For providing a good nutrient base when mixing new soils, we recommend using HERB-SUPERB at up to 3.5% of the volume of the mix. The most effective HERB-SUPERB formula for building a new soil for general purpose is the HERB-SUPERB balance formula.
You can use HERB-SUPERB to build your soil on by itself, however for maximal effect and long term feeding we recommend the use of STONE-AGE mineral composite at a 1:1 Ratio (so for every 1 part HERB-SUPERB you use 1 part STONE-AGE) along side it to supply soil buffering and complimentary trace minerals.
ABOUT NEW SOIL DOSING:
40L of soil is defined by your base materials (including Drainage and Compost/Casting portions) in total.
You are best advised to mix the above portions thoroughly with your base materials, adding enough moisture to ensure it feels like moist cake base (it shouldn't feel wet), then set aside, covered for a minimum of 2 weeks (longer is better! and establishes a much better soil food web) before use.
*You can also add GREEN-SUPREME with the water used to moisten down the mix to aid in better water absorbtion*
*DARK-MATTER living rhizosphere myco-cosm can be applied also to supply a fresh charge of soil probiotics, mycorrhizal species and pest/pathogen preventing organisms*
For recharging used soils, we recommend using HERB-SUPERB at ratios from 1% to 2.5% of the volume of the mix. The most effective HERB-SUPERB formula for recharging a used soil for general purpose is the HERB-SUPERB balance formula.
You can use HERB-SUPERB to recharge your soil by itself, however for maximal effect and long term feeding we recommend the use of STONE-AGE mineral composite at a 2:1 Ratio (so for every 2 part HERB-SUPERB you use 1 part STONE-AGE) along side it to supply soil buffering and complimentary trace minerals.
ABOUT USED SOIL DOSING:
How much you choose to add back to the soil really depends on how the plants looked as they came out of the soil previously. For plants that were looking a bit lacking or showing signs of deficiencies, higher charge rates are recommended, for plants that looked fine and healthy, lower charge rates can be utilised.
You are best advised to mix the above portions thoroughly with your used soil, adding enough moisture to ensure it feels like moist cake base (it shouldn't feel wet), then set aside, covered for a minimum of 2 weeks (longer is better! and establishes a much better soil food web) before use.
*You can also add GREEN-SUPREME with the water used to moisten down the mix to aid in better water absorbtion*
*DARK-MATTER living rhizosphere myco-cosm can be applied also to supply a fresh charge of soil probiotics, mycorrhizal species and pest/pathogen preventing organisms*
*ANTI-MATTER can be added to assist in breaking down dead roots and converting them into usable sugars for your plants/microbes.
For use in planting holes inground, we recommend using HERB-SUPERB at up to 2%, incorporated into the existing soil thoroughly.
Inground, this equates to roughly 1 Cup of HERB-SUPERB per average sized planting hole (2 spade widths wide by 1 spade width deep). Using STONE-AGE mineral composite alongside at a 2:1 Ratio is recommended for maximal nutrient uptake and to ensure there is adequate nutrition in the soil.
ABOUT DOSING PLANTING HOLES:
For use as a Topdress we recommend applying a dusting of HERB-SUPERB around the dripline of each plant (avoiding the stem), followed by a thorough watering. If growing in bottom irrigated containers (Such as S.I.P style) then top watering isn't a 100% requirement.
*Covering with a quality layer of organic mulch such as our ALFA-MULCH is highly recommended and aids in decomposition.
*Utilising with ANTI-MATTER molecular enzyme bioreactor will aid in more rapid and complete assimilation of these top dressings*
ABOUT TOP DRESS DOSING:
While these are recommended doses, it is important to note that due to the nature of how these organic top dressings work in soil, it is quite difficult to overdo their application - unlike chemically derived and refined fertilisers.
HERB-SUPERB is chock full of super awesome microbe foods and can be used to brew high quality Compost/Vermicast teas for Microbe multiplication, or rapid effect Nutrient Teas for use as biofertilisers to boost your soil.
It is 100% completely vital that your Brew apparatus is both well designed with the ability to supply adequate (or even Luxury level oxygenation) and for the brewer to be thoroughly clean for quality - disease free brews to be made. If this cannot be supplied, many people will do better Top Dressing as recommended above.
ABOUT DOSING TEAS:
*We don't recommend using Blackstrap molasses or other sugars alongside brewing teas with the HERB-SUPERB range, as these formulas already provide readily digestible sugars and feedstocks for the microbes in balanced proportions. More sugars can have the effect of culturing "lazy" microbes rather than the slower - yet more valuable and resilient microbes which prefer less "junkfood" feed sources, this is especially true when utilising alongside our Microbial products as these also supply additional food stock tailored to the microbes in those formulations*
*Nutrient Teas vs Microbial teas - We define Nutrient Teas as those brewed specifically to extract Nutrients from solid amendments for use as soil drenches/foliar feeds not unlike conventional fertilisers are used, Wheras Microbe Teas (commonly called Compost teas) we define as those brewed for their Microbial content, the fact that they contain nutrients is more a bonus than the purpose.
*TEAS SHOULD SMELL GOOD WHEN COMPLETE - WHILE IT MIGHT NOT SMELL GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT IT SHOULD NOT SMELL BAD OR MAKE YOU WRETCH. THE GENERAL RULE IS IF IT STINKS, SMELLS "EGGY" OR OTHERWISE FOUL THEN IT ISN'T WORTH APPLYING TO YOUR SOIL DUE TO BEING LOADED WITH PATHOGENIC ORGANISMS AND WILL DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD, IF IN DOUBT CHUCK IT OUT!!*
Dosages of HERB-SUPERB have been based on extensive, real world trials with growers both in Australia across a multitude of States and settings in addition to being trialled in legal states such as Oregon and California.
It is important to note that while it is difficult to apply too much HERB-SUPERB, following the application guidelines will help you achieve optimal results in the use of this product.
HERB-SUPERB is slow release and unlikely to cause burning, it is recommended however to follow any application of amendments with a good watering to ensure the product is washed into the soil for access by your plants.