i say semi urgent, because if the answer to my question is a good one, *fingers crossed*, then i will be able to start my grow a lot sooner.

i live out in the country. plain and simple. across the street from me my neighbor(who is a really cool guy) has acres and acres of cornfields.
my question is, can i use the soil from the corn field to get my indoor grow started?

my understanding is that you do not need to feed the little guys for at least the first two weeks, but then after that, you can start them on a nute schedule.
what do you think? i know i could get enough from him for a 'project' in our front yard to warrant getting the soil, but i can't ask him about it, as far as growing cannabis goes.

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No, you don't wanna do that. I wouldn't, anyway.

God only knows what kinds of crawling things, bugs and bacteria might be in there. Plus, there will be chemical fertilizers and all kinds of other stuff in there. Then, there are considerations like soil aeration and that kinda thing.

On the subject, I've recently switched from Fox Farms soil to Sunshine Mix #4, an inert aggregate. I like it a lot and it's only $45 for a huge bail of it.

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Taking from the outside and moving it in isn't a good idea in any case, plants included. You will just take in pests and diseases.

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Cannabis is a transformation, f(x), such that -> and -> . Do the math and smoke!

You'll have to sterilize it by baking, if you're going to bring it inside. Heat it til it reaches a core temp of 180. At least you'll of killed whatever bugs are in it. A tough road to hoe but, doable... Good luck.

Bingo Zigzagman. The microwave works well also, if your just doing a couple of keg cups.

That's what I was thinking...you could sterilize it...

Please do not do it sprocket. It is just one way to start off with tons of problems!
By heating the soil you also kill all the helpful microbacteria that help the plants. And once you add water, you will have problems with damping off for seedlings as well as drainage. For seedlings all you need is to go to wally world and buy a bag of hydronex I think. It is only a couple bucks a bag. Here is a link: A simple organic recipe that works well

Get a soiless mix without any nutes added to it. And then add aprox. 30% perlite if there is some already in it. There are many soil mixes in the organic growing section. Check them out.

Peace

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You can't go wrong with Fox Farm Ocean Forest soil. It has the pH you need. I've used for many successful grows, including seedlings, start to finish and clones. It's just a great soil.

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wow, okay, awesome response guys! thanks for the help.
i was thinking, because of my inexperience, that it would somehow be organic given the source.
i think i will take jangel's cue and grab some hydronex. i'm just trying to be as frugal as i can, lol.

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