Emergent - Biochar Grow Medium Blends

Biochar is the main differentiator in the formulation. It is a carbon-rich multipurpose component that promotes microbial activity, improves water and nutrient availability and facilitates establishment and growth of mycorrhizae. Overall, biochar improves the chemical and physical characteristics of the mix facilitating better plant
establishment and growth.

We use an organic predigested fertilizer, which does not include the salts commonly found in non-organic fertilizers. Accumulation of these salts in a potting mix may become detrimental and even toxic. Since the organic fertilizer in our mix is predigested its nutrients are more easily absorbed by the root system of plants. The nutritional profile in our mix is designed to support fast and healthy vegetative
growth for all plants.

Kelp extracts are employed to stimulate plant and root growth. The kelp extract in our formulation is predigested, making all its micronutrients easier to absorb by plant roots. We have inoculated our blend with Mycorrhizae, beneficial fungi that associates with roots of many plant species, improving the absorption and transport of water and minerals by the root systems of plants.

Our formula includes an excellent source of micronutrients (also know as trace minerals). Although micronutrients are needed in significantly smaller amount than macronutrients in our predigested organic fertilizer, they are critical to important plant physiological processes. Coconut coir and cubes of specific sizes are added to the blend in a precise ratio, creating the right balance between excellent water drainage and water retention. This balance allows the plants to remain well-watered for longer time without increasing the risk of drowning the root system.

The combination, amounts and formats of the ingredients in our grow medium blend, all part of the intellectual property generated during the research and development phase, make these grow medium blends uniquely well-suited to promote vigorous vegetative growth in all plants.

• Always start by using clean growing containers; containers must have apertures at the bottom to facilitate drainage and minimize water logging
• Fill-up your containers with Emergent Grow Medium
• Lightly pack down the Grow Medium; growing mix level should be 3/4 to 1/2 inch below the container`s rim
• Saturate the grow medium with water; add water slowly until water starts draining from the bottom of the container
• Wait 10 minutes before seeding or transplanting

• Ensure your seeds or clones are at the centre of the container
• Lightly pack down the growing mix around the container’s edge; you want your seeds or clone to be higher than the edges to ensure water runs away from your plant instead of forming a pool
• Do not place your recently transplanted clones or freshly germinated seeds under intense light or heat conditions; wait until your plant is fairly established
• Carefully water your plants again 3-4 days after transplanting, or after your seeds start to germinate; use approximately half the amount of water you used to saturate your grow medium
• Water your plants every 5-7 days with a third of the water volume you used to saturate the Emergent Grow Medium; the different components of our growing mix are perfectly balanced to maintain just the right amount of water your plant needs
• Water more often if your grow medium feels dry to the touch
  

• During the first four to five weeks add nothing except water to the plants. Do not add more nutrients or food during this phase
• When the plants bloom at the four to five week point we recommend adding a bloom food; EWS has a bloom food under development, however there are current options for this in the market place