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This is a regeant soil and water Test kit: soil PH, water pH, NPK, pH for hydroponics, alkaline diet & aquariums. This test kit is the perfect tool to help you take care of your plants and crops. It will rapidly check the quality of your soil, water, and other growing conditions in order to help you ensure that all of your plants receive the nutrients they need. This easy-to-use soil test kit is accurate and affordable, measuring pH, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Ammonia Nitrogen levels in the soil. Test your soil and other environmental conditions with ease. The Early Detection Soil and Water Test Kit allow you to detect nutrient levels in the soil or water for an effective gardening experience. You can prevent overfeeding by accurately assessing the primary nutrient content of your soil & ensuring the nutrient contents are available to the plant in the correct pH range for accessibility. This will result in prolific growth in the vegetative stage and massive fruiting in the flowering stage.   Why Test Soil? Nitrogen is synonymous with plant nutrition.It is directly responsible for producing leafgrowth and green leaves. A deficiency causesyellow leaves and stunted growth. Too much nitrogencauses overabundant foliage with delayed flowering;the plant becomes subject to disease and its fruitis of poor quality. Growing plants need phosphorus. It is the2 major constituents of plant genetics and seeddevelopment. A deficiency causes stuntedgrowth and seed sterility. Phosphorus aids plantmaturity increases the seed yield, increases fruitdevelopment, increases vitamin content, and aidsthe plant's resistance to disease and winterkill. Potash strengthens the plant. It helps formK carbohydrates and promotes protein synthesis. It will improve the colour and flavor of the fruit.It further aids early growth, stem strength, and coldhardiness. Plants deficient in potash are usually stuntedand have poorly developed root systems. Leaves arespotted, curled, and appear dried out at the edges.Yields for potash deficiency are low. Plants also need the correct pH(acidity/alkalinity) the level which controlshow well plants utilize the nutrients available in your soil. All plants have aPH preference, so it is important to know the pH level ofyour soil. You can then choose plants with the same pHpreferences, avoid those that will not do well in your soilor know how to go about supplying their special growingneeds. By testing your soil, you determine its exactcondition so that you can fertilize and/or adjust the pHmore accurately, effectively, and economically. 

Freedom Farms Seedstarter is formulated in South Africa as a premium germination medium formulated to create the ideal conditions for seed germination. The finer soil matrix, excellent aeration, seedling specific nutrient levels and inoculation with beneficial microorganisms, are the main reasons for the high success rate of the Seed starter. Ingredients: Coco Coir, Fine Vermiculite, Perlite, Volcanic Rock Dust, Bone Meal, Gypsum, Fermented probiotic bran. Volume: 15L Application: – A fine matrix specifically formulated for seed germination – Free from pathogens and weeds – Excellent for all varieties of seeds – Suitable for both inorganic and organic fertilizer amendments Directions of use: Add germination soil to seedling tray and water thoroughly the first time. Plant seeds and water again lightly for seeds to settle. After the first drying cycle, keep the soil moist. Ideal watering pH for Freedom Farms Craft Soils Ideal pH 5.5 – 6.0 Pure coconut coir has a pH between 5.8 – 6.8. A substrate/soil pH of between 5.5 and 6.5 is ideal for plant nutrient uptake under both organic and inorganic fertiliser regimes. Freedom Farms Coco coir is buffered and charged with natural amendments. The high Calcium content of our amendments maintains the pH in the 6.5-6.8 range and will prevent a decrease in pH (substrate acidification) resulting from fertiliser application or waterings at a low pH. The soil pH is therefore buffered against decreasing pH. On the other hand, an incremental increase in pH resulting from tap water (pH 7-8.5) use can cause the soil pH to increase above the optimal range for nutrient uptake. The soil pH is therefore not buffered against increasing pH caused by using un-pH’d tap water. Watering with a pH of 5.5-6.0 will ensure the pH of the soil remains in the optimal range of 5.5-6.5. About Freedom Farms: Freedom Farms Craft Soils are complete, handcrafted* living soils, formulated* for optimal plant growth and performance in South Africa. Optimising our soils for root health is fundamental in achieving this. Perfectly aerated for optimum oxygen exposure to roots, whilst benefiting from the high water-holding capacity of coconut coir pith. A base mineral blend is added to all our soils to ensure long term Calcium and trace element availability as well as pH stability. Our Craft Soils are inoculated with probiotics and together with the naturally high diversity of microbes in worm castings, our soils are teeming with beneficial soil and plant microorganisms. This optimises nutrient cycling (organic nutrients) and suppresses soil pathogens, keeping the root zone healthy. Some soils are also supplemented with organic plant macro- and micronutrients for growers that want to depend less on additional inputs, whilst still reaping the full benefits. We take meticulous care in sourcing, formulating, preparing and blending the components of our Craft Soils.  *Handcrafted – We blend in small batches and have a hands-on approach every step of the way to ensure product consistency. *Formulated – Both the physical and nutritional aspects of our soils are based on specific recipes which apply to specific requirements of different plant types or nutrient management systems. All ingredients in our Craft Soils are 100% Natural. A range of Craft Soils for the connoisseur, the gardener that requires optimal plant growth that can’t afford to skip a beat in production. Each ingredient in our craft soils can be viewed as a different musical note and when played together in a balanced ratio, creates a symphony reflected as vigorous and healthy plant growth, with greater pest resistance. **Similar to BioBizz All Mix or Fox Farm growing medium.

Freedom Farms Premium Classic organic blend is formulated in South Africa mainly for organic growing practices and organic nutrients. Compared to the Formula1 mix, the Classic has a greater Cation exchange capacity (CEC), higher active organic matter content, as well as a balanced semi-slow release organic nutrient component. It will also hold water longer than the Formula1 mix. Substrate pH 6.5. Freedom Farms Craft Soil Ingredients: Coco Coir, Worm Castings, Compost, Perlite (10%), Vermiculite, Volcanic Rock Dust, Bone Meal, Gypsum, Fermented probiotic bran, Organic nutrients Application: Ideal for container growing Indoor, Greenhouse or Outdoor cultivation Quality organic potting soil for vegetables, herbs and general plants Raised bed system re-planted over multiple cycles (No-till, covercrop) Cultivation of organic medicinal grade CBD plants First watering can either be clean water or for hungrier plants add a single recommended dosage of organic nutrients. The nutrients in the soil should be adequate for approximately 2-6 weeks before additional nutrient applications are required. Ideal watering pH for Freedom Farms Craft Soils Ideal pH 5.5 – 6.0 Pure coconut coir has a pH between 5.8 – 6.8. A substrate/soil pH of between 5.5 and 6.5 is ideal for plant nutrient uptake under both organic and inorganic fertiliser regimes. Freedom Farms Coco coir is buffered and charged with natural amendments. The high Calcium content of our amendments maintains the pH in the 6.5-6.8 range and will prevent a decrease in pH (substrate acidification) resulting from fertiliser application or waterings at a low pH. The soil pH is therefore buffered against decreasing pH. On the other hand, an incremental increase in pH resulting from tap water (pH 7-8.5) use can cause the soil pH to increase above the optimal range for nutrient uptake. The soil pH is therefore not buffered against increasing pH caused by using un-pH’d tap water. Watering with a pH of 5.5-6.0 will ensure the pH of the soil remains in the optimal range of 5.5-6.5. About Freedom Farms Freedom Farms Craft Soils are complete, handcrafted* living soils, formulated* for optimal plant growth and performance in South Africa. Optimising our soils for root health is fundamental in achieving this. Perfectly aerated for optimum oxygen exposure to roots, whilst benefiting from the high water holding capacity of coconut coir pith. A base mineral blend is added to all our soils to ensure long term Calcium and trace element availability as well as pH stability. Our Craft Soils are inoculated with probiotics and together with the naturally high diversity of microbes in worm castings, our soils are teeming with beneficial soil and plant microorganisms. This optimises nutrient cycling (organic nutrients) and suppresses soil pathogens, keeping the root zone healthy. Some soils are also supplemented with organic plant macro- and micro- nutrients for growers that want to depend less on additional inputs, whilst still reaping the full benefits. We take meticulous care in sourcing, formulating, preparing, and blending the components of our Craft Soils.  *Handcrafted – We blend in small batches and have a hands-on approach every step of the way to ensure product consistency. *Formulated – Both the physical and nutritional aspects of our soils are based on specific recipes which apply to specific requirements of different plant types or nutrient management systems. All ingredients in our Craft Soils are 100% Natural. A range of Craft Soils for the connoisseur, the gardener that requires optimal plant growth that can’t afford to skip a beat in production. Each ingredient in our craft soils can be viewed as a different musical note and when played together in a balanced ratio, creates a symphony reflected as vigorous and healthy plant growth, with greater pest resistance. **Similar to BioBizz All Mix or Fox Farm growing medium.

