Quote Originally Posted by Rusty Trichome
The best soil to use is that which is available locally.
Being a newbie, likely best to get the best regardless of price. If starting-out with compost or any other unacceptable crap, you can and will chase plant problems. Find a soil that already has perlite, and make sure it's for container gardening.

Fox Farms holds-up well and I don't hear too many experienced gardeners complain about it. Miracle Grow isn't cheap (at least not around here) but if you do go with a pre-ferted soil, you will likely only want to take advise from someone that already has experience with 'em. (Headshake or myself, for instance)

Most in here blindly bash MG products. I learned to grow cannabis using them, and I gurantee they are doable. Those that can't adjust...bash. Those that blindly bash without experience are borderline untrustworthy and lazy. (parroting bullshit is still bullshit)
great answer. the best is what is locally availible

haha i would be one of those MG basher but i guess if you know how to use it ,it wont burn.:stoned: