top soil vs potting soil whats the differents

[bluntman2006]

i was just looking into getting some organic soil and the stuff i found was top organic soil it said you shouldn't use with pots.why is that what different does it make its still the same,right?

bluntman2006 Reviewed by bluