thanks reaper - the info on the vermiculite helps as i was having problems with the soil retaining water at the bottom in the first phase of the grow - could'nt figure it out that was probably it - yeah the warm castings were expensive - which is why I figure if I put them at the top at least there may be some benefit.
Mr. GreenJeans 800 Reviewed by Mr. GreenJeans 800 on . soil question Quick soil question. My mix is 45% top soil, 45% potting mix (no ferts), 5% Perlite, 5% Vermiculite. I ordered 25lbs of warm castings which unfortunately have not arrived yet and I had to repot - so here is the question: I repotted into 4 gallon pots and left about 4 inchs room at the top - when the castings arrived would it be good to do a top soil/warm casting mix is for the top two inches of the container??? If yes what percentages would you suggest? Any thoughts would be Rating: 5