sunshine is great, but you can also use miracal grow. just be careful because MG soil has ferts. in it, so it is very easy to overfertalize. whatever soil you buy though, make shure it has vermiculite or perlite. sand, peat moss, and coco fiber are also good. worm castings go into the ferts. catagory, but have great results for the organic grower.
dylan Reviewed by dylan on . What kind of potting soil to use? I'm sure this question gets asked a lot, but I couldn't find it posted anywhere. What kind of potting soil of mix works best? I am growing plants in 5 gallon buckets. The owner of a reputable nursey recommended to simply use the commerically available Miracal Grow Potting Soil. He said it works well for growing "tomatoes" to their full size. But I have heard that because potting soil is made for indoor plants, which grow slowly and stay in their pots for a long time, it doesn't work for herb or Rating: 5