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HERO ============ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"cb-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-eyebrow\"\u003eMade in Montrose, Colorado\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-hero-h\"\u003eEverything your soil needs.\u003cbr\u003eOne bag.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo feed schedule.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-lead\"\u003eCraft Blend feeds a living plant through a top dress, builds a soil from scratch, or re-amends one you already have. Sixteen premium amendments doing the work, so the biology in your soil feeds the plant on its schedule instead of yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack when we only sold single ingredients, a friend pointed out that amending against his soil test meant buying fifty pounds of every one of them, and asked why we did not just put it all in one bag. The suggestion took a minute. Getting the blend right took a lot longer. His last name is Craft, and it fit perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe label it 2-4-2 and it tests closer to 3-5-2\u003c\/strong\u003e, because a guaranteed analysis is a promise and we would rather beat ours than explain one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-stats\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e16\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium amendments\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-stat cb-stat-link\" data-oke-reviews-modal-trigger=\"\" data-oke-reviews-product-id=\"shopify-368834317\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e5.0\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage from 1,700+ reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e13+ yr\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaking living soil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e0\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfined animal farm inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-note\" style=\"margin-top: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not take our word for any of this.\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 1,700 growers have reviewed this bag. \u003cspan class=\"cb-revlink\" data-oke-reviews-modal-trigger=\"\" data-oke-reviews-product-id=\"shopify-368834317\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eGo read what they said.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============ 2. HOW TO USE ============ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"cb-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-eyebrow\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"cb-h\"\u003eThree jobs, one bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-lead\"\u003eCraft Blend is a complete dry amendment, and it is built to be a top dress. That is how we use it and how nearly every customer uses it. The other two rates are there for building a soil from scratch or remixing one you already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-uses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-use\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-num\"\u003e01 \/ TOP DRESS  ·  START HERE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"cb-sh\"\u003eFeeding a living plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-rate\"\u003e1\/4 cup per plant every 2 to 4 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what the product is for. Scratch it into the mulch layer, water it in, and let the biology carry it down through the top six inches. Better still, use the container chart below for the exact amount for your pot or bed. No waiting and no dumping soil, it goes down around plants that are already growing. Good practice is to keep it off the stem itself and spread it out toward the drip line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-use\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-num\"\u003e02 \/ MIXING SOIL\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"cb-sh\"\u003eBuilding soil from scratch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-rate\"\u003e4 cups per cubic foot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr 50 lbs per cubic yard, when Craft Blend is the only source of nutrients and minerals in a soil you are building yourself. \u003cstrong\u003eLet this one sit one to two weeks, or until it cools off.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh material plus this much amendment will heat up as the biology gets to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-use\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-num\"\u003e03 \/ RE-AMEND\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"cb-sh\"\u003eRemixing existing soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-rate\"\u003e1\/2 to 1 cup per cubic foot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rate is only for dumping the container out, mixing the amendment through the whole volume, and starting the round over. Plenty of growers work that way. We do not, because top dressing gets to the same place without moving all that soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField scale?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use at 1\/2 ton per acre. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/pages\/wholesale\"\u003eTalk to us about bulk pricing\u003c\/a\u003e and the 1 yard super sack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne cup weighs about 7 ounces\u003c\/strong\u003e, so roughly two cups to the pound. Bags yield about \u003cstrong\u003e6.8 cups (3 lb)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e22.8 cups (10 lb)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e100 cups (44 lb)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e2,700 cups (1 yard super sack)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest used alongside castings or compost and your favorite probiotic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Craft Blend brings the minerals and the nutrition. The compost brings the biology that unlocks them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro tip: brewing compost tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 1\/4 cup of Craft Blend for every 4 to 5 gallons of brew. It puts more microbes and enzymes in the water, pulled from everything in the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============ 2B. TESTIMONIALS ============ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"cb-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-eyebrow\"\u003eFrom the comments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"cb-h\"\u003eWhat growers say\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree of the most upvoted comments on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xOm8fDScMAE\"\u003eCraft Blend video\u003c\/a\u003e. Go read the other three hundred while you are there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-quotes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-quote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Every company take note, THIS is customer service! The levels of info dropped on this channel make me feel like I should be paying tuition!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003e@bervillefreak\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-quote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I think I speak for everyone when I say we all appreciate your transparency. To you and the team, keep up the good work!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003e@ashyknuckles1161\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-quote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Game changer for me. Craft Blend has simplified my organic grow so much and I can't say how much I appreciate them. I'm a disabled Marine Veteran and I needed a company like this in my life. Cheap and easy to use and they are extremely transparent, which sets my mind at ease.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003e@HåppýHayron\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============ 3. WHAT IS IN IT (accordions) ============ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"cb-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-eyebrow\"\u003eOpen it up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"cb-h\"\u003eWhat is in it, and what is not\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery ingredient named, the lab work published, and the list of what we refuse to buy. Open whichever one you care about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" class=\"cb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAll 16 ingredients, and why each one is in there\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo proprietary blend language and nothing hidden behind a trade secret claim. This is also the hardest part of making it: sixteen ingredients means sixteen suppliers, sixteen lead times, and sixteen minimum orders landing at one building in western Colorado. Any one of them showing up late holds the whole run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mlist\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mno\"\u003e01\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mname\"\u003eThorvin Icelandic Kelp Meal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-mtag\"\u003eTrace minerals\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mbody\"\u003eAscophyllum nodosum out of the cold, clean waters off Iceland, geothermally dried rather than sun bleached, which keeps the plant growth compounds and trace mineral profile intact. Supports stress tolerance and root development. We went looking for cleaner kelp and did not find any. \u003cspan class=\"cb-mhard\"\u003eDifficulty: Thorvin sells in bulk or not at all, so buying it means committing serious money to one ingredient well before we need it. It is expensive kelp. Cheap kelp is easy to find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mno\"\u003e02\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mname\"\u003eBlack Soldier Fly Frass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-mtag\"\u003eNitrogen + chitin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mbody\"\u003eInsect castings that feed soil biology hard while carrying real nutrient value and trace minerals. Tests low for heavy metals, which is not something you can say about most cheap nitrogen sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mno\"\u003e03\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mname\"\u003eAlfalfa Meal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-mtag\"\u003eNitrogen + growth stimulant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mbody\"\u003eA classic for a reason. Nitrogen plus triacontanol, a natural growth stimulant, plus enough organic matter to improve structure as it breaks down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mno\"\u003e04\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mname\"\u003eRice Bran\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-mtag\"\u003ePhosphorus + microbial food\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mbody\"\u003eThe high phosphorus bran in the blend, and one of the best fungal foods you can put in a soil. Rice bran is what growers reach for when they want to wake up biology fast, and it carries its phosphorus on an organic matter base the soil food web will actually work on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mno\"\u003e05\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mname\"\u003eCrustacean Meal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-mtag\"\u003eChitin + calcium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mbody\"\u003eThe chitin source. Chitin in the soil feeds the organisms that produce chitinase, which is part of how a healthy soil food web regulates itself. Also brings calcium and slow nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mno\"\u003e06\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mname\"\u003eFish Meal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-mtag\"\u003eFast nitrogen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mbody\"\u003eHigh organic nitrogen with a full amino acid profile. Available quickly once the soil biology gets on it, which is what keeps this blend from being entirely slow release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mno\"\u003e07\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mname\"\u003eFish Bone Meal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-mtag\"\u003ePhosphorus + calcium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mbody\"\u003eWild caught fish bone, not steamed cattle bone. Slow release calcium and phosphorus that stays available through a long flower without spiking. \u003cspan class=\"cb-mhard\"\u003eDifficulty: steamed bone meal costs a fraction of this and comes out of confined cattle and pig operations. That price gap is why so many blends use it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mno\"\u003e08\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mname\"\u003eOrganic Non-GMO Soybean Meal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-mtag\"\u003eNitrogen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mbody\"\u003eThis is premium grade soybean meal and the certification is Oregon Tilth certified organic and non-GMO. Standard soybean meal comes off conventional soy, which in the United States is overwhelmingly herbicide tolerant seed grown to be sprayed. Organic certification does not allow that. What you get here is plant based nitrogen with a complete amino acid profile, and one of the best long term nitrogen sources for a no-till bed, from a crop that was not treated with synthetic herbicides. \u003cspan class=\"cb-mhard\"\u003eDifficulty: certified organic soybean meal costs several times what the conventional commodity costs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mno\"\u003e09\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mname\"\u003eOrganic Malted Barley Flour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-mtag\"\u003eEnzymes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mbody\"\u003eSprouted, kilned, and milled to a flour by a certified organic food grade sprouter. Barley is the enzyme workhorse, and milling it to flour instead of a coarse crack means it blends evenly and goes to work immediately. \u003cspan class=\"cb-mhard\"\u003eDifficulty: enzymes fade with time and heat, so this has to arrive fresh and go straight into the blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mno\"\u003e10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mname\"\u003eOrganic Malted Corn Flour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-mtag\"\u003eEnzymes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mbody\"\u003eA different grain sprouts to a different enzyme and amino profile. Corn broadens the range of what the blend can break down instead of doubling up on what barley already does. It is also the one grain in here where the organic certification does real work, since the large majority of corn grown in this country is genetically modified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mno\"\u003e11\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mname\"\u003eOrganic Malted Lentil Flour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-mtag\"\u003eEnzymes + protein\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mbody\"\u003eA sprouted legume rather than a grain, so it brings a protein and nitrogen contribution alongside its enzymes. Together these three are the same milled sprout blend we sell as GnarBar, and Craft Blend gets it at full strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mno\"\u003e12\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mname\"\u003eK-Mag (Langbeinite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-mtag\"\u003eK + Mg + S\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mbody\"\u003eA single mined mineral that delivers potassium, magnesium, and sulfur together in a form that works in small amouns. Stem strength, photosynthesis, and terpene and flavor development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mno\"\u003e13\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mname\"\u003eGood Vibes Paramagnetic Basalt Flour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-mtag\"\u003eRock dust\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mbody\"\u003eMilled to a flour rather than a grit, so the surface area is high enough that the minerals actually weather out on a timeline that matters to your plant. Broad trace element coverage and long term remineralization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mno\"\u003e14\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mname\"\u003eWollastonite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-mtag\"\u003eSilicon + calcium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mbody\"\u003eA natural calcium silicate, and the main reason there is plant available silicon in this bag. Silicon goes into cell walls and shows up as stronger stems and better tolerance of heat, drought, and pest pressure. It is also the third of three separate calcium chemistries in this blend. \u003cspan class=\"cb-mhard\"\u003eDifficulty: one calcium source is cheaper and simpler. We run three.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mno\"\u003e15\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mname\"\u003eGypsum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-mtag\"\u003eCalcium + sulfur\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mbody\"\u003eCalcium and sulfur for the health and the terps. Improves structure in soil and keeps calcium available so you are not chasing lockout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-mno\"\u003e16\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mname\"\u003eOyster Shell Flour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-mtag\"\u003eCalcium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mbody\"\u003eCalcium carbonate, the slow and buffering form. That completes the set. This blend carries calcium sulfate from gypsum, calcium silicate from wollastonite, and calcium carbonate here: three minerals, three release curves, and three different partners riding along with the calcium in sulfur, silicon, and carbonate. \u003cspan class=\"cb-mhard\"\u003eMost blends carry one calcium source, and it is usually lime, because lime is by far the cheapest way to add calcium. It is also a mined material whose trace metal content varies considerably from deposit to deposit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-mtotal\"\u003eTotal: \u003cb\u003e16 ingredients\u003c\/b\u003e  \/  Mixed on site in Montrose, Colorado\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cb-faq\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is not in it, and why\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-lead\"\u003eNo confined animal farms. That is the rule for this blend, and this is what it rules out. A bag can say organic and still be full of things you would not want near food. \"Organic\" on a fertilizer label usually means approved for organic use. It almost never means the ingredient came from an organic source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"cb-out\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-x\"\u003eOUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteamed bone meal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA byproduct of confined cattle and pig operations. Cheap phosphorus on a supply chain we will not stand behind. We pay for wild caught fish bone instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-x\"\u003eOUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlood meal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame source, same problem. Fast nitrogen out of the same confined animal system, with no traceability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-x\"\u003eOUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eChicken manure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt comes out of confined poultry operations, and it carries whatever those birds were fed and whatever was administered to them. You are importing that supply chain into your soil, including heavy metals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-x\"\u003eOUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeather meal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame birds, same operations, same possibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-x\"\u003eOUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiosolids\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreated human sewage sludge, sold to soil companies at volume. It carries whatever the municipality's waste stream carried but treated so it's \"safe\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-note\" style=\"margin-top: 17.6px;\"\u003eWe wrote the whole disccussion up. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/pages\/read-the-labels\"\u003eRead the Labels\u003c\/a\u003e is free and it will change how you shop for amendments, including ours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cb-faq\" id=\"cb-analysis\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eThird party lab results: NPK and heavy metals\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-lead\"\u003eA guaranteed analysis is a legal promise printed on a bag. We set ours deliberately low, because bags get printed in big runs and organic inputs vary batch to batch, and we never want to be the company explaining why a bag came in under its own label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo the guarantee is a number every batch clears, and then we show you the actual lab work. Here is a recent batch, tested by Spectrum Analytic, an independent lab in Ohio that we do not own and cannot lean on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-tw\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"cb-t\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eLabel guarantee\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eActual result\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Nitrogen (N)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.00%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cb-delta\"\u003e2.99%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable Phosphate (P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.00%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cb-delta\"\u003e5.10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoluble Potash (K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.00%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cb-delta\"\u003e2.34%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-note\"\u003eThe label is the floor, not the forecast. Organic inputs move around, so treat 2-4-2 as what you are guaranteed and the lab result as what that batch actually did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"cb-sh\" style=\"margin-top: 32px;\"\u003eHeavy metals, same batch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-note\" style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo be clear about what this table is:\u003c\/strong\u003e these are contaminants we test \u003cem\u003efor\u003c\/em\u003e, not ingredients we put in. Every soil amendment on earth carries trace metals, because they come out of the ground. The only question is how much, and almost nobody publishes the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the part nobody publishes. If a blend leans on biosolids, cheap phosphate rock, or rendered livestock, this is the table that gives it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo things before you read it.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one batch, not a permanent specification. Rock dusts, marine inputs, and mined minerals are natural materials, and their trace metal content moves from lot to lot no matter who is blending them. Anyone quoting you a fixed heavy metal number is quoting you one test. Second, if you are growing under compliance testing, \u003cstrong\u003earsenic and cadmium are the two that matter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Those are the ones that cause problems. We source with that in mind, we buy from the cleaner end of every material we can, and we test rather than assume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-tw\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"cb-t\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eContaminant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eThis batch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eAllowed limit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMargin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArsenic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cb-delta\"\u003e170x under\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCadmium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cb-delta\"\u003e150x under\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 0.01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e366\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cb-delta\"\u003eBelow detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 0.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cb-delta\"\u003eBelow detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelenium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e156\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cb-delta\"\u003e1,100x under\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCobalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.89\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e816\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cb-delta\"\u003e920x under\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cb-delta\"\u003e290x under\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolybdenum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e252\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cb-delta\"\u003e115x under\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot regulated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicronutrient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-note\"\u003eAll figures in mg\/kg, which is the same as parts per million. Limits are from AAPFCO SUIP #25, the model heavy metal rule states adopt to decide whether a fertilizer is legally adulterated, calculated at the 6.0 percent P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e minimum multiplier the rule requires. Cobalt, molybdenum, nickel, and copper are plant micronutrients, so finding them here is expected and useful rather than a problem. Results are specific to the batch tested. We publish what we find instead of promising a number we cannot guarantee across every lot.\u003cbr\u003eLab: Spectrum Analytic Inc., Washington Court House, OH. Sample CRAFT 0304, Lab No. FF71627. Sampled 03-12-2026, tested 03-13-2026. Analysis by EPA SW-846 methods 3050B, 6010D, and 7471B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============ 4. USING IT (accordions) ============ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"cb-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-eyebrow\"\u003eGetting it right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"cb-h\"\u003eAmounts, pairing, and picking the right bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" class=\"cb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eContainer size specifics: how much to top dress\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRates below are for a full top dress. Start at these numbers, watch the plant, and adjust from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-tw\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"cb-t\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eContainer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCups\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eOunces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHobby Bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarthBox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTray2Grow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x4 bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3x3 bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4x4 bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4x8 bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-note\"\u003eNot sure how much soil you are working with? Run the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/pages\/how-much-soil-do-you-need-simple-soil-volume-calculator\"\u003esoil volume calculator\u003c\/a\u003e, then come back and dose off the cubic feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eField and acreage rates\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse at 1\/2 ton per acre.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/pages\/wholesale\"\u003eContact us for bulk pricing\u003c\/a\u003e at that volume, and ask about the 1 yard super sack rather than buying bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashington state growers: do not apply more than 5,000 lbs per acre per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" class=\"cb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eRunning it with BuildAFlower, the standard top dress\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-eyebrow\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eThe way we actually run it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eCraft Blend is dry amendments, and dry amendments do nothing on their own. Something has to break them down first. That is why the standard top dress is both products together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"cb-chain\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraft Blend goes down on the soil surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/buildaflower-top-dress-kit\"\u003eBuildAFlower\u003c\/a\u003e, a loaded living compost, goes over the top of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compost holds moisture against the amendments and brings the biology that wakes them up.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat biology produces the enzymes, and the enzymes break everything down over time, feeding the plant on its schedule instead of yours.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 16px 0 0;\"\u003eYou are not stacking two fertilizers. You are putting down the food, and then putting down the thing that eats it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-note\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eBuildAFlower goes down by coverage rather than by the cup, so its rates live on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/buildaflower-top-dress-kit\"\u003eits own page\u003c\/a\u003e. Craft Blend rates are above and do not change either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes it work in coco?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt helps, but be realistic about it. Craft Blend is designed for living soil, and living soil is what makes it work: biology breaks the amendments down and hands the nutrition to the plant over time. Straight coco coir does not have that biology to start with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn coco, add compost or worm castings along with it so there is something alive in there to do the work. It will contribute real nutrition and minerals. It probably will not be enough on its own to let you stop feeding entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your goal is to get off a bottled schedule, the honest answer is to move toward a living soil rather than trying to make coco behave like one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" class=\"cb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs there a vegan version, or can I build one?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraft Blend is not vegan. It contains fish bone meal, fish meal, crustacean meal, oyster shell flour and insect frass. We would rather say that plainly than let anyone find out later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn oyster shell specifically: Some vegans do include bivalves on the grounds that they lack a centralized nervous system, and oyster shell flour is the shell rather than the flesh, a byproduct of the seafood trade. That is a line you get to draw, not us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to build something close to this without the animal inputs, here is how the pieces map:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish bone meal\u003c\/strong\u003e is calcium and phosphorus. Rice bran covers the phosphorus. Gypsum and wollastonite cover the calcium without touching pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish meal\u003c\/strong\u003e is fast nitrogen. Seed meals do the same job: alfalfa and organic soybean meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrustacean meal\u003c\/strong\u003e is calcium and chitin. Insect frass is the closest chitin source if insects clear your bar. If not, leave it out and lean on the minerals above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOyster shell flour\u003c\/strong\u003e is slow calcium carbonate. Gypsum and wollastonite already cover calcium if you are excluding it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will not land in exactly the same place, particularly on the chitin, but you will get a genuinely good vegan blend out of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the ratios?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt began as equal parts of every single ingredient. Then we tripled the fish bone meal to bring the phosphorus up. That is the whole origin of the recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want to build it at home, you can get very close with equal parts of everything and triple the fish bone meal.\u003c\/strong\u003e We would rather tell you that than pretend there is a secret in here. The hard part was never the perfect ratio. It is sourcing sixteen ingredients this clean and getting them to one building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCraft Blend, or something else?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraft Blend is the balanced all-arounder. Here is when to reach for it and when not to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-route\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-when\"\u003eReach for Craft Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"cb-sh\"\u003eRe-amending and top dressing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed soil that needs a full reset, a no-till bed between runs, or any plant that needs a complete balanced feed. This is the default.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-when\"\u003eReach for BuildAVeg \/ BuildABloom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"cb-sh\"\u003ePushing a specific stage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you want to lean nitrogen heavy through veg or drive a hard flower. Stage specific boosters layered on top of a Craft Blend base. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/buildaveg-vegetative-plant-booster-by-buildasoil\"\u003eBuildAVeg\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/organic-amino-chelated-buildabloom\"\u003eBuildABloom\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cb-when\"\u003eReach for Potting Soil 3.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"cb-sh\"\u003eStarting from nothing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need actual soil and not an amendment, start with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/buildasoil-premium-potting-soil-version-3-0\"\u003e3.0\u003c\/a\u003e. It already has Craft Blend logic built in, and you re-amend it with this later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============ 5. FAQ ============ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"cb-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cb-eyebrow\"\u003eQuestions we actually get\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"cb-h\"\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy does the label say 2-4-2 if it tests higher?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the label is a guarantee and we intend to keep it. Bags get printed in large runs and organic inputs vary from batch to batch, so a label set at the average is a label you will eventually fall short of. We set ours at a number every batch clears, then publish the actual lab results so you can see the real numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this a bloom product? The phosphorus looks high.\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Craft Blend is a complete amendment for the whole grow, not a flowering booster. Put it down at transplant and again at flowering, and every two to four weeks in between if you are top dressing. Same bag the entire time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2-4-2 throws people because the middle number is the biggest. That is a guaranteed analysis, which is a legal floor printed on a bag, not a feeding strategy. Living soil does not work like a bottled schedule where you swap products at flip. You feed the soil a complete diet and the plant draws what it needs when it needs it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhosphorus is not a flowering-only nutrient either. Roots run on it from the first week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I burn my plants with it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is far more forgiving than a salt fertilizer because almost nothing in it is immediately plant available. The soil biology has to process it first, which means the release follows the plant's demand instead of your calendar. That said, more is not better. Stay in the stated range, especially with young plants and small containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to let it sit before planting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends which rate you are using, and for the one nearly everyone uses, no.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop dressing: no wait.