Freedom Farms Premium Classic Growing Medium is a living soil that has been formulated with your roots in mind.
Perfectly aerated for optimum oxygen exposure, supplemented with natural plant macro and micro nutrients for greater plant health and full of beneficial microbes to keep the root zone healthy and pathogen free.
Meticulous care is taken in sourcing, formulating, preparing and blending the components of Freedom Farms’ mediums. All ingredients are 100% Natural.
Ingredients: Coco Coir, Worm Castings, Compost, Perlite, Vermiculite, Volcanic Rock Dust, Bone Meal, Gypsum, Dolomite Lime, Kelp Meal, Organic Nutrients
Directions of use: Add Freedom Farms Premium Classic to container, plant and water thoroughly the first time. After the first drying of the surface layer, water lightly for indoor plants and thoroughly for outdoor plants in full sun.
Container growing only
Excellent for Vegetables, Ornamentals and Herbs
Suitable for both inorganic and organic fertilizer amendments
Formula 1 Essentials Part A by Freedom Farms – Part A of a tailor-made, 2-part water soluble mineral plant feeding range designed with Freedom Farms’ Formula 1 growing medium in mind, but can of course also be used with other substrates.
ALWAYS SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE. FILL A CLEAN VESSEL WITH FRESH WATER OF KNOWN AMOUNT. ALWAYS SHAKE THE NUTRIENT CONCENTRATE WELL BEFORE USE. ADD 2 PARTS (2ML/L) OF FORMULA 1 ESSENTIALS AND MIX THE SOLUTION. ADD 1 PART (1ML/L) OF FORMULA 1 CAL-MAG AND MIX THE SOLUTION THOROUGHLY. AN EC OF AROUND 1.2 MS/CM SHOULD BE MEASURED. DRENCH THE GROW MEDIUM THOROUGHLY WHEN APPLYING THE NUTRIENT SOLUTION. FREQUENCY OF APPLICATIONS TO THE FORMULA 1 CRAFT SOIL CAN VARY BETWEEN A SINGLE 1.2 (EC) APPLICATION ONCE PER WEEK TO A SINGLE 1.2 (EC) APPLICATION EVERY TWO WEEKS DEPENDING ON GENETICS AND ENVIRONMENT. PLAY AROUND. NEVER OVERFEED. RATHER UNDER FEED AND ADJUST ACCORDINGLY.
ADDITIONAL SOLUBLE AMENDMENTS CAN BE ADDED SUBSEQUENTLY TO THE FORMULA 1 A+B NUTRIENT SOLUTION FOR DIFFERENT STAGES OF PLANT DEVELOPMENT.
Epsom Salts is a magnesium deficiency corrector for foliar or root application.
Magnesium sulfate and sulfur are absorbed through leaves and roots to help them produce chlorophyll. Epsom Salts are recommended to promote excellent blooms .
Magnesium and sulfur are the two major components of Epsom Salt. Crop researchers have determined that magnesium is:
A critical mineral for seed germination.
Vital to the production of chlorophyll, which plants use to transform sunlight into food.
An aid in the absorption of phosphorus and nitrogen, two of the most important fertilizer components.
Sulfur, the other major component of Epsom Salt, is also an important plant nutrient. Sulfer may:
Contribute to chlorophyll production.
Make the primary nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium) found in most fertilizers more effective.
Although magnesium and sulfur occur naturally in soil, they can be depleted by various conditions, including heavy agricultural use over time. But unlike most commercial fertilizers, which build up in the soil over time, Epsom Salt is not persistent so you can’t overuse it. Tests by the National Gardening Association confirm – roses fertilized with Epsom Salt grow bushier and produce more flowers, while the compound makes pepper plants grow larger than those treated with commercial fertilizer alone.
To relieve Magnesium deficiency
Application for misting or foliar spraying:
Mix 1 tsp in 2L water. Spray at lights out or evening.
Repeat every 3 days until one sees an improvement.
Application for soil watering:
Mix 1 Tbs in 5L of water. Feed once during growing phase and twice when flowering.