Antifragile Craft Super Soil has a few very important notices regarding super-soils. Due to the high nutrient content in super-soils nutrient toxicity can occur. Especially directly after transplanting. The high nutrient levels of super-soils should cover all the nutrient requirements of the plant through both the vegetative cycle and flowering stage. Especially for plants that can handle the Antifragile Super-Soil at full strength. Freedom Farms Antifragile Craft Super Soil Ingredients: Coco coir, premium worm castings, biochar, perlite, vermiculite, organic nutrient blend, insect frass, volcanic rock dust, fine bone meal, gypsum, fishbone meal, blood meal, diatomaceous earth, Freedom Farms Bokashi, humic acid, Epsom salts, Bacillus Thuringiensis (Fungus Gnat larvae prevention), Trichoderma Harzianum (soil-borne pathogen prevention).   About Freedom Farms   Some important points regarding toxicity issues when using Antifragile Craft Super Soil: Mainly for indoor cultivation. Nutrient requirements and uptake range widely with different strains. Many strains will show toxicity issues when first transplanted into the Antifragile Super-soil. Indoor cultivation conditions are more susceptible to nutrient toxicity due to the lower environmental intensity. Indoor facilities with high intensity will have little to no issues. It is recommended to test the Antifragile Super-soil by using half Antifragile and half Classic soil. Add both soil layers separately in either bottom/top order making sure the roots start off in the Classic soil half. With your first watering allow for a good runoff (very important for a full strength Antifragile grow.) Give your plant/cutting a week to adjust to the strong soil and observe the new growth tips. If the symptoms of toxicity persist after a week then apply a 50% runoff flush on your next watering. Do not add nutrients to rectify the symptoms. If the system you are using is working well for you don't change the complete grow to a new soil immediately. It's recommended to get familiar with the new soil by starting small and noticing which strains do well in a particular soil under your unique growing conditions. Outdoor cultivation performs very well with the full-strength Antifragile Super-soil. Remember to read the information on the back of the bag before using it. Antifragile soil will have small adjustments as we receive feedback from our clients. Customers' feedback is very important to us.  