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scratch it into the mulch layer around plants that are already growing and carry on. It is safe and forgiving because almost nothing in it is immediately plant available. The biology has to break it down first, so it releases on the plant's schedule instead of arriving all at once at the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing a new soil from scratch: give it one to two weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e, or until the temperature comes back down. At 4 cups per cubic foot going into fresh material, the pile heats up as biology works through all that carbon and nitrogen. Let it cool before you plant into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat we do care about is mulch, and we care about it on day one.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set the mulch layer as soon as the amendment goes down. It keeps the surface moist and biologically active from the start, which is how you avoid ever getting behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill it smell?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the bag and you will smell it, but it is not strong. It smells like the land and the ocean, which is exactly what is in there: alfalfa, milled grain and bran on one side, kelp, crustacean and fish bone on the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are smelling it after it goes down, it is usually sitting too exposed on top of the mulch. Work it into the soil, or cover it with a compost layer like BuildAFlower. That will not eliminate the odor, but it turns the volume way down, and indoors that is normally all you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it ever goes sour or foul rather than earthy, that is not the amendment. The soil is too wet and not getting air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs it safe around pets and kids?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is food for soil, not a pesticide, but dogs are drawn to the fish and crustacean meal and will dig for it. Work it into the soil rather than leaving it sitting on the surface, and cover with mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long does a bag keep?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStored sealed, cool, and dry it holds for a long time. Moisture is the enemy, not time. If it gets damp it will clump and start composting in the bag. Keep it off a concrete floor and out of the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIndoor, outdoor, garden beds, houseplants?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of it. Vegetables, fruit trees, ornamentals, houseplants, indoor containers, raised beds. Scale the rate to the container size using the table above. Houseplants get the low end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich bag size should I get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRough math: one 4x4 bed takes about 8 cups for a full re-amend, so a 10 lb bag covers roughly three of those. If you are running more than a couple of beds or containers, the 44 lb bag is a significantly better price per cup and it stores fine. Commercial growers should look at the 1 yard super sack or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/pages\/wholesale\"\u003etalk to us about wholesale\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFish meal and fish bone meal are still animal products. How is that different?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish are killed and processed, and we are not going to pretend otherwise. The line we draw is not about whether an animal died. It is about what rides along with the material and which industry it funds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlood meal, steamed bone meal, feather meal, and chicken manure come out of confined animal farms. Those animals eat conventional feed crops, and whatever was in that feed, or was administered to the animal, concentrates into the byproduct. Buying those amendments means importing that entire upstream supply chain into your soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur fish bone is wild caught, and it is a byproduct of fish already processed for human food. Nobody is catching fish to make this. Commercial fishing has real problems of its own and we are not going to wave them away, but between funding a feedlot fed on herbicide-treated grain and using the bone left after the fillets came off, we made a call. We would rather tell you plainly what the call was than quietly leave the ingredient off the list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHas the recipe changed over the years?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it will again any time we find something better. The current formula has been running for a while now and it is the cleanest version we have made. The most recent revisions: malted barley became three malted grains milled to flour, camelina meal came out because the press cake was too coarse to meter accurately into a blend, and our old volcanic tuff was replaced with paramagnetic basalt flour and wollastonite when that material stopped being available. The label also moved to a more conservative guarantee so it holds on every batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have never revised this blend to cut cost. Every change has gone the other direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============ 6. CLOSER ============ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"cb-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cb-closer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe test our soil and publish the results.\u003c\/strong\u003e We are not asking you to take our word for the ingredient list. See the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/pages\/batch-soil-testing\"\u003ebatch soil test results\u003c\/a\u003e, or watch us actually make this stuff on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/buildasoil\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWould rather watch than read?\u003c\/strong\u003e We walked through this whole blend on video: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xOm8fDScMAE\"\u003eBuildASoil Highlight: Craft Blend, High Quality Soil Amendment\u003c\/a\u003e. It was recorded before our most recent formula update, so a couple of ingredients have changed since, but everything in it still holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions before you order? Our whole staff grows. Chat, email, or call. We would rather talk you into the right product than sell you the wrong one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BuildASoil","offers":[{"title":"3 lb","offer_id":952957049,"sku":"CRAFT1","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lb","offer_id":51627385356659,"sku":"CRAFT10","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44 lb","offer_id":952957061,"sku":"CRAFT4","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Yard Super Sack 1220 lb","offer_id":41859589898428,"sku":"CRAFT8","price":3750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/9641\/files\/craftfamilyv2.png?v=1786549695"},{"product_id":"clover-cover-crop-blend-12-seed-60-percent-clover","title":"Clover Cover Crop Blend - 12 Seed BuildASoil Mix 60% Clover","description":"\u003c!-- ==========================================================\n     BuildASoil: Clover Cover Crop Blend\n     Paste the whole thing into the Shopify product description\n     using the CODE EDITOR (\u003c\u003e icon), not the visual editor.\n\n     NOTE: the previous version used a \u003cstyle\u003e block and the theme\n     stripped it, which broke every layout element. This version uses\n     inline styles only and reads correctly even with zero CSS applied.\n     Do not convert this back to a style block.\n     ========================================================== --\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:860px;line-height:1.6;font-size:16px;color:#3d4a38\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#4a7c33;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe same blend for over 10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:28px;line-height:1.2;color:#1d2419;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003eThe healthiest, most beautiful grow you have ever had, with nature doing the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.55;color:#1d2419;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eThat is what a cover crop is really for. Yes it feeds the soil. But the reason growers fall in love with it is simpler than that. A living green floor under your plants looks incredible, it makes the whole thing feel like farming instead of feeding, and your main plant stops looking like it is standing alone in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px;font-size:15px;color:#4a7c33;font-weight:600\"\u003e12 species  |  Around 60% clover  |  Non-GMO  |  Small seed for containers  |  Grown in the USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:22px;line-height:1.25;color:#1d2419;margin:30px 0 10px;font-weight:700\"\u003eBare soil is the problem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px\"\u003eSoil was never meant to sit naked. Left bare between rounds it crusts over, dries out on top, compacts every time you water, and the biology you spent money building goes quiet with nothing to feed it. The mycorrhizal network you inoculated has no living host, so it fades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px\"\u003eThere is a second problem that hits home mixers especially hard. When you build your own soil it is easy to end up over amended. A cover crop is the cleanest fix there is. It takes that surplus up into plant tissue and hands it back slowly as the residue breaks down, so instead of an imbalance sitting in the bed you get biomass on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px\"\u003eAnd the part nobody says out loud: bare dirt is boring to look at. You did not get into growing to stare at a pot of soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2f5220;border-radius:12px;padding:24px 26px;margin:26px 0;color:#e8efe2\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:20px;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003eThree steps. That is the whole thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#c9d8bf;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:15px\"\u003eYou do not need equipment, a schedule, or any experience to do this well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;color:#e8efe2\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffffff\"\u003eSow it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scatter the seed, then rake it in or top it with a light layer of compost or coco. Keep the surface damp for two weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffffff\"\u003eLet it grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e It comes up fast. Take it to 3 to 6 inches, or keep it low and living underneath your main plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffffff\"\u003eChop and drop.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut it at the surface and leave it right there. That is your mulch, your nitrogen, and your worm food in one move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:22px;line-height:1.25;color:#1d2419;margin:30px 0 10px;font-weight:700\"\u003eWhat it looks like when it is working\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px\"\u003eA soft green carpet under your plants that holds moisture so well you stop worrying about overwatering. Worms working right up into the surface layer instead of hiding at the bottom. Soil that stays crumbly and damp and smells alive. A canopy that has company underneath it instead of standing over bare ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThen you cut it down and it feeds everything. That is the whole loop, and you built it out of a bag of seed and some water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f6f0;border:1px solid #dfe3d8;border-radius:12px;padding:20px 22px;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:18px;color:#1d2419;font-weight:700\"\u003ePick your bag size above and get a stand going this week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px\"\u003eMost growers start with a pound to see what it does in a few containers, then move up once they are sowing every bed between every round. It stores fine for the following season if you buy ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#6b7566;margin:28px 0 6px\"\u003eOpen any section below for the details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #dfe3d8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#1d2419;font-size:17px\"\u003eWhy it works: what living roots do for your soil\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1d2419\"\u003eFeeds the microbes directly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Living roots leak sugars and organic acids into the root zone. That exudate is the fuel your bacteria and fungi run on, and no bottled input replaces it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1d2419\"\u003eKeeps mycorrhizae alive between crops.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mycorrhizal fungi need a living host. A cover crop bridges the gap between rounds so the network is still there when your next plant goes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1d2419\"\u003eEvens out an over amended mix.\u003c\/strong\u003e Home built soils often carry excess. A cover crop parks that surplus in plant tissue and releases it slowly when you chop and drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1d2419\"\u003eFixes nitrogen in place.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clovers, vetch, peas, lentils, and cowpeas all host nitrogen fixing bacteria. Chop them down and that nitrogen cycles back into the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1d2419\"\u003eBuilds structure you can feel.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twelve species means twelve different root shapes, from fine fibrous mats to deeper taproots. Roots open channels, hold aggregates together, and leave the soil friable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1d2419\"\u003eProtects the surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare soil crusts, compacts under watering, and dries out. A canopy keeps the top inch soft, moist, and biologically active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1d2419\"\u003eMakes watering easier.\u003c\/strong\u003e Actively transpiring plants pull water through the profile. It is much harder to overwater a container that has a cover crop working in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1d2419\"\u003eCrowds out volunteers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A thick stand takes up the space and light that weeds want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1d2419\"\u003eGrows your own mulch.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mulch layer is part of the BuildASoil Way, and this is the cheapest mulch there is because you grow it in place rather than hauling it in. Plenty of growers run both: lay down organic straw first, then chop and drop the cover crop into it. The straw holds structure and moisture, the green material brings nitrogen and sugars, and together they turn into an active mulch layer instead of a dry blanket sitting on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #dfe3d8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#1d2419;font-size:17px\"\u003eHow to sow it, and the two ways growers use it\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#1d2419;font-size:17px\"\u003eGet the seed into contact with the soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eDo not just scatter and walk away. Broadcast the seed, then rake it in, scratch the surface, or top it with a light layer of compost or coco so the seed is actually touching soil instead of sitting on top of dry mulch. Seed to soil contact is the number one reason germination fails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px\"\u003eThen irrigate the surface more often than usual for the first two weeks. Light and frequent beats deep and occasional here. After germination you can go back to your normal watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#1d2419;font-size:17px\"\u003eMethod 1: green manure between rounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px\"\u003eThe most common way growers use this blend. It resets a bed between crops and puts a fresh pulse of biology and biomass into the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 18px;padding-left:22px\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1d2419\"\u003eSow after harvest, or undersow before it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed the bed once it is cleared, or take the Masanobu Fukuoka approach and sow underneath the canopy shortly before you harvest, so the cover crop is already established when the main plant comes out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1d2419\"\u003eLet it run to 3 to 6 inches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall enough to be real biomass, young enough to break down fast and stay tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1d2419\"\u003eChop and drop.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut it at the surface and leave the material right there. Work it lightly into the top inch if you want it gone faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1d2419\"\u003eCover it.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sheet of cardboard or row cover over the chopped material holds moisture and heat and speeds decomposition considerably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1d2419\"\u003ePlant in about two weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull the cover, and the bed is ready for transplant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#1d2419;font-size:17px\"\u003eMethod 2: living mulch under an established crop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px\"\u003eHere the cover crop stays alive all season underneath your main plant. The goal is a low, subservient layer, not a competitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1d2419\"\u003eTiming is the whole trick.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow after your main crop is already growing vigorously. If you seed too early, the cover crop can get ahead of the plant you actually care about. Seeded on time, the main canopy shades it out and keeps it in check on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eIf any of it gets leggy, smash it down with your hand or chop a little off the top. Keep it low and keep it subordinate. In exchange you get a soil surface that never bakes, a root zone that stays biologically active, and a container that is much harder to overwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #dfe3d8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#1d2419;font-size:17px\"\u003eHow much seed you need\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eHalf a tablespoon per square foot is the rate that reliably works. Plenty of growers go to a full tablespoon or more per pot when they want the thickest, fastest stand, and that is a legitimate choice, not a mistake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;background:#2f5220;color:#ffffff;padding:10px 12px;font-size:14px\"\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;background:#2f5220;color:#ffffff;padding:10px 12px;font-size:14px\"\u003eRate per square foot\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;background:#2f5220;color:#ffffff;padding:10px 12px;font-size:14px\"\u003eWhat a pound covers\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe3d8\"\u003eContainers and beds, standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe3d8\"\u003eAbout 6 grams, half a tablespoon\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe3d8\"\u003eRoughly 75 square feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe3d8;background:#f4f6f0\"\u003eContainers and beds, heavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe3d8;background:#f4f6f0\"\u003eA full tablespoon, 12 to 15 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe3d8;background:#f4f6f0\"\u003eRoughly 30 to 38 square feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe3d8\"\u003eOpen ground, broadcast\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe3d8\"\u003eLight broadcast over prepared soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe3d8\"\u003eRoughly 900 square feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eFor reference, we weighed it: a level tablespoon of this blend runs about 12 grams and a heaping one about 15.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eHere is the way to think about the heavy rate. Seed is stored food. When you sow thick and then chop and drop, you are essentially top dressing living seed meal that germinates first and builds a canopy on the way. Very little of it is wasted, because it all ends up back in the same soil either way. The reason we publish the lighter rate as standard is economics, not agronomy. Sow heavy in a few containers if you want the fastest results. Sow light when you are covering ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eA 5 gallon container measures about 13 inches across, which is just under one square foot of surface. A 4 foot by 8 foot raised bed is 32 square feet, so a little under half a pound covers it at the standard rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #dfe3d8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#1d2419;font-size:17px\"\u003eWhat is in the blend\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eFour clovers make up the bulk of it, with legumes, grains, and flax rounding out the root architecture and the flowering window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#1d2419\"\u003eWhite Dutch Clover, Medium Red Clover, Crimson Clover, Yellow Sweet Clover, Hairy Vetch, Common Vetch, Forage Pea, Indianhead Lentil, Red Ripper Cowpea, Mancan Buckwheat, White Proso Millet, Carter Flax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eWe aim to keep every batch identical. Seed availability shifts from season to season, so there can be slight variation between batches. Questions about a specific bag go to \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@buildasoil.com\" style=\"color:#2f5220\"\u003esupport@buildasoil.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #dfe3d8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#1d2419;font-size:17px\"\u003eShould I inoculate when I sow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eWe recommend it, and we use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/rootwise-mycrobe-complete\" style=\"color:#2f5220\"\u003eRootwise Mycrobe Complete\u003c\/a\u003e. Sowing a cover crop is the best window you get to introduce biology, because you are about to have thousands of brand new roots looking for partners at the same time. Putting it down with the seed means those relationships form as the stand establishes instead of months later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eIf your soil is already well established and biologically active you can get away without it. If you are sowing into a new mix, a bagged soil, or anything that has been sitting bare and dry, do not skip it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #dfe3d8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#1d2419;font-size:17px\"\u003eWill the cover crop compete with my plants?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eNot if you time it right. As a living mulch, sow it once your main crop is already growing vigorously so the canopy shades it and keeps it low. If it ever starts reaching, smash it down or chop the tops. As a green manure between rounds there is nothing to compete with, so let it run to 3 to 6 inches and cut it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #dfe3d8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#1d2419;font-size:17px\"\u003eDoes it steal nutrients from my soil?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eIt borrows them and gives them back. Everything the cover crop takes up is held in plant tissue that returns to the same bed when you chop and drop. That is exactly why it helps an over amended mix. The legumes in this blend also bring in nitrogen from the air that was not in your soil to begin with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #dfe3d8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#1d2419;font-size:17px\"\u003eDo I have to till it in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eNo, and we would rather you did not. Chop it at the surface and leave the residue as mulch, or work it lightly into the top inch if you want faster breakdown. Deep tillage undoes the structure the roots just built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #dfe3d8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#1d2419;font-size:17px\"\u003eWhy is my germination patchy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eAlmost always seed to soil contact or surface moisture. Seed sitting on top of dry mulch will not germinate. Rake it in or cover it lightly, then keep the surface damp with more frequent light watering for the first two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #dfe3d8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#1d2419;font-size:17px\"\u003eDoes it work indoors under lights?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eYes. Cover crop is not just a field practice. Under lights it germinates fast and stays low, and it is one of the easiest ways to keep a no-till container alive between rounds instead of letting it sit bare and dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #dfe3d8;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe3d8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#1d2419;font-size:17px\"\u003eHow should I store leftover seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eCool, dark, and dry, sealed against moisture and rodents. Stored properly, it holds up fine for the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f6f0;border:1px solid #dfe3d8;border-radius:12px;padding:20px 22px;margin:26px 0 0\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:18px;color:#1d2419;font-weight:700\"\u003eSow it once and you will not go back to bare soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px\"\u003eChoose your size above. Pair it with organic straw for the base mulch layer, worm castings to top dress before you sow, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/rootwise-mycrobe-complete\" style=\"color:#2f5220\"\u003eRootwise Mycrobe Complete\u003c\/a\u003e to inoculate at seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BuildASoil","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":51629092438387,"sku":"CLVR05","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lb","offer_id":1003256488,"sku":"CLVR02","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lb","offer_id":1003256504,"sku":"CLVR06","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/9641\/files\/clovercropfamily.png?v=1787170758"},{"product_id":"buildasoil-clackamascoots-organic-nutrient-kit","title":"BuildASoil Nutrient Kit - Official ClackamasCoots Style","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the original, authorized Clackamas Coots style nutrient kit that lets you mix elite soil at home with simple, proven ingredients and clear rates. Built on the recipe that reshaped craft growing, supported by Coot, and still giving back with every purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis recipe uses ratios you can follow anywhere in the world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClackamas Coots showed the community that balanced inputs, real biology, and mineral support can outperform bottled programs. This is our official kit, made with his blessing and formatted for modern growers. Tens of thousands of dollars from kit sales have been donated to Coot and we continue that support with ten percent of income going directly to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA streamlined set of premium organic amendments that form the nutritional base of the Coots style mix. Pair it with our separate Mineral Kit and your preferred base mix to complete the full recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will need in addition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian sphagnum peat moss. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh quality compost or worm castings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn aeration amendment such as pumice, rice hulls, lava rock, or perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included in the Nutrient Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrustacean Meal: crab and shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKelp Meal: Ascophyllum nodosum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeem Cake: Ahimsa brand - best in the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoots Gnarly Barley: Sprouted barley, lentils and corn. 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Minerals are added separately at four cups rock dust per cubic foot using the Mineral Kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase mix guidance from Clackamas Coots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEqual parts sphagnum peat moss, an aeration component such as pumice, rice hulls, or lava rock, and a quality humus source such as compost, worm castings, or well made leaf mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy there is no heavy phosphorus input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh phosphorus amendments such as soft rock phosphate and fish bone meal can suppress mycorrhizal life. This kit delivers balanced nutrition with ingredients that carry natural phosphorus at agronomic levels, supporting strong biology and consistent plant health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions for use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombine equal parts peat, aeration, and compost or castings to create your base. 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Adjust watering by weight and feel, keep air moving, and maintain reasonable VPD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes on materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 cubic foot bales of peat typically expand to about 3cubic feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.8 cubic foot bales typically expand to about 6 cubic feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose local compost or castings of known quality whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA word on results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Coots approach emphasizes balance and biology. Once your soil is built correctly, pH tends to self regulate, pest and disease pressure drops, and irrigation becomes more forgiving. Most growers report better aroma, stronger resilience, and faster turnaround with less input cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e“A wonderful thing about a balanced, mineralized soil based on the soil's exchange capacity is that everything else becomes easier. The soil pH self adjusts to its optimum, plant disease and insect problems largely disappear, water retention, drainage, soil texture, and rate of decay of organic matter all become self regulating and automatic, weather permitting. The grower knows that the nutrients are in the crop because the nutrients are available in the soil. 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Demand for phosphorus, calcium, and potassium climbs fast, and if that demand outruns the rate your soil can release them, the plant does not get a second chance at that window. BuildABloom closes the gap when you are pushing harder than biology alone can keep up with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIt is a dry, water-in amendment for the flowering half of the season. Micronized minerals bound to OMRI Listed vegan soy amino acids, guaranteed 2-10-5 with 10% calcium, so the phosphate, potassium, and calcium move into the plant instead of locking up in the soil. \u003cstrong\u003eNo bone meal, no guano, no phosphoric acid.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not a stronger fertilizer than the alternatives. It is a more available one, which is why the rate is so small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-stats\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e14.18%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable phosphate, Aug 2024 third-party test\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e113.5 gal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady-to-use solution from a single 1 lb bag\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e~1% of limit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighest heavy metal reading against the AAPFCO rule\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eZero\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBone meal, guano, or phosphoric acid\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- ============ WHAT IT IS FOR ============ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bb-sec\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-eyebrow\"\u003eWhat it is for\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bb-h\"\u003eBloom is where seasons get won or lost\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThrough veg a plant mostly wants nitrogen, and living soil holds plenty. Then it flips and the demand curve changes shape. Now it wants phosphorus to build flower sites, calcium to give that new tissue structure, and potassium to move sugars into it. All at once, for two or three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiving soil holds all of it. The question is how fast it can hand it over.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrients in a living soil are released by biology, at biology's pace. That works beautifully when the plant's demand and the soil's release rate are in the same neighborhood. Push demand past that pace and you can be sitting on a pot full of phosphorus the plant cannot reach quickly enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThree things push demand past it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer size.\u003c\/strong\u003e A plant that outgrew its pot has more demand than that volume of soil can supply, however well the soil was built.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight intensity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard lighting drives growth faster than mineralization keeps up. More light means more the soil has to deliver every week to match it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture swings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Release and root uptake both depend on steady moisture. Let a pot ride wet to dry and back and release stalls at the dry end. A watered-in source is available the moment it reaches the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIf you are running large containers under moderate light with steady watering, you may not need this at all, and we would rather tell you that than sell you a bag. If you are pushing any of those three, this closes the gap, and it is worth catching early: when supply falls behind during bloom you rarely get a clean deficiency you can diagnose, just sites that never fully pack out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-note\"\u003eWorth knowing: there is a second way to attack a rate problem, which is to speed the soil up rather than add availability to it. That is what \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/rootwise-bio-phos-biological-bloom-support\"\u003eRootwise Bio-Phos\u003c\/a\u003e does, using phosphorus-solubilizing biology to free up what your soil already holds. It runs on the same weeks in our schedule. Not required, and not a substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-dose\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cu\u003eFills the flower\u003c\/u\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003ePhosphorus and calcium, held steady\u003c\/b\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003ePhosphorus drives flower formation. Calcium builds the cell walls that give new tissue its structure. Guaranteed 10% calcium here, higher than the phosphate.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cu\u003eWithout pushing veg\u003c\/u\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003eOnly 2% nitrogen\u003c\/b\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eA bloom feed heavy in nitrogen tells the plant to keep making leaves when you need flowers. This is deliberately low.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cu\u003eWithout the tradeoff\u003c\/u\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003eNo acid, no animal byproduct\u003c\/b\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eYou do not have to choose between availability and keeping your soil biology intact. That is the whole reason it exists.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bb-sh\" style=\"margin-top:25.6px\"\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAnything that flowers or fruits. Cannabis growers are most of our customers and the schedule below is written for them, but it works the same on tomatoes, peppers, squash, roses, berries, and fruit trees. Living soil, soilless mixes, containers, beds, or the field. Rates for each are further down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- ============ THE DIFFERENCE ============ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bb-sec\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-eyebrow\"\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bb-h\"\u003eChelation is the point. Everything else is just phosphorus.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePhosphorus is the most stubborn nutrient in the garden. Put raw rock phosphate in soil and most of it sits there, tied up by calcium and iron, waiting on biology to release it over months or years. That is why so many bloom products reach for phosphoric acid, which is available immediately but is not an approved organic source of phosphorus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmino acid chelation is the third option.