Formula 1 Cal-Mag Part B by Freedom Farms – Part B of a tailor-made, 2-part water soluble mineral plant feeding range designed with Freedom Farms’ Formula 1 growing medium in mind, but can of course also be used with other substrates.
ALWAYS SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE. FILL A CLEAN VESSEL WITH FRESH WATER OF KNOWN AMOUNT. ALWAYS SHAKE THE NUTRIENT CONCENTRATE WELL BEFORE USE. ADD 2 PARTS (2ML/L) OF FORMULA 1 ESSENTIALS AND MIX THE SOLUTION. ADD 1 PART (1ML/L) OF FORMULA 1 CAL-MAG AND MIX THE SOLUTION THOROUGHLY. AN EC OF AROUND 1.2 MS/CM SHOULD BE MEASURED. DRENCH THE GROW MEDIUM THOROUGHLY WHEN APPLYING THE NUTRIENT SOLUTION. FREQUENCY OF APPLICATIONS TO THE FORMULA 1 CRAFT SOIL CAN VARY BETWEEN A SINGLE 1.2 (EC) APPLICATION ONCE PER WEEK TO A SINGLE 1.2 (EC) APPLICATION EVERY TWO WEEKS DEPENDING ON GENETICS AND ENVIRONMENT. PLAY AROUND. NEVER OVERFEED. RATHER UNDER FEED AND ADJUST ACCORDINGLY.
ADDITIONAL SOLUBLE AMENDMENTS CAN BE ADDED SUBSEQUENTLY TO THE FORMULA 1 A+B NUTRIENT SOLUTION FOR DIFFERENT STAGES OF PLANT DEVELOPMENT.
Liquid pH Up consists of Potassium Hydroxide and is used to increase pH. Adjust the pH levels to improve the growing conditions for your plants. Hydroponic plants thrive best in solution with pH range from 5.5 to 6.5.
Instructions: should be added in small amounts to water until the pH is increased to the required level.
Use in conjunction with a pH meter or good quality pH test kit.
Potassium hydroxide is a strong alkali, or base, and many of its uses are a result of this property. As a base, potassium hydroxide acts as a pH regulator in industrial manufacturing and processing. In the agricultural industry, potassium hydroxide is used to regulate the pH of acidic soils.
Liquid pH Up has an extremely low level of phytotoxicity and does not contain salts or chlorides.
With plants, nutrient availability can be affected by soil or solution pH. pH levels outside recommended ranges can lead to nutrient lockout and nutrient deficiencies resulting in stunted growth and poor appearance. Control pH levels, minimize problems and maximize your plants’ full potential with pH Up and pH Down solutions.
Tips
Be consistent in making sure pH stays in the range
You don’t need to be exact, just keep an eye on things and react if you notice the pH is getting too high or too low
Add all of your nutrients to your water first before checking and adjusting the pH. Your nutrients will affect the pH of your water so it’s important they get added before making any adjustments.
Jiffy 7 Pellets 41mm are made from Sphagnumpeat from specially selected peat bogs. Lime and a special fertilizer with a low ammonium content are added to the peat in order to stimulate growth. The pellets have a pH of approximately 5.3 and are wrapped in a thin, biodegradable net.
Jiffys are a popular ready to use media and are perfect for seed germination and also for rooting plant cuttings or clones.
The compressed pallets are approx. 41mm W x 42mm H when fully expanded. When exposed to water the Jiffy expands and the hydrated media is held within a degradable net. A small indent is provided on top of the disc to place the seed into once the disc has expanded.
Because the Jiffys have an outer netting to hold the media inside, they can be self-standing or growers can place them inside seedling trays for additional support. ( Handy when rooting cuttings )
Once a good root system has developed throughout the media, they can be directly planted into an NFT system or a larger plastic or fabric pot or even a rockwool slab.
Jiffy 7 Pellets 41mm are also very popular for soil growers and can be directly planted into the soil when the seedling is established.
Jiffy 7s are manufactured from sphagnum peat (and Coir fibers) harvested from carefully selected bogs which are subject to stringent internal and governmental controls to ensure minimal environmental impact. Peat is only taken from sources where the re-generation rate is greater than the harvest rate and the local ecology will not be adversely affected.
