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i've been reading up on mixing perlite with potting soil. i see a lot of 3:1, soil to perilite, mixes. i was wondering about everyones feelings on the subject. i'll be transplanting here in a bit and wanted to get it right. thanks ahead of time.
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I use 20-30% perlite/soil, in any given size pot....I also put a thin layer of vermiculite, close to the bottom of my flowering 10 inch pots.
I use a $5 moisture meter to tell me when the vermiculite is dry. (cause, it holds moisture longer)...:thumbsup:
good lookin dutch. i have to do some dishes and clean up a little bit and then i'm gonna transplant.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutch Pimp
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i've used a mixture of 3 cups perlite to 10 cups soil in the past and it seemed to work very nicely :)
thanks sensi. that's about the ratio i used and it seems to be working wonderfully.
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My base-
3 parts medium
1 part perlite
1 part earthworm castings
dtrave, i might try to work in some worm casting next go round. i hear a bunch of people say that they like them.
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Excuse this little bump but I forgot to mention 1 TBS of dolomite lime per gallon to this base...:jointsmile:Quote:
Originally Posted by DTRave420
Some people recommend to use less perlite/vermiculite and more soil to the ratio when you do their final pot up to flower. This is often and ideally done a week or so before switching to 12/12. I believe the reason for this is so that more nutrients are available to the roots. Perlite is great for keeping things airy in there but doesn't do a lot in terms of holding nutes.
Everyone has their own way.