Freedom Farms Formula 1 is formulated to give the individual more control of the nutrients within the substrate when compared to the fortified Premium Classic blend. Formula1 produces faster plant growth than other combinations, due to its physical properties and type of fertilizer used in the growing medium. This blend is free of additional nutrients, apart from the base amendment mixture. An ideal fertilizer for this soil would be a water-soluble inorganic mineral nutrient. An initial feed is required with the first watering and subsequent additions according to the plant's requirement. When compared to the Formula1 mix, the Premium Classic has higher active organic matter content, as well as a balanced semi-slow release nutrient component. Formula 1 also drains far quicker than the premium classic medium, which makes it ideal for multi-feed systems. Substrate pH of 6.5. Ingredients: Coco Coir, Worm Castings, Perlite (30%), Volcanic Rock Dust, Bone meal, Gypsum, Fermented probiotic bran. Application: – Container growing – Indoor or Greenhouse cultivation – High-intensity production with automated fertigation – Balanced nutrient solution input essential A runoff or leaching is necessary with every second nutrient application to counter a salt build-up. Feed scheduling for this soil will require more frequent watering if you're looking for accelerated growth. Ideal watering pH for Freedom Farms Craft Soils: Ideal pH 5.5 – 6.0 Our coco coir is buffered and charged with natural amendments. The soil pH is buffered against decreasing pH. The high Calcium content maintains the pH in the 6.5-6.8 range, thus preventing a decrease in pH (substrate acidification) resulting from a nutrient application or watering at a low pH. Consequently, an increase in pH resulting from tap water (pH 7-8.5) use would result in a soil pH increase, above the ideal range for nutrient uptake. Watering at a pH of 5.5-6.0 will ensure the soil remains within the optimal range of 5.5-6.5. Freedom Farms Craft Soils are complete, handcrafted living soils, formulated and optimized for plant growth and performance in South Africa. We add a base mineral blend to all our craft soils to ensure long term Calcium and trace element availability and pH stability. Freedom Farms Craft Soils are comprised of 100% Natural ingredients. They've gone to great lengths to source, formulate, prepare and blend our Craft Soils. *Handcrafted – We do small batches and keep it hands-on to ensure the quality and consistency of our product. *Formulated – The physical and nutritional aspects of our soils are based on specific techniques particular to the requirements of different plant types and/or nutrient management systems.

This outstanding substrate, Atami Bi Grow Mix, is perfect for a wide variety of plant types. This substrate is ideal for green-thumbs because it comes pre-fertilized and has a balanced composition of premium peat and coco fibers. Bi-Growmix's ratio is what makes it so effective in facilitating plant nutrient uptake. Water and air can be used to fill the spaces in the substrate, giving the plants more oxygen than they would get otherwise.Coco fibers in Bi-Growmix increase the volume of the air spaces, so more oxygen can reach the plants. Plants can access the nutrients they need whenever they are needed thanks to the slow release of the nutrients. Because of the coco fibers' porous structure, plants may spread their roots widely, which improves their ability to absorb nutrients and stimulates healthy growth.For the first few weeks of growing, you won't need to add any nutrients to the Atami Bi Grow Mix because it already contains fertilizer. This substrate has a moderate amount of fertilizer, with an NPK ratio of 12-14-24 and 700g per cubic meter. In addition, it is available in a 50-liter bag, which is just right for both amateur gardeners and professional cultivators.

Hydrocache water retaining gel is a moisture-retaining carbo enriching gel that works into the soil to hold on to moisture, so plants can absorb it as and when it needs it. Carbon load your garden, water-saving. Available size: 100g Why is carbon key: It retains microbes, elements, and nutrients for sustained slow release to the root zone. It promotes the structure, biological and physical health of soil/mediums. Its a buffer against harmful substances Directions for use: Groundcovers/ Planting beds 5-100g/m2 Work hydrocache granules into the soil to a depth of approximately 10-15cm depending on the expected root depth. Water thoroughly. Increase rate of sandier soils. Large areas may be power rotovated. Grasses and Turf 12-100g/m2 Small areas can be applied and treat by hand. Ensure even spreading for large areas, apply Hydrocache with a drop seeder and power rotovator. Water well immediately after. Shrubs: 3.5-litre pots 8-16g/plant. 8-litre pots 20-30g/plant. 20-litre pots 50-60g/plant. 40-litre pots 100-120g/plant. Mix granules with backfill below and around roots and water thoroughly. Trees: Evergreen 8-16g/25-litre volume of soil. Deciduous 20-30g 25-litre volume of soil. Active ingredients: Potassium Polyacrylate, Activated Carbon.