IndiCanja

Yes, IndiCanja is a nutrient dense biologically robust and diverse soil containing enough nutrients/fertility to complete the full cycle of the cannbis plant from seedling to harvest by only adding water.

IndiCanja was created as a "water only" biologically active living soil or to be used with a benneficial biological solution and/or compost teas. It is not encouraged to add additional fertility to IndiCanja as you could have a negative result, but if a grower chooses to, it is best to use a low application rate.

It is not recommended to use synthetic fertilizers. Adding salt-based nutrients may negatively impact the soil, creating a "lock-up" of nutrients within IndiCanja, causing the nutrients contained within IndiCanja to become non-available to the plant.If the grower chooses to use a salt-based nutrient, please do so in “micro-dose” applications, equal to or less than 4CF/0.4EC/200ppm
(500xTDS scale)/280ppm (ECx700 scale). If “lock-up” were to occur from overfertilization, the grower should use Purple Cow’s CX-1 biological to disassociate or “break” the bonds creating the “lock-up”, liberating the minerals which became “locked out” of nutrient availability.

IndiCanja is pH balanced for nutrient uptake. It is not as necessary to monitor pH due to the humus/humate rich organic matter (OGM), robust in biological activity, which aids in buffering against pH fluctuations within the soil. In professional indoor crop production, pH is typically monitored, so it wise of the grower to choose to monitor pH levels of incoming water supply for optimum cation exchange and nutrient uptake. Water pH values can be drastically different from one water supply to another.  It is wise to be conscious of your water supply values for personal, soil, and plant health.

If you choose to adjust the incoming water pH value, adjust pH levels between 6.0-7.0. A water pH value above 7.5 is nearing dangerous levels for arching out of optimum cation exchange when growing in containers/pots.

Yes, it is safe to use CaMg products with IndiCanja at a “low dose” application rate. A good starting point if you choose to use a CaMg product is to reduce application rate by 80-90% of what the manufacturer recommends, then adjust accordingly if necessary.

It is recommended that the grower remove any disinfectants, such as Chlorine, from the water supply so there is no impact to the naturally occurring beneficial biology.

Yes, IndiCanja was created for both regular photoperiod and autoflower cannabis cultivars.

It's recommended to use 1 cubic foot bag per plant.

Yes. Due to IndiCanja being a living organic super-soil, the biology works in symbiosis with the plant dictating nutrient uptake. IndiCanja is robust with beneficial soil microbe community and diversity. This relationship between beneficial microorganisms and the plant allows for growth of both short-term and long-term cultivar and strain cultivation.

Yes, IndiCanja is a great choice for the indoor living bed model for growing cannabis and other crops.

Yes. With many cultivars and strains, “fall colors” of purple and other beautiful natural colorations may appear. A natural decline of “fan/water leaves” may occur as is the nature of that cultivar or strain.  Other cultivars may remain green till time of harvest.

No. Flushing is not necessary before harvest.  It is recommended that the grower let the soil dry before harvest. If the grower practices “dark ripening” before harvest, it is recommended that the soil is at or below 50% moisture content before beginning the ripening period prior to harvest.

No, there is no need for “runoff” like when using synthetic nutrients. Excessive runoff leaches nutrients out of the soil that are necessary for plant growth. IndiCanja should be used as a water reduction model.

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It is recommended that the grower start seeds in a soil that is much less nutrient rich than IndiCanja, such as Seed Starter Mix or Crafter’s mix. A grower can safely plant established rooted cuttings or clones and seedlings directly into IndiCanja.

If the grower is looking to improve upon using “water only”, it’s recommended to use the beneficial biological CX-1 or brew a compost tea using Purple Cow’s Activated Compost and dechlorinated water.

Yes, IndiCanja is a multi-purpose, nutrient-dense, biologically active living potting soil to support plant life. It can used on many plant varieties besides cannabis, including tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, mums, marigolds, roses, and is not limited to fruiting or flowering plants. Other uses include establishing garden beds, indoor house plants, as a top-dress for beneficial bacteria and fungi as well as provide additional nutrients.

