True Living Organics - The Ultimate Guide to Growing All-Natural Marijuana Indoors (2012)

I like to use perlite in any soil mix I am using in containers. My standard application rate for
already bagged soil mixes is around 1 part perlite to 2 parts soil mix. When using living mixes in
container growing, you always need to be highly concerned with making sure there is enough air for
all the microlife to breathe AND enough for the plant roots as well. Please always use a respirator
when mixing perlite; the dust can cause a really bad cough if inhaled. I always open the bag and spray
a bit of water inside, just to cut down on the dust as much as possible.
Mycorrhizal fungus
Myco fungus, as I call it, is one of the most important parts of container growing. You need to know
just a few things about this amazing fungus to use it successfully in TLO, and the first is the expiration
date! Be sure to get a high-quality fresh product here. When dormant and dry in bottles they are good
for almost 2 years, and in soil mixes they are also good for at least a year as long as the bags of
Mycoinfused soil mix have not been stored in direct sunlight or high heat.
Great White is a fantastic brand of myco fungi and has never let me down
There are two main types of Myco fungus, and these are the “Ecto” (ectomycorrhizal fungi) and
“Endo” (endomycorrhizal fungi) types. Simply put, the Ecto type of Myco fungus mostly associates
with tree roots, while the Endo type associates with vegetables and cannabis. The term “arbuscular
mycorrhizal fungus” (AMF), is also used, and refers to a type of Endo Myco fungus. The fundamental
differences between the two types is that the Ecto tends to “sheath” around the roots with its
spiderweb-like hyphae growth, while the Endo/AMF actually penetrates the cells of living roots,
forming a symbiotic relationship with the plant.