Del...

[OreO]

i got all the soils(scotts and cactus soil) and perilite but i forgot what you meant when you gave me that 2:1 ratio i know you mean 2 parts pot soil and 1 part cactus but I am wondering if i should

just mix the whole bag of scotts(10 dry quarts size bag)

and the whole bag of cactus(8 dry quarts size bag) together

and then add a few cups of perilite til its visible


or did i get it wrong?

OreO Reviewed by OreO on 04-21-2005. Del... i got all the soils(scotts and cactus soil) and perilite but i forgot what you meant when you gave me that 2:1 ratio i know you mean 2 parts pot soil and 1 part cactus but I am wondering if i should just mix the whole bag of scotts(10 dry quarts size bag) and the whole bag of cactus(8 dry quarts size bag) together and then add a few cups of perilite til its visible or did i get it wrong? Rating: 5

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[del...]

been afk moving and all that stuff...

i mix rich, highest quality potting soil i can find (currently using scott's) with cactus soil mix at 2 parts soil to one part cactus...but lean it heavier on the potting soil...iow, a bit more than 2:1. it's mostly by eye anyway with the goal of a fast draining soil. i then add perlite by eye too...probably 4 cups/bag of potting soil. it might look like a lot at first but when blended in it smooths out...you'll see. just go slow until you find the right look.

this will drain well but still hold enough water in a 5 gal pot to leave alone for several days if heavily watered before leaving and it's not too hot. also should be good for nutes for 3-4 weeks for starting seedlings and 2-3 weeks for established plants.

if you want to set up your wick system, now is the time (well, when filling the pots with soil is the time...). take a couple pieces of cotton rope (terry cloth strips work, anything cotton that's long) and run them through the drain holes of the pot to appx the top, inside of pot. make it long enough to reach from the bottom of the pot to whatever reservoix you're using. this will draw water from reservoix through your soil. keep the ropes positioned where they'll do the most good while filling with soil and you'll have a way to leave for longer periods...

good luck

[Torog]

Howdy del,

I'm curious,what is it about the cactus mix,that you like ?

Have a good one...

[del...]

btw...some cactus mixes are heavy with fingernail-size pebbles...if you got that instead of the sandy/gravel mix, use 3:1 ratio...but both work great at keeping soil from clumping and for drainage.




that should answer toroq too...

[Torog]

btw...some cactus mixes are heavy with fingernail-size pebbles...if you got that instead of the sandy/gravel mix, use 3:1 ratio...but both work great at keeping soil from clumping and for drainage.




that should answer toroq too...

Howdy del,

Yes sir..yer right..it does answer my question...Thanx !

Have a good one !