This free-draining medium is manufactured by mixing sodium with clay and firing in a rotary kiln to burn off the sodium, forming round pellets of various sizes, each pellet having ‘honeycomb’ spaces inside. These spaces allow nutrients to be taken up by the pellet and released to the plant gradually. They also allow oxygen to reach the roots of the plants. This is of paramount importance in hydroponics.
We stock various different sizes of Leca. 8 – 16 mm expanded clay balls work well for larger net pots and Dutch buckets, while the smaller 2 – 10 mm expanded clay balls work best for smaller sized net pots, eg. 50 mm, 75 mm and even 200 ml net pots. 8 -10 mm Leca is also available and can be used as desired, most probably for medium to larger sized net pots and also for grow beds, Dutch buckets, etc.
The lightweight roundish clay balls of various sizes make for a great hydroponic growing substrate. It’s the perfect media choice for ebb and flow and drain to waste. Water flows between the pebbles quickly, supplying the roots with nutrients, yet allowing the roots to stay oxygenated. Roots and plants develop healthy and vibrant.
With the advantage of light weight, high permeability, high durability and excellent sound and thermal insulating properties, LECA is a good ‘all round’ aggregate for use in an a variety of applications.
NB: Product needs to be flushed/rinsed before use. Shape and colour may vary according to availability.
Leca
Leca is a Lightweight Expanded Clay, formed by the heating and firing of clay in a rotary kiln, at temperatures of up to 1150°C. The process transforms the clay into various lightweight ceramic granules, which have a hard ceramic shell and a porous core.
Green Stretchy Tape that accommodates plant growth by stretching up to twice its own length. Tough, durable and resistant to sunlight and moisture. Ideal for trellising, training and tying.
Length: 50 m ( 1 cm wide )
Advantages:
It’s long. The tape comes on a roll – one of its biggest advantages. You can spool out a length as long as you need to reach those long, renegade plant branches and rein them into the cage or stake. You can even encircle an entire plant or weave the tape in and out of branches before tying it off. Other purchased garden ties are pre-cut. They’re often not long enough to stretch out and accommodate branches.
It’s moisture-resistant. The vinyl allows moisture to roll off the tape, discouraging mildew, a feature especially appreciated by gardeners who work relentlessly to prevent diseases.
It’s strong. Vinyl content makes the tape strong enough to last a full season even when exposed to full sun for weeks and weeks. Yet stretches without strangling or breaking branches.
Compact Ducting Reducer – versatile and easy to fit to flexible ducting. Both ends of the reducer are male and are designed to fit inside flexible ducting. These ventilation reducers are pressed metal. Lightweight and simple to fit. Longer taper for less air flow resistance. Shorter length is ideal for smaller spaces and less intrusive installations.
It’s sometimes necessary to use a reducer, for example you may have a large powerful fan but only wish to make a small hole in the wall of your building for air to travel in and out. A reducer will help you do this. Can also be used to connect mismatched diameters or to split airflow from one fan to two tents or grow areas.
The Digital Planting Calendar 2024 (.pdf format) is designed to be used as a tool to assist you with your gardening activities. Working with the SA Moon times, this calendar displays easy to follow instructions of what to do and what not to do in your garden throughout the month. Allows you to prepare for each phase of the growth cycle and being ready for the next rejuvenation.
The Planting Calendar…
– Shares easy to follow guidance for practical application
– Displaying monthly photos of inspiring plants
– Monthly lists of seedsto plant according SA seasons
– Moon phases and changes according to SA time
– Daily garden activities are in tune with the moon.
This download also includes the 1st and 3rd Garden Guide Editions
These timeless collectible publications share useful information for
all lifestyles, urban and rural. Each edition shares content from local contributors, covering all gardening aspects.
Topics include:
– Structural methods for Urban gardening
– Water saving, capturing and recycling advice
– Articles from contributors specializing in their skill
– Companion planting chart and SA regional guide
– Comprehensive Directory to local resources and initiatives
– Designed for more than the garden enthusiast, we aim to
encourage everyone to incorporate their garden into their home.
Notes about downloading the Digital Planting Calendar 2024 and the 2 x Garden Guides…
Once order is completed, you will receive an email as notification…
Scroll down through the body of the order in the email to the Calendar line item and then click on it.
.zip folder will download…
Here are step-by-step instructions on how to unzip a folder in Windows:
Locate the Zipped Folder:
Find the folder on your computer that contains the zipped (compressed) files.
Right-Click on the Zipped Folder:
Right-click on the zipped folder to open the context menu.
Select “Extract All…”:
In the context menu, you’ll see an option that says “Extract All…”. Click on this option.
Choose Extraction Destination:
A new window will appear. Choose the destination where you want to extract the files. You can use the default location or browse to a different one.
Click “Extract”:
Once you’ve chosen the destination, click the “Extract” button.
Wait for Extraction:
The extraction process will begin, and Windows will unzip the folder. Depending on the size of the folder and your computer’s performance, this may take a moment.
Access Extracted Files:
Once the extraction is complete, you can access the uncompressed files in the destination folder you specified.
That’s it! You’ve successfully unzipped a folder in Windows. If you encounter any issues or have specific preferences, you might also consider using third-party compression tools like WinRAR or 7-Zip for additional features and options.
The Blumat Digital Soil Moisture Meter is a professional moisture meter allowing you to accurately check the moisture content of your soil or substrate. The meter uses Blumat’s porous clay cone sensor technology to measure the soil moisture. As the soil needs to “bond” to the clay “carrot” cone in order for the meter to give accurate readings ( in millibar ), the clay cone needs to be in the soil for 2 to 3 hours before the first readings are taken. This makes the meter most valuable as a permanent meter for plants that will require constant monitoring. Detailed operating instructions HERE.
The meter comes in very handy to apply the precise amounts of water needed to sensitive plants and prevents root damage caused by over-watering or by too much rainfall during the rainy season.
Be careful not to damage the clay cone “carrot” sensor when inserting the probe into harder soils – making a hole roughly the size of the probe beforehand in harder soils will help to prevent sensor damage.
Operation:
NEVER immerse the electronic measuring in water or get it wet. If used outside during the rainy season – remove the electronic measuring head from the sensor when not in use ( the sensor, or carrot, can be left in the soil during rainfall ) OR protect the head by covering it with the plastic protection cap ( included with the meter ).
N.B: Always monitor the water level in the plastic tube of the “carrot” sensor before using the meter. If need be, fill the tube up to the brim again.
Unscrew measuring head
Soak plastic tube with ceramic tip in water for at least 15 minutes.
Fill plastic tube with tap water up to the brim.
Screw measuring head back on as far as it will go.
Then insert into the soil, about 15 to 18 cm deep in the outer part of the root, for potted plants 5 to 8 cm from the edge of the pot.
For newly repotted plants, insert the cone directly into the soft soil always rotating to the right and then press the soil down slightly.
In case of dense root growth or very hard soil, pierce a suitable hole in the outer part of the root. Fill the hole halfway up with loose earth and water. Then insert the Blumat Digital rotating to the right, fill the hole with soil and press down.
The Ducting Splitter Y Shaped is robust, versatile and easy to fit to flexible ducting. The ends of the splitter are male and are designed to fit inside flexible ducting. Ducting Splitters are manufactured from galvanized pressed or fabricated steel. Lightweight with simple to fit connections.
Use the Ducting Splitter to divert ducting, or air flow, to one or more grow spaces/tents.
The Ducting Reducer is robust, versatile and easy to fit to flexible ducting. Both ends of the reducer are male and are designed to fit inside flexible ducting. These ducting reducers are manufactured locally from fabricated metal plate. Lightweight and simple to fit. Longer taper for less air flow resistance.
It’s sometimes necessary to use a reducer, for example you may have a large powerful fan but only wish to make a small hole in the wall of your building for air to travel in and out. A reducer will help you do this. Can also be used to connect mismatched diameters or to split airflow from one fan to two tents or grow areas.