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrolyzed soy protein wraps the mineral in an organic molecule the root already knows how to take in. The mineral gets a ride instead of a fight. That is why a rate this small does this much, and it is why growers report the response showing up in days rather than weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe minerals are also micronized, ground far finer than a standard dry amendment, which puts more surface area in contact with water and root. Fine grind plus amino chelation plus fulvic acid is the entire mechanism, and none of it requires a confined animal byproduct or an acid treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-not\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBone meal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA byproduct of confined animal feeding operations. We do not source from them.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeabird guano\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMined from seabird colonies, with the ecological cost that implies\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePhosphoric acid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot an approved organic phosphorus source. Where you see it in organic products it is holding pH down, not feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdetails class=\"bb-d\" style=\"margin-top:24px\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eNever acidulated: what “no phosphoric acid” actually means\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-dbody\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth being precise here, because growers ask. Every phosphorus source on earth ends up as the same orthophosphate ion at the root surface, so a claim of no phosphoric acid cannot mean no phosphate. It means \u003cstrong\u003eno acidulation\u003c\/strong\u003e. We do not treat rock with sulfuric or phosphoric acid to force solubility, and we do not add phosphoric acid as an input. Worth separating two uses here. You will find phosphoric acid in some organic-approved liquids, where it is doing one job: holding pH down so the product does not spoil on the shelf. That is a preservative, not a fertilizer. As an actual source of phosphorus it is not an organic input, and that is the use we are talking about. Availability here comes from fine grinding and amino chelation, not from acid, and that holds all the way back through our suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-note\"\u003eThe long version of why we avoid bone meal and guano: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/a\/blog\/soil-ingredients-discussion-a-primer-on-what-growers-avoid\"\u003eread our free report on ingredients growers avoid\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- ============ WHEN TO FEED IT (SIGNATURE) ============ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bb-sec\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-eyebrow\"\u003eTiming\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bb-h\"\u003eStart it at the flip, not partway through flower.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe primary window is the week before you flip, or the week flowering starts.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is the whole instruction. The most common mistake with any bloom product is waiting until week four or five of flower, when the plant has already set its structure and decided how many sites it is building. Feeding it then is feeding a decision that has already been made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWe cannot tell you which calendar week that is. Veg length is your call, and flower runs eight to twelve weeks depending on the variety. Anchor to the flip and ignore the week numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-call\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional early use: seedlings and clones.\u003c\/strong\u003e At half the normal rate, roughly 1\/2 teaspoon per gallon, BuildABloom supports root development on young plants and fresh cuttings. Phosphorus and calcium are what roots are built out of. This is not in the default schedule below and it is not required, but it is a good use for the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-chart\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-legend\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003e\u003ci class=\"k\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eBuildAVeg\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003e\u003ci class=\"g\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eBuildABloom\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-plot\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar z\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar z\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar k\" style=\"height:120px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar z\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar k\" style=\"height:120px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar z\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar k\" style=\"height:120px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar z\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar k\" style=\"height:60px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar g\" style=\"height:36px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar k\" style=\"height:30px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar g\" style=\"height:72px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar k\" style=\"height:30px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar g\" style=\"height:72px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar k\" style=\"height:30px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar g\" style=\"height:72px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar k\" style=\"height:30px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar g\" style=\"height:72px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar z\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar g\" style=\"height:36px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar z\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar g\" style=\"height:36px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar z\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar g\" style=\"height:36px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar z\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar g\" style=\"height:36px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar z\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-bar z\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-wks\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eseed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eveg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eveg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eveg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efin\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-phases\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-ph r\" style=\"grid-column:span 1\"\u003eSeed\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-ph v\" style=\"grid-column:span 3\"\u003eVeg, varies\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-ph p\" style=\"grid-column:span 1\"\u003eFlip\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-ph b\" style=\"grid-column:span 4\"\u003eFlower 1-4\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-ph f\" style=\"grid-column:span 4\"\u003eFlower 5-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-ph r\" style=\"grid-column:span 1\"\u003eFin\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"bb-note\" style=\"margin:14.4px 0 0\"\u003eBar height is the weekly watered-in amount from the BuildASoil Way calculator at four plants in 15 gallon containers. Veg is drawn at three weeks so the chart fits. Run yours as long as you like and slide everything after the flip along with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-phase-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-phase\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eThe flip · Start here\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuildABloom starts, BuildAVeg halves\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhosphorus and calcium are in place before the stretch instead of chasing it. This is the week that matters most.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-phase\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eFlower weeks 1 to 4\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuildABloom doubles to its peak\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeaviest demand window. BuildAVeg drops to a maintenance trickle, then stops.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-phase\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eFlower weeks 5 to 8\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuildABloom halves, coconut water powder climbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotassium duty starts shifting across as phosphorus demand drops off.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-phase\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eThe last week\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuildABloom stops. Coconut water powder finishes alone.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the highest rate of the whole run, and the only thing left in the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:22.4px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere the potassium comes from at the finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e BuildABloom carries the phosphorus and calcium load through bloom, along with some potassium. As it tapers off through full bloom, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/coconut-water-powder-raw-freeze-dried-organic\"\u003ecoconut water powder\u003c\/a\u003e ramps up and takes over potassium duty, climbing to roughly 15 grams per gallon in full bloom and 20 in ripening. That final week BuildABloom is out entirely and coconut water powder is the only thing going in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWe ran that coconut water powder through Spectrum Analytic too. It came back at \u003cstrong\u003e3.56% soluble potash, with nitrogen and phosphate both under 0.01%\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is potassium and effectively nothing else, which is the whole point of finishing on it. Nitrogen and phosphorus demand fall off hard at the end of a run. Potassium demand does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:22.4px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/pages\/the-buildasoil-way-complete-schedule-calculator\"\u003eRun the BuildASoil Way calculator for your own garden\u003c\/a\u003e and it will size every week for your container count, container size, and veg length, then build the shopping list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- ============ HOW TO USE ============ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bb-sec\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-eyebrow\"\u003eRates\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bb-h\"\u003eHow to feed it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-dose\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cu\u003eLiving soil\u003c\/u\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003e1 tsp \/ gal\u003cbr\u003e1 cup \/ 50 gal\u003c\/b\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eAmended soil that is already carrying nutrition. This is the standard rate for most BuildASoil growers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cu\u003eSoilless or hydro\u003c\/u\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003e1 to 2 Tbsp \/ gal\u003cbr\u003e3 cups \/ 50 gal\u003c\/b\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eCoco, peat mixes, and inert media, where the product is doing all the work with no soil bank behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cu\u003eFoliar\u003c\/u\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003e1 tsp \/ gal\u003c\/b\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eStart at 1\/2 tsp if you have not sprayed it before. Keep it agitated, spray to run-off in low light. Amino chelates absorb well through leaf tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-call\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding the full program? Use less.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rates above are for BuildABloom on its own. Inside the BuildASoil Way, where you are also topdressing Craft Blend and BuildAFlower, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/pages\/the-buildasoil-way-complete-schedule-calculator\"\u003ecalculator\u003c\/a\u003e runs it lighter because the soil is already carrying phosphorus. Both are correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConversions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 tsp = 4 grams  ·  1 Tbsp = 12 grams  ·  1 cup = 7 ounces. Solution pH lands around 6.2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bb-sh\" style=\"margin-top:25.6px\"\u003eThree ways to apply it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatered in.\u003c\/strong\u003e The ideal method and the one every rate above assumes. Mix, agitate, water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopdressed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprinkle on the soil surface and water it in immediately. Works, but do not leave it sitting dry on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliar.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very effective. Amino acid chelates are one of the few mineral forms that genuinely move through a leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-call\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a suspension, not a true solution. Plan for that.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGetting organic phosphate this available means grinding it extremely fine, and extremely fine minerals stay in suspension rather than dissolving. Stir it, and keep stirring it while you water. If it sits in a bucket it will settle out and the last plant gets a different feed than the first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for Blumats.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water this in directly. Some growers do run it through drip tape, and the particle size is fine enough, but organics through drip is a project and you should go in expecting to flush lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- ============ WHAT IS IN IT ============ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bb-sec\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-eyebrow\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bb-h\"\u003eFive inputs and a carrier. That is the whole label.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003ctable class=\"bb-t\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInput\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it brings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRock phosphate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphate and calcium, micronized and amino chelated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGypsum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium and sulfur without moving soil pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium sulfate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotash and sulfur, no chloride\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium sulfate heptahydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium, the center atom of every chlorophyll molecule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoy protein hydrolysate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe amino acids that do the chelating. OMRI Listed, vegan, non-GMO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFulvic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA high-percentage dry fulvic powder, included as a carrier and uptake aid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-note\"\u003eFulvic acid does not appear in the Derived From statement because it is not a guaranteed plant nutrient, and state label rules treat it inconsistently across the country. It is in there regardless, in every batch, doing the job it is in there to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"bb-d\" style=\"margin-top:24px\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eOrganic certification status\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-dbody\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe soy amino acid input that does the chelating is OMRI Listed for organic use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The amino chelated materials built from it are registered as Organic Input Materials with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, registered with the Washington State Department of Agriculture for use in organic agriculture, and compliant with the USDA National Organic Program. Raw materials are Class A organic origin, with heavy metal content below the authorized limits for that classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe finished blend itself carries no organic listing, because we have not paid for one.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every input is eligible. We just have not written the check. If you run a certified operation and need paperwork, talk to us before you buy and we will send what we have so you can check it against your certifier’s requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- ============ LAB RESULTS ============ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bb-sec\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-eyebrow\"\u003eThird-party testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bb-h\"\u003eWhat the lab actually found\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBoth analyses below were run by Spectrum Analytic, an independent agricultural lab, using AOAC reference methods. We publish them in full rather than summarizing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bb-sh\" style=\"margin-top:22.4px\"\u003eNutrient analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"bb-t\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"r\"\u003eWe guarantee\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"r\"\u003eAug 2024\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"r\"\u003eOct 2022\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal nitrogen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e2.37%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e3.31%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable phosphate (P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e14.18%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e11.13%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoluble potash (K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e5.12%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e5.60%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003enot run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e16.84%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003enot run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e1.55%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003enot guaranteed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003enot run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e0.02%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-note\"\u003eThe bag is registered as 2-10-5 with 10% calcium. Both tests beat every guaranteed number, on all five nutrients. We label low on purpose, because mined and biological inputs move batch to batch and we would rather the number on the bag be one we can always hit than one that flatters us. Note the calcium: 16.84% against a 10% guarantee, and higher than the phosphate. That is unusual for a bloom product and it is a large part of why this performs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"bb-d\" style=\"margin-top:24px\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHeavy metals: full panel against the AAPFCO limit\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-dbody\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilizers with a phosphate guarantee are regulated for heavy metals under AAPFCO SUIP #25, the standard most states adopt to decide whether a fertilizer is adulterated. Limits scale with guaranteed phosphate, so ours are calculated against our 10% P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ctable class=\"bb-t\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"r\"\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"r\"\u003eLimit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"r\"\u003eOf limit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArsenic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e0.41\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e130\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e0.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bb-meter\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"width:1%\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCadmium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e0.27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e0.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bb-meter\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"width:1%\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCobalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e0.35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e1,360\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e0.03%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bb-meter\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"width:1%\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e8.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e610\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e1.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bb-meter\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"width:1.3%\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e\u0026lt;2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bb-meter\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"width:2%\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolybdenum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e1.36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e420\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e0.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bb-meter\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"width:1%\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e2.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e2,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e0.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bb-meter\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"width:1%\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelenium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e0.18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e260\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e0.07%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bb-meter\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"width:1%\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e4,200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n r\"\u003e4.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bb-meter\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"width:4.8%\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-note\"\u003eAll values in mg\/kg. Zinc is a plant nutrient here, not a contaminant, and it shows up in the analysis at 0.02%. Lead is the highest true contaminant at roughly 1% of the allowable level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:20.8px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/9641\/files\/BuildABloomNPK24.pdf?v=1785862084\"\u003eNutrient analysis, August 2024 (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/9641\/files\/BuildABloomHeavyMetals.pdf?v=1761068861\"\u003eFull nutrient and heavy metal analysis, October 2022 (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- ============ PAIR ============ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bb-sec\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-eyebrow\"\u003eThe other half\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bb-h\"\u003eBuildABloom is the second half of a two-part program\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBuildAVeg is the same amino chelation approach built for vegetative growth, weighted toward nitrogen instead of phosphorus. Run them as a pair and the handoff happens on its own: BuildAVeg tapers through pre-bloom while BuildABloom ramps up. Neither one is trying to do the other's job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-pair\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSize it for your actual garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTell the calculator how many containers you have, how big they are, and how long you veg. It builds the full week-by-week chart, the topdressing schedule, and the shopping list with real prices and leftover estimates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"bb-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/pages\/the-buildasoil-way-complete-schedule-calculator\"\u003eOpen the BuildASoil Way calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:17.6px 0 0;font-size:14.1px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/buildaveg-vegetative-plant-booster-by-buildasoil\"\u003eShop BuildAVeg\u003c\/a\u003e  ·  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/buildasoil-big-6-soil-micronutrients-humic-acid\"\u003eShop BIG 6 Micronutrients\u003c\/a\u003e  ·  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/buildasoil-craft-blend\"\u003eShop Craft Blend\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- ============ DETAILS ============ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bb-sec\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-eyebrow\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bb-h\"\u003eThe rest of it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"bb-d\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eField and acreage rates\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-dbody\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e2 to 5 pounds per acre, 3 to 5 applications per season, timed to the crop's reproductive stages rather than the calendar. Do not exceed 15 pounds per acre in a single application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIf you are running a heavier program, space applications 10 to 15 days apart rather than increasing any single dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFor row crop and larger commercial use, get in touch before you order. Rate, timing, and delivery method all change depending on crop and irrigation setup, and a phone call will save you more than a product page will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"bb-d\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow far a bag actually goes\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-dbody\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandalone, living soil rate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pound is 454 grams, and a teaspoon is 4 grams, so a 1 lb bag is about 113 teaspoons. At 1 teaspoon per gallon that is 113.5 gallons of ready-to-use solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside the BuildASoil Way program.\u003c\/strong\u003e A four plant garden in 15 gallon containers uses about 15 grams of BuildABloom across an entire 14 week run. A one pound bag has roughly thirty more runs in it after that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis is the least expensive product in the program by a wide margin, and it is doing a disproportionate amount of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"bb-d\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy the big bag is 44 lbs and not 50\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-dbody\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWe used to sell it in 50 pound bags. Carriers charge an overweight surcharge above a threshold that a 50 pound bag plus packaging clears, and that fee was landing on customers for no reason other than a round number on the label. We dropped to 44 pounds years ago and the surcharge went away. Same product, better math.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"bb-d\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eMixing, storage, and compost tea\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-dbody\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add to water and agitate, and keep agitating while you feed. It is a fine suspension and it will settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it sealed and dry. The soluble salts in it will cake if they take on moisture. It does not expire, but a wet bag turns into a brick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompost tea.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add it to the finished tea when you go to apply, not into the brewer. Feeding a bloom booster to a brewing tea feeds the microbes, not the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"bb-d\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDerived From statement\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-dbody\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eRock Phosphate, Gypsum, Soy Protein Hydrolysate, Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate, and Potassium Sulfate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAlso contains non plant food ingredient: fulvic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"bb-d\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eMade in Montrose, Colorado\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-dbody\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBlended, bagged, and shipped from our facility in Montrose. Every batch goes out the same door the videos get filmed in front of. If something is wrong with a bag, the person who can fix it is a phone call away and works here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BuildASoil","offers":[{"title":"1 lb Bag","offer_id":8830194286709,"sku":"BBV101","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb Bag","offer_id":12123539374197,"sku":"BBV102","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44 lb Bag","offer_id":22196282622036,"sku":"BBV105","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/9641\/files\/buildabloomfamily.png?v=1785793171"},{"product_id":"clackamas-coots-gnarly-barley-sprouted-seed","title":"Clackamas Coots Official Gnarly Barley - Artisan Sprouted Seed Blend","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================\n     GNARLY BARLEY - Product Description Block\n     Paste into Shopify product description field\n     ============================================ --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .gb-wrap {\n    --gb-green: #6ea63f;\n    --gb-green-dark: #4f7a2b;\n    --gb-kraft: #d9c7a7;\n    --gb-kraft-light: #efe4cf;\n    --gb-ink: #2b2b28;\n    --gb-ink-soft: #5a5a52;\n    --gb-rule: #d6d6cd;\n    max-width: 900px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    color: var(--gb-ink);\n    font-size: 17px;\n    line-height: 1.65;\n  }\n  .gb-wrap p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; 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}\n  .gb-faq-item p:last-child { margin: 0; }\n\n  \/* Coverage table *\/\n  .gb-cov {\n    border: 1px solid var(--gb-rule);\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    margin: 1.4em 0;\n  }\n  .gb-cov-row {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 4.5em 5.5em 1fr 1fr 1fr;\n    gap: 0.8em;\n    padding: 0.8em 1.1em;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gb-rule);\n    align-items: baseline;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n  .gb-cov-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .gb-cov-head {\n    background: var(--gb-green);\n    color: #fff;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    font-size: 0.78em;\n    letter-spacing: 0.06em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    border-bottom: none;\n  }\n  .gb-cov-row \u003e span:first-child { font-weight: 700; }\n\n  .gb-answer {\n    font-size: 1.1em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n    padding-bottom: 0.9em;\n    margin-bottom: 1em;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gb-rule);\n  }\n\n  \/* Accordions *\/\n  .gb-acc {\n    border: 1px solid var(--gb-rule);\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    margin: 0.7em 0;\n    overflow: hidden;\n  }\n  .gb-acc \u003e summary {\n    list-style: none;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    padding: 1em 1.2em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    background: var(--gb-kraft-light);\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 1em;\n  }\n  .gb-acc \u003e summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .gb-acc \u003e summary::after {\n    content: \"+\";\n    font-size: 1.5em;\n    line-height: 1;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    color: var(--gb-green-dark);\n    flex: 0 0 auto;\n  }\n  .gb-acc[open] \u003e summary::after { content: \"\\2013\"; }\n  .gb-acc \u003e summary:focus-visible {\n    outline: 2px solid var(--gb-green-dark);\n    outline-offset: -3px;\n  }\n  .gb-sum-sub {\n    display: block;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    font-size: 0.85em;\n    line-height: 1.35;\n    color: var(--gb-ink-soft);\n    margin-top: 0.25em;\n  }\n  .gb-acc-body { padding: 1.4em 1.2em; }\n  .gb-acc-body \u003e *:first-child { margin-top: 0; }\n  .gb-acc-body \u003e *:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }\n  .gb-acc-body h3:first-child { margin-top: 0; }\n\n  @media (max-width: 620px) {\n    .gb-wrap { font-size: 16px; }\n    .gb-compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .gb-story { padding: 1.3em; }\n    .gb-rate-line { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.15em; }\n    .gb-rate-amt { text-align: left; }\n    .gb-data-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 3.2em; }\n    .gb-data-label { grid-column: 1 \/ -1; }\n    .gb-enzyme { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.25em; }\n    .gb-cov-head { display: none; }\n    .gb-cov-row {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n      gap: 0.3em;\n      padding: 1em 1.1em;\n    }\n    .gb-cov-row \u003e span:first-child {\n      font-size: 1.15em;\n      color: var(--gb-green-dark);\n      margin-bottom: 0.2em;\n    }\n    .gb-cov-row \u003e span[data-l]:not(:first-child)::before {\n      content: attr(data-l) \": \";\n      color: var(--gb-ink-soft);\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gb-lede\"\u003eGnarly Barley will help you grow the best plants of your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-ps\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe problem:\u003c\/b\u003e how do you keep nutrients available to fast growing plants in living soil?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe answer:\u003c\/b\u003e freshly ground Gnarly Barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-shout\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gb-shout-lead\"\u003eTop dress it. Water it in. Look at your plants the next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thing growers tell us about over and over is the praying response. Leaves lifting, tips reaching up, the whole plant visibly picking up its head, and it shows up fast. Often within a day of the first application. You do not need a meter to see it. You just walk in and it is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gb-shout-proof\"\u003e397 reviews. 4.9 out of 5. 97% would recommend it to a friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSprouting a seed wakes it up. The seed releases enzymes to unlock its own stored energy, and those same enzymes go to work in your soil, helping the biology cycle nutrients faster and keeping them available when your plants are growing hard. It is the same principle artisan bakers have used for centuries. Coot was the one who pointed it at soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGnarly Barley is that idea, finished properly. Specialty food grade malters do the sprouting and drying for us, at a level of control no home setup can match, so you get the enzymatic potential without soaking jars on your counter. Build it into your potting mix from scratch or top dress it through the whole grow cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gb-hook\"\u003eCoot invented this technique and gave it away for free on a growing forum. We built this blend with him, and a portion of every bag still goes to his family on a handshake. \u003ca href=\"#gb-origin\"\u003eRead that story below.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-recipe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-recipe-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gb-pct\"\u003e50%\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOrganic non GMO malted barley, 2 row\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-recipe-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gb-pct\"\u003e30%\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOrganic non GMO sprouted heirloom corn\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-recipe-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gb-pct\"\u003e20%\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOrganic non GMO sprouted lentil seed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gb-note\"\u003eThree seeds, nothing else. No fillers, no carriers, no anti caking agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhole or milled?