Jun 12, 2024
Protocol for Making Soil
This protocol is a draft, published without a DOI.
- 1University of San Diego
Protocol Citation: Yuriani Palomino, Karma Terlik 2024. Protocol for Making Soil. protocols.io https://protocols.io/view/protocol-for-making-soil-de5x3g7n
License: This is an open access protocol distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited
Protocol status: In development
We are still developing and optimizing this protocol
Created: June 05, 2024
Last Modified: June 12, 2024
Protocol Integer ID: 101271
Abstract
This protocol outlines 3 soil recipes for their corresponding plant species: Phacelia parryi, P. campanularia, and Brassica rapa. In addition to the recipes, it also details the soil mixing process.
Materials
Peat moss
Vermiculite
Perlite
Sand
Fertilizer (Osmocote Flower & Vegetable)
Water
Mixing shovel
Clear food grade bucket ~2 gallons for mixing soil
Soil Recipe for Phacelia campanularia
Soil Recipe for Phacelia campanularia
1 part peat moss
0.5 part vermiculite
1.5 part sand
3 parts perlite
3 tbsp of fertilizer per 2 gallons of soil
Soil Recipe for Brassica rapa
Soil Recipe for Brassica rapa
1 part peat moss
1 part vermiculite
1 part perlite
3 tbsp of fertilizer per 2 gallons of soil
Soil Recipe for Phacelia parryi
Soil Recipe for Phacelia parryi
1 part peat moss
1 part vermiculite
1 part sand
2 part perlite
3 tbsp of fertilizer per 2 gallons of soil
Soil Mixing
Soil Mixing
Depending on what plant you desire to plant, follow the corresponding soil recipe to measure all required parts except perlite and fertilizer and place all parts within a sterile container.
Using gloved hands or a shovel thoroughly mix the soil until there are not hidden pockets of unmixed material.
If the recipe calls for perlite, add the perlite parts to the container and rinse with DI water to minimize dust. Once wet, repeat step 5.
Depending on the total number of gallons of soil produced, measure out the correct amount of fertilizer and add it to the soil container. Then, repeat step 5.
Once evenly mixed, your soil is now ready to be used for seed planting and transplanting.