Miracle Gro Organic Choice Potting Mix?

[sirshamus]

do you guys think this would work? mixing it with worm casting, some guano and perlite? have ocean forest right now, but dont know if i wanna drive an hour to get it everytime i need it.

sirshamus Reviewed by sirshamus on 07-06-2008. Miracle Gro Organic Choice Potting Mix? do you guys think this would work? mixing it with worm casting, some guano and perlite? have ocean forest right now, but dont know if i wanna drive an hour to get it everytime i need it. Rating: 5

[Rusty Trichome]

Says on their website that it isn't for container gardening.



I personally have had success with their potting mix tho. (kinda strong for seedlings and clones...flush well first)
Keep in mind that there's about a month's supply of nutes in the mix, so be careful with overfertilizing the youngsters.

[killfrenzi]

do you guys think this would work? mixing it with worm casting, some guano and perlite? have ocean forest right now, but dont know if i wanna drive an hour to get it everytime i need it.

I am using the Miracle Grow Organic Mix now. I have been using it since my first transplant. I just recently changed to FoxFarm Ocean Forest for flowering. I never had a problem with it. I also added earthworm castings and bat guano to the mix. Never had a problem. I wouldnt use it on seedlings. Too many ferts for the lil guys. I would use it on your first transplant. And definently go 50/50 with the perelite.

Otherwise you will be fine. Well at least MY plants look great.

Good Luck, If you have anyother Q's about it lemme know. Ill be happy to answer!

[stinkyattic]

While I would not use it STRAIGHT for container gardening, after the plants are old enough to be fertilized, a potting mix of ~60-70% MG Organic + ~30-40% perlite would give you a fine mix, similar to promix but a bit 'hotter'. Treat it sorta like FFOF and go easy on the nutes until you are sure that your plants can take it all. I've played with it a bit and have not particular complaints as long as you don't use it for seedlings, add perlite, and remember to re-pot ever 6 weeks.

[sirshamus]

Thanks everybody, I am learning so much. Been smoking for bout 18 yrs. and this is the first time i am attempting to grow. Why did I wait so long?

[stinkyattic]

Why did I wait so long?

Evidence would suggest you are a procrastinator?
Join the club.

[sirshamus]

thats for sure, but got all my shit mostly, ready to do this and quit paying 100 quarter

[killfrenzi]

I totaly agree with the "over paying". If you think about it you will save hundreds of dollars if you just have the patience:jointsmile: And look on the bright side, you can start makin your money back. I would stick to very close friends and people you can trust if you do.

Good Luck, Stay Safe

:greenthumb:

[bigjohnson688]

i use the mg o i have it mixed 50/50 half peatmoss and half soil.and its in 5 gal buckets:thumbsup: works dam good for me.the only prob i had was over watering my seedlings

[killfrenzi]

i use the mg o i have it mixed 50/50 half peatmoss and half soil.and its in 5 gal buckets:thumbsup: works dam good for me.the only prob i had was over watering my seedlings

I used my digital scale and weiged my medium dry, then I watered it til water came out the drain holes, then weighed it wet. Once I felt like the containers felt light I weighed them then watered until they weighed what they weighed wet the first time.

IF you can get your hands on a digi, it really helps with watering during seedling stages.

Good Luck, :greenthumb: