Frequently Asked Questions
Nourishing Your Queries
Welcome to our FAQs page! Here, we've compiled answers to the most common questions we receive about FOOP, our unique organic soil rejuvenator. Whether you're curious about our process, usage instructions, or what makes FOOP different, we've got you covered.
How should I feed FOOP to my plants?
FOOP Garden:
For young plants or leafy greens, mix 1-1½oz (30-45ml) of FOOP Garden per gallon of water. For mature plants or heavy feeding, mix 2-3oz (60-90ml) of FOOP Garden per gallon of water. For best results, feed every time you water your plants.
FOOP Nutes:
For best results, feed every time you water your plants. You can feed as infrequently as once per week if you grow in soil. if you grow in coco, feed at least every other watering. See our feeding recommendations for more information, and to download our feed schedule.
What growing media can I use with FOOP Nutes?
For best results, FOOP recommends using Organic Mechanics Container Blend Potting Soil.
FOOP Nutrients also work well in coco coir, coco/perlite/peat moss blends, and hydroponics.
When growing in coco, feed at least every other watering and supplement additional cal / mag (20% of manufacturer’s recommended dose). Adjust pH to 6.2 in the vegetative stage and 6.4 in the bloom stage.
If growing in hydroponics or deep water culture systems, reduce the feeds by 25% from the schedule provided, and keep water temperatures between 68-72 degrees. Refrain from using airstones in the reservoirs and use a circulator instead. Avoid exposing the water in the reservoir to light to prevent algae build up. Also, be sure to change the water each week and redose with the following week's recommended ml/g per our feed schedule (with the 25% reduction).
Do FOOP nutrients work with commercial irrigation systems?
FOOP Nutrients have been tested in numerous irrigation systems from Dosatrons to Blumats, and will not clog your drip lines.
Can I mix, brew and store FOOP nutrients in a reservoir?
FOOP Nutrients can be mixed and stored in a reservoir. Place a circulator in your reservoir and use the nutrients within 5 days. For best results, add an airstone to the reservoir and brew the nutrients as you would a compost tea – this will help the microbes reproduce. The pH may change from day to day, so be sure check the pH before each feed and adjust as necessary.
Can I use FOOP nutrients with auto-flowering plants and do I feed the same amounts?
Yes. Simply make these adjustments:
- For 3-week vegetative cycles, skip weeks 4, 5, and 6 in the vegetative recommendations
- For 4-week vegetative cycles, skip weeks 5, and 6 in the vegetative recommendations
- For 8-week bloom cycles, skip weeks 5, and 6 in the bloom recommendations
- For 9-week bloom cycles, skip week 6 in the bloom recommendations
Are FOOP nutrients certified organic?
Yes. Many products in FOOP's nutrient line have been certified organic to the USDA's National Organic Program (NOP) standard, and are approved for use in organic gardening by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI). Some are also registered as Organic Input Materials (OIM) by the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA).
View the OMRI Listed product certificates here.
