressing rates:
1/16 tsp per 4″ pot
1/4 tsp per 6″ pot
1/4 TB per 8″ pot
1/2 TB per 10″ pot
Greensand
Use 1/4 tablespoon per gallon of soil. Can be used in addition to other products – will not burn plants! For top dressing, simply sprinkle on soil surface and mix in, then water. Best if used every 6 months. Top dressing rates:
1/16 tsp per 4″ pot
1/4 tsp per 6″ pot
1/4 TB per 8″ pot
1/2 TB per 10″ pot
Volcanic Rock Dust
Use 1 tablespoon per gallon of soil, or mix with water: 1/2 TB in 1 gallon water for 24 hours. Can be used in addition to other products – will not burn plants! For top dressing, simply sprinkle on soil surface and mix in, then water. Best if used every 3-6 months. Top dressing rates:
1/4 TB per 4″ pot
1/2 TB per 6″ pot
1 TB per 8″ pot
2 TB per 10″ pot
Glacial Rock Dust
Use 1 tablespoon per gallon of soil. Can be used in addition to other products – will not burn plants! For top dressing, simply sprinkle on soil surface and mix in, then water. Best if used every 6-12 months. Top dressing rates:
1/4 TB per 4″ pot
1/2 TB per 6″ pot
1 TB per 8″ pot
2 TB per 10″ pot