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-verdict\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStraight answer:\u003c\/b\u003e if you have a grinder, buy whole and grind fresh. It stores better and that is genuinely how this product performs best. If you do not have a grinder or you just want to skip the step, buy milled and use it within the season. We would rather tell you the tradeoff than pretend there is not one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the full tradeoff\u003cspan class=\"gb-sum-sub\"\u003eStorage, convenience, and which size to pick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrinding is what makes Gnarly Barley work. More surface area means the soil biology gets to it faster. The question is only whether you grind it or we do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-compare\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhole seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe seed coat protects what is inside, so it holds up far better in storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou grind what you need, when you need it, and it goes straight into the soil at full strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bullet style blender or coffee grinder takes about ten seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest choice if you are buying a 44 lb bag or working through it slowly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMilled flour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady the moment it arrives, no grinder and no extra step\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to scoop, easy to top dress, easy to hand to an employee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce it is milled the inside of the seed is exposed to air, so keep it sealed and cool and use it up rather than storing it long term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest choice for small batches, for convenience, or for a crew that needs it consistent every time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-acc\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication rates\u003cspan class=\"gb-sum-sub\"\u003eContainers, beds, farm scale, and worm bins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rates\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rate-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rate-head\"\u003ePotting soil and containers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rate-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rate-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMixing into potting soil\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gb-rate-amt\"\u003e1 to 2 cups per cubic foot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rate-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTop dressing during the grow\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gb-rate-amt\"\u003e1 to 2 tablespoons per plant, weekly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gb-note\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to start and stop:\u003c\/b\u003e top dress weekly from veg through week 6 of flower, then stop. For most growers that is about 12 weeks of applications. Top dressing is where most people get the most out of this. Sprinkle it on, water it in, and let the mulch layer and the biology do the rest. Pair it with worm castings to increase results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rate-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rate-head\"\u003eBeds and farm scale\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rate-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rate-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil beds\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gb-rate-amt\"\u003e10 lbs per 150 square feet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rate-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncorporating green manure or fertilizer\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gb-rate-amt\"\u003e250 lbs per acre\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gb-note\"\u003eRunning the numbers and it does not pencil out? Check our bulk pricing, or sprout your own local seeds and save the money. We would rather you grow well than buy from us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rate-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rate-head\"\u003eWhen to apply it\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rate-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe pairing rule: any time you put material on your soil that has to be broken down before your plants can use it, that is the moment for Gnarly Barley.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rate-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChop and drop your cover crop\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gb-rate-amt\"\u003eApply with it\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rate-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTop dressing any other dry amendment\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gb-rate-amt\"\u003eApply alongside\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rate-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRefreshing your mulch layer\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gb-rate-amt\"\u003eApply underneath\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rate-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdding worm castings\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gb-rate-amt\"\u003eApply together\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gb-note\"\u003eNone of that material is plant food yet. It is raw stock, and your soil biology has to mineralize it into something roots can actually take up. Gnarly Barley hands that biology a fast, available food source and the enzymes to get moving. Put the material and the fuel down at the same time instead of hoping the timing lines up on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rate-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rate-head\"\u003eWorm bins\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-rate-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eA small amount works as a stimulant to speed up the composting process in a worm bin. Start light and see how your worms respond before adding more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far does a bag actually go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne cup of milled Gnarly Barley weighs 150 grams. Whole seed comes out the same once you grind it, so these numbers hold no matter which variant you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-verdict\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe easy way to remember it:\u003c\/b\u003e our schedule runs top dressing from veg through week 6 of flower, which is about 12 weeks for most growers. At 1 tablespoon per plant per week that is 12 tablespoons, or three quarters of a cup, to carry one plant from start to finish. Budget about three quarters of a cup per plant and you will not run short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-cov\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-cov-row gb-cov-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBag\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCups\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePlants, full run\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePotting soil\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBeds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-cov-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2 lb\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eabout 6\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eabout 8\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e3 to 6 cu ft\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eabout 30 sq ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-cov-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e6 lb\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eabout 18\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eabout 24\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e9 to 18 cu ft\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eabout 90 sq ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-cov-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e44 lb\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eabout 133\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eabout 175\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e66 to 133 cu ft\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eabout 660 sq ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gb-note\"\u003ePlant counts assume 1 tablespoon weekly across a 12 week application window. Feeding at 2 tablespoons cuts these numbers in half. Potting soil ranges reflect the 1 to 2 cups per cubic foot rate, so the low end is the heavy feeding number. For reference, a 15 gallon container holds roughly 2 cubic feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalted, not just soaked\u003cspan class=\"gb-sum-sub\"\u003eThe enzyme data, why barley leads, and how we dry it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople ask why we do not just bag the seed and let you soak it. Because soaking is not sprouting, and the difference is not subtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearchers tested six cereals for hydrolytic enzyme activity at three stages: dry, steeped for 24 hours, and sprouted for 48 hours and then dried. Soaking barley for a full day did essentially nothing to amylase activity. Sprouting it multiplied that activity roughly sixteen times over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-data-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBarley, amylase activity\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eunits per mg protein\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-data-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gb-data-label\"\u003eDry seed, untreated\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gb-bar\" style=\"width: 6%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gb-data-val\"\u003e7.3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-data-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gb-data-label\"\u003eSteeped 24 hours\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gb-bar\" style=\"width: 5%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gb-data-val\"\u003e6.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-data-row gb-data-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gb-data-label\"\u003eSprouted 48 hours, then dried\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gb-bar\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gb-data-val\"\u003e118.8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtease and lipase activity climbed as well. And critically, the seeds in that study were dried at 50C and stored before testing, which is what malting actually is. The enzymes survive the drying. That is what makes a dry, shelf stable product possible instead of a jar on your counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy barley leads the blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the same study, sprouted barley finished with more than double the amylase activity of any other cereal tested, including wheat, rice, sorghum, millet, and maize. That is why barley is half of this blend and not a supporting player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe corn earns its place differently. Sprouted maize came in with the highest lipase activity of the six, and a different enzyme profile than barley. Blending them is not a cost decision. It is a coverage decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is actually in there\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalting does not create one enzyme. It wakes up a whole set of them, and they are the same families a healthy soil already runs on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-enzymes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-enzyme\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAmylase\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBreaks starch down into simple sugars. Barley's strong suit, and the one that climbs the most during malting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-enzyme\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtease\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBreaks proteins into amino acids and peptides.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-enzyme\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLipase\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWorks on lipids. The sprouted corn in this blend runs high here.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-enzyme\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePhytase and phosphatase\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMost of a seed's phosphorus is locked up as phytic acid, which also binds zinc, iron, calcium, and magnesium. Germinating barley raised phytase activity by up to 212% and acid phosphatase by up to 634%, while phytate phosphorus dropped by as much as 58%.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-enzyme\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChitinase\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBarley seed carries several chitinase proteins, and the embryo releases one within about two hours of the seed getting wet. Chitin cycles constantly in living soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the part that a bag of raw seed cannot give you. The enzymes are the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDried low on purpose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is the part almost nobody accounts for. Enzymes are proteins, and heat destroys proteins. How the seed gets dried after sprouting matters as much as the sprouting did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost malted barley on the market is brewery malt, kilned hot because brewing wants the color and the flavor that heat develops. Amylase holds up reasonably well through that, which is why brewers still get their conversion. The more heat sensitive enzymes do not. Research on barley malt found that roughly three quarters of the phytase activity present in green malt was lost during kilning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not buy brewery malt. We have this dried at deliberately lower temperature by specialty food malters, specifically so the fragile enzymes survive the trip into your soil. It costs more and it is slower. It is also the entire reason this product is not just bagged feed grain with a story on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-verdict\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat that buys you:\u003c\/b\u003e two separate things. The phosphorus that got unlocked during sprouting is already unlocked, and that holds no matter how the seed is dried. The living enzyme activity that keeps working once the seed hits moisture in your soil is the part a hot kiln would have cooked off. Low temperature drying is how you get both instead of one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gb-note\"\u003eSources: Milala, M. A. and Addy, E. O. Hydrolytic enzyme levels in malted cereals. \u003cem\u003eAdvances in Biochemistry\u003c\/em\u003e, 2014, 2(5), 76 to 79. Swegle, M., Kramer, K. J. and Muthukrishnan, S. Properties of barley seed chitinases and release of embryo-associated isoforms during early stages of imbibition. \u003cem\u003ePlant Physiology\u003c\/em\u003e, 1992, 99, 1009 to 1014. Centeno, C. et al. Effect of several germination conditions on total P, phytate P, phytase, and acid phosphatase activities and inositol phosphate esters in rye and barley. \u003cem\u003eJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry\u003c\/em\u003e, 2001, 49, 3208 to 3215. Lee, W. J. Phytic acid content and phytase activity of barley malt. \u003cem\u003eJournal of the American Society of Brewing Chemists\u003c\/em\u003e, 1990, 48(2), 62 to 65. We publish our sources for the same reason we publish our COAs. Check our work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-story\" id=\"gb-origin\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gb-eyebrow\"\u003eWhere Gnarly Barley came from\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Coot from Clackamas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong ago in a land of online growing forums, there became a legend of a man who would be the spark of gardening enlightenment for many of the world's renowned organic growers. The Coot from Clackamas postulated that the enzymes from sprouted seeds could enhance the biological processes in soil, much like they do in artisan bread baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was right. Thousands of growers started sprouting seeds at home and everybody could see the difference. That method became known as SST, sprouted seed tea, and it spread through the organic growing world on word of mouth alone. No company launched it. No patent, no marketing budget, no sales team. One man on a forum gave it away and it became standard practice in living soil growing worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen came the next discovery: seeds that are sprouted and then carefully dried hold the most enzymatic potential of all. After years of trials we went looking for the most advanced artisan sprouting and malting operation we could find, and we built this blend with Coot himself. That is Gnarly Barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gb-handshake\"\u003eA portion of every bag sold goes to Coot and his family. There is no contract and no royalty agreement. It has been a handshake for over a decade, and it has never needed to be anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions we actually get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seed sprouted in my pot. Did I get a bad bag?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gb-answer\"\u003eNothing is wrong with your bag. Ground seed cannot sprout, so grind it and this stops happening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy grinding matters beyond the sprout.\u003c\/b\u003e An intact seed coat means your soil biology has to chew through the hull instead of getting the surface area you could have handed it. That seed is releasing its enzymes far slower than it should be. Ten seconds in a bullet blender and you get noticeably more out of the same bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy a malted seed can come up at all.\u003c\/b\u003e Two different things cause it. Some seeds never sprouted at the malthouse in the first place. Legumes like our lentils can produce what is called hard seed, meaning a seed coat that water cannot penetrate, so the seed sits through the whole steeping process untouched and stays fully viable. Barley hulls vary too, and a thicker hull can slow water uptake enough that a seed here and there comes through under sprouted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest is more interesting. A germinating seed keeps the ability to survive drying for a window early in the process. Dry it inside that window and the embryo lives, and it can start again when it gets wet in your pot. Brewery malt is kilned hot enough to kill the embryo outright. Ours is not, because the same heat that kills the embryo also destroys the enzymes we are paying to protect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo an occasional volunteer is not a flaw. It is physical evidence that this seed was handled at low temperature. A bag that can never sprout anything is a bag that got cooked. Pull the sprout or leave it, either is fine. And if you would rather never think about it, the milled flour arrives ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I really have to grind the whole seed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is the difference between this working and this sitting on top of your soil doing very little. Grinding multiplies the surface area the soil biology can get at. Ten seconds in a bullet blender or a coffee grinder is all it takes. If you would rather skip the step entirely, buy the milled flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole seed is easy. Keep it sealed and dry and out of direct heat and it holds up for a long stretch. Milled flour has far more surface exposed to air, so keep it sealed and cool and work through it rather than parking it for a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use it with my other amendments?