Yes, IndiCanja is approved by OMRI for crops that can be certified organic under the USDA NOP.

IndiCanja was created for 1 bag per 3 x 3 x 3ft plant.  If you choose to reamend it, it’s recommended to use organic amendments and mined mineral and/or sea products from entities who maintains a sustainable, planetary conscious means of collection.

Yes it can. The amount and type of training (defoliation, soft, bend-n-break) the grower does to the plant can dictate how much soil should be used to maintain the total lifecycle of the plant.  If the grower is doing a great amount of training throughout the vegetative phase, then the plant is going to require more material to support the total root mass as well as provide the adequate nutrient load.  If the grower is doing a great amount of training, it’s recommended you adjust accordingly by adding one more gallon of soil for each week of vegetative growth when figuring total soil requirements.

When stored in original perforated packaging, please use within two years of purchase of the product. Testing was conducted for over two years, exposing the product to rain, sleet, snow, severe freezing, excessive heat (up to 120F), with no negative impact to the product or plants once grow trials were conducted. Ideal storage is in a cool dry environment.

Genetics is the largest determinant of the “potency” of the cannabis plant as it relates to Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC.  There are many other variables which determine “potency” of the cannabis plant within an indoor, greenhouse, or outdoor environment. Please maintain appropriate environmental variable conditions to attain the full genetic potential of the plant. The true genetic potential of plants is determined and consequently expressed by many variables including environmental conditions and stressors. As a grower, you are part of that variable set. Total potency as it relates to total oil content, this value can be manipulated for higher content through multiple
variables including the use of beneficial biologicals, optimum environmental conditions, cultural/growing practices. Oil content can also be impacted negatively from multiple variables such as unstable environmental conditions, disease pressure, and poor cultural or growing practices.

Yes, typically in a positive direction through greater nutrient density, increased phytonutrients. There are many variables that may change the terpenoid, flavonoid, carotenoid values of plants including heat, cold, watering frequency, water temps, physical impacts to the plant [an animal taking a bite off the cannabis plant can engage the autoimmune defense mechanism that elevates THC production], porosity, soil compaction when planting, soil compaction throughout the grow cycle, water tempurature, total dissolved oxygen in water, soil respiration, etc.Using a nutrient dense biological soil is one of the ways to improve nutrient density, increase terpenoid and flavonoid properties of the cannabis plant as well as other plants grown in IndiCanja.

This can vary greatly pending variables such as location, native soil type, the use of biologicals, budget, time of planting, cultivar and strain, etc. One common practice for using IndiCanja for “in-earth” outdoor operations is to use an excavator or mini-excavator to dig a 4ft x 4ft wide hole with minimum depth of 2ft, then backfill hole with IndiCanja. Smaller operations, use a post-hole digger and/or other implements for digging and backfill. For container and potted outdoor plants:  Minimum sizing is no less than 25-30 gallon container for full season grown plants. Autoflower cultivars and strains require less material to complete lifecycle.

It is recommended that you use a minimum of 1 cubic foot bag per plant in a 7-8 gallon container. If the grower is looking to achieve faster dry-back times, it is recommended that the grower place approximately 1 inch of perlite, pumice, or other fast draining inert material in the bottom of container before filling with IndiCanja.

Yes. It is recommended that you add CX-1 when practicing this method of brewing a nutrient tea to aid the breakdown of nutrients for greater immediate nutrient uptake when applied?

Yes, Purple Cow is a plant composting company that has received awards in recognition of our commitment to improving soil health and productivity through recycling and composting techniques that yields diverse, high quality, biological, soil-building products for horticulture and farming. Naturally mined components such as volcanic ash, perlite, kelp, sphagnum peat moss, are sourced from entities who maintains a sustainable, planetary conscious means of collection.

Yes. Bulk product is packaged in two-yard (54cuft) supersacks. This is a great option for “living beds”.