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TheMadHatter420
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How much perlite for a 64Q SGFC?
#23794626 - 11/02/16 01:41 PM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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I have to fruit some cakes in a few days. I made a SGFC out of a 64Q tote. I currently have 2 of the miracle grow bags (8Qt each) as this is what's available. That's 16Qt or 1/4th of the tub. you guys think this is enough or do you think I should pick up a 3rd bag. I didn't want to just dump it in there now to check, and laying a bag in there makes me feel like it might only be 3 maybe 4 inch deep. Thanks
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Edmunter
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4 -5 inches
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Re: How much perlite for a 64Q SGFC? [Re: Edmunter]
#23796305 - 11/02/16 11:23 PM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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Worst case, fruit with it and if it's not enough you can get by with whatever you have until you can buy some more perlite.
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Re: How much perlite for a 64Q SGFC? [Re: Edmunter]
#23796312 - 11/02/16 11:26 PM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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Edmunter said: 4 -5 inches
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Re: How much perlite for a 64Q SGFC? [Re: bodhisatta] 1
#23796346 - 11/02/16 11:37 PM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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The more the better IMO. Atleast 5 bags
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Re: How much perlite for a 64Q SGFC? [Re: Moabfighter]
#23797406 - 11/03/16 12:00 PM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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5 bags would be 40Qt, as each bag is 8QT. The tub is only 64Qt. Seems a bit much, that's like 2/3 the tub full of perlite.
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The miracle grow is shit though. You have to sift out the small shit so you end up with half the bag
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TheMadHatter420
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Re: How much perlite for a 64Q SGFC? [Re: bodhisatta]
#23797421 - 11/03/16 12:04 PM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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OK, thanks for that advise. Ill pick up a couple more tomorrow. They going into a dunk this afternoon and then rolled and enter SGFC tomorrow. For next time I plan to order the coarse grade from my old hydroponics supplier. Just wasn't able to do that this time.
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Re: How much perlite for a 64Q SGFC? [Re: bodhisatta]
#23797424 - 11/03/16 12:05 PM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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4/3th perlite even wouldnbe fine IMO.
I did SFGC for almost a year. I had it figured out pretty well. The cakes when the tub had extreme perlite ALWAYS did better than not having enough. Just my opinion though. If you don't wanna use 5 bags don't. But I personally would.
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TheMadHatter420
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What would you use to sift it our. Is window screen to small? Maybe a small hole colander? I have a flower sifter as well maybe that will work.
Moabfighter I will STRONGLY consider that. I have learned to trust experience over the years.
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Quote:
TheMadHatter420 said: What would you use to sift it our. Is window screen to small? Maybe a small hole colander? I have a flower sifter as well maybe that will work.
Moabfighter I will STRONGLY consider that. I have learned to trust experience over the years.
Your SGFC is a perfect made sifter. Go to your bathtub, turn the shower on, rinse the whole tub, and if you can manage, set the tub down, mix it good, rinse more, keep doing this. Over and over, until your water runs clear.
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Re: How much perlite for a 64Q SGFC? [Re: Moabfighter]
#23797474 - 11/03/16 12:17 PM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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ok thank you much.
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