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is meant to run alongside everything else, not replace it. It pairs especially well with worm castings, and it is a normal part of the rotation for growers running a full living soil program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BuildASoil","offers":[{"title":"2lb Whole","offer_id":42932804681916,"sku":"GnarBar01","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6lb Whole","offer_id":32338807586900,"sku":"GnarBar02","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44lb Bag Whole","offer_id":32338807652436,"sku":"GnarBar04","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb  Milled Flour","offer_id":43098171801788,"sku":"GnarBar06","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6lb Milled Flour","offer_id":43098179272892,"sku":"GnarBar07","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44lb Milled Flour","offer_id":43098181468348,"sku":"GnarBar09","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/9641\/files\/gnarbarfamily.png?v=1786476624"},{"product_id":"quillaja-saponaria-extract-powder","title":"BuildASoil Quillaja Saponaria Extract Powder 60%","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuillaja Saponaria Extract Powder 60\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncreased Quality - Less likely to brick and more soluble. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have negotiated a significantly larger purchase volume and are now directly importing from Chile from the leading manufacturer in the world. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuildASoil is proud to offer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epremium Versions of Quillaja Extract. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt;=65% Saponin (Filtered down to be higher saponin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee Testing Info Here, Inquire for most recent batch: \u003ca title=\"Quillaja Testing Info PDF\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/9641\/files\/HPLC_Saponin_Test_Results_-_Q60_1.pdf?v=1726162160\"\u003eCurrent Batch for 2024 Results\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt;=\u003ca title=\"Q20 Link\" href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/buildasoil-quillaja-saponaria-extract-powder-20\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/buildasoil-quillaja-saponaria-extract-powder-20\"\u003e20% Saponin\u003c\/a\u003e (Most Raw With sugars and Polyphenols)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDerived from sustainably harvested Quillaja branches in Chile, our extract is renowned for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunmatched purity in saponin content. BuildASoil collaborates with Chile's leading agricultural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esupplier to ensure consistent, high-quality saponin percentages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose the authentic BuildASoil Quillaja Extract 60 for optimal soil wetting and enhanced foliar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esprays. Additionally, our extract serves as an exceptional foliar spray surfactant, ensuring efficient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emixing and spreading of plant solutions. Its potency is evident, requiring less than a teaspoon per \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egallon, a little goes a long way! With a loyal customer base that swears by its efficacy, we're \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econfident you'll love this product too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticle size: 100% less tan US40 Mesh\u003cbr\u003eMoisture content: \u0026lt; 8%\u003cbr\u003eSaponin content (HPLC): \u0026gt;65%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much Saponin is in your wetting agent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e************\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEWARE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThere are many low quality versions available because of a recent shortage from premium suppliers. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(The industry went crazy because they use the high saponin Quillaja in Vaccines) Because of the shortage in the market place, we went to great lengths to secure and only provide the highest quality tested and verified Quillaja on the market. You'll be happy to know both versions are crafted from rigorously tested materials. This means that both versions pass strict testing for Saponin, Heavy Metals, Pathogens and any adulterant. 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Safe to use in every watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Kilogram will make roughly 2,000 gallons of saponified water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/buildasoil-quillaja-saponaria-extract-powder-20\" title=\"Q20 Link\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/buildasoil-quillaja-saponaria-extract-powder-20\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out the Quillaja 20 here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Use: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/8 teaspoon per gallon water- Soil Drench\/\u003cspan\u003eFoliar Spray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/8 cup per 50 gallons water - \u003cspan\u003eSoil Drench\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliar Spray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix with your favorite products to help them mix and apply better via root drench or foliar spray. Safe to use in every watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Kilogram will make roughly 2,000 gallons of saponified water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BuildASoil","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":38114317303996,"sku":"SAP02","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":40878824554684,"sku":"SAP08","price":157.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kilo","offer_id":38114317336764,"sku":"SAP10","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/9641\/files\/sap60family_6559d49e-6e29-42d2-9c3b-45952a8d346c.png?v=1787154281"},{"product_id":"eco-friendly-beauveria-bassiana-plus-powder","title":"BuildASoil Beauveria Bassiana Plus - Powder","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBuildASoil Beauveria Bassiana Plus Powder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for seed starts or transplants. For water soluble mid-season application check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/buildasoil-beauveria-bassiana-water-soluble\" title=\"BB water soluble\"\u003eWater Soluble Version.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not your ordinary Beauvaria! We found a USA made strain and a manufacturer that we love. 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(Beans).\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic Graphite\/Talc - This is the carrier powder for the microbes. This carrier also acts to help flow in seed machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best results, apply as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseed treatment or when transplanting. 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You will also need a supply line kit and reservoir. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u0026gt;Check out the Complete Bundler Kits if you need everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSay Goodbye to Over or Underwatering \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual watering is one of the biggest struggles for living soil growers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo dry? Your microbes suffer. Too wet? Roots can't breathe. And when life gets busy, remembering to water, or finding someone reliable while you’re out of town can feel like a chore that risks your entire grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat’s where the Blumat Raised Bed Kit comes in. \u003c\/strong\u003e It's the easiest, most reliable way to automate your watering and give your soil what it deserves, consistent moisture, delivered right when your plants need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere’s how simple it is:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose your bed size (or the closest match) and get one for each bed you want to setup.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-calibrated Blumat Sensors = Foolproof Setup \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo more guessing or dialing things in. Our kit uses preset sensors that come ready to work right out of the box. It’s so straightforward, anyone can do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Growers Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect moisture for living soil = healthier plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaves time: spend it gardening, not hauling watering cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel with peace of mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for easy expansion as your grow evolves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions for Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpack your kit and identify all components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak Blumat sensors and connect underwater in a bucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the supply tubing from the reservoir to your grow bed \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert BluMat sensors into soil and connect to tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust the height of the reservoir to at least 3.5 feet above the soil surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the reservoir, purge the air from the lines, test the system, and let it run!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotice: This kit does not come with supply line and reservoir. This is for adding on to existing system. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a high-quality living soil mix and mulch layer for best results with your BluMat system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to stop stressing about watering? Your soil, your plants and your family will thank you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnlock the Power of Rhizophagy for Next-Level Nutrient Uptake \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost growers focus on feeding plants with water-soluble nutrients. They even say organics is the same, but nature has a better way. It’s called \u003cstrong\u003erhizophagy\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it’s how healthy roots work with microbes to draw nutrients directly from their environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this process to work at its best, your soil needs one thing above all: \u003cstrong\u003econsistent moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s exactly what Blumats deliver. Paired with a rich mulch layer, they create the perfect microclimate where microbial life thrives, and roots can feed the way nature intended, directly from living interactions, not just dissolved nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter moisture = better microbial action = bigger, healthier plants. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRaised Bed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"background-color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2x4 Bed Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e4x4 Bed Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e4x8 Bed Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\" Preset Blumat Sensor (with 3mm tubing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen Key for Adjustments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra Male-to-Male 3mm Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlu-Soak Drip Tape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8mm Super-Flex Red Tubing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3mm Super-Flex Red Tubing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(8mm x 3mm) Tee for Sensor Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8mm Elbows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8mm T’s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8mm Blu-Soak Barbed Adapters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 (Makes 2 Rows)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 (Makes 4 Rows)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 (Makes 4 Rows)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMega Stakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Each kit includes all connectors, tubing, and hardware required for setup.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e** You will still need a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/blumat-supply-kits\"\u003esupply line kit\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"reservoirs link\" href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/autopot-reservoirs\"\u003ereservoir\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BuildASoil","offers":[{"title":"2x4 Bed Kit","offer_id":52674904555891,"sku":"BLM306","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4x4 Bed Kit","offer_id":52674904588659,"sku":"BLM307","price":81.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4x8 Bed Kit","offer_id":52674904621427,"sku":"BLM308","price":94.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/9641\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_0874e6d6-abe4-438a-a002-45d21f00a805.png?v=1756404050"},{"product_id":"blumat-supply-kits","title":"Blumat Supply Line Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need the Supply line kit to g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eet the water from your source to your plants\u003c\/strong\u003e with this high quality, super flexible, almost kink-proof silicone tubing kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat it comes with? 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Later, a past employee of BuildASoil named AJ built on that legacy with Kashi Blend at Growing Organic. When that chapter closed, we came full circle: Alan rejoined us. Together, we set out to make the best bokashi for gardens, treated like a premium culinary experience for your soil from start to finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Inside (and Why It Matters)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium High Phos Rice Bran\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEM-1 (Dr. Higa’s original)\u003c\/strong\u003e to drive consistent, proven fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood Vibes Paramagnetic Basalt rock dust flour\u003c\/strong\u003e for coenzymes and trace mineral synergy along with paramagnetic energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsect frass\u003c\/strong\u003e as an additional food source for the biology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall percentage of Redmond sea salt\u003c\/strong\u003e to round out the fermentation ecology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic cane sugar molasses\u003c\/strong\u003e (never the cheap stuff) to feed the process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow It’s Crafted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented, dried, and finished with care by Alan, whose process has been refined over years of hands-on work. He includes\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003esun activation\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eto encourage PNSB activity and preserve the living character you’ll notice the moment you open the bag an ancestral,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003esour-fermented aroma growers love. ☀️🧡\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Notice In Living Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaster mulch breakdown\u003c\/strong\u003e and visible white bacterial growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved nutrient cycling\u003c\/strong\u003e right in the mulch layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoother plant access\u003c\/strong\u003e to minerals without juggling extra bottles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions for Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop-dress:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprinkle \u003cstrong\u003e2–4 tbsp per sq ft\u003c\/strong\u003e across the mulch layer every 1–3 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor new beds or heavy mulch:\u003c\/strong\u003e use handfuls tossed in to kickstart activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater in lightly\u003c\/strong\u003e to activate fermentation on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompost boost (optional):\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix ½–1 cup per cubic foot of compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep sealed, cool, and dry to preserve viability. Solid state fermentations can last for years. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNOTICE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Animals will be wildly attracted to your bag of Kashi Gold. Store somewhere safe or your pets and or mice will find it and eat it all. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs perfectly\u003c\/strong\u003e with living mulches, compost top-dress, and BuildASoil amendments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse year-round\u003c\/strong\u003e in no-till and organic systems, indoor or outdoor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma is excellent and inviting:\u003c\/strong\u003e that tangy, fermented scent signals quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve followed our journey from Gro-Kashi to Kashi Blend and back with Alan, you’ll recognize the intent: honor tradition, refine the craft, and deliver garden-ready bokashi that simply works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMycelium? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe all called it this in the beginning, but eventually the community has realized that this is likely a bacteria called actinomycetes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eActinomycetes (Streptomyces species):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eThese bacteria behave like fungi and create the white, cobweb-like filaments you’re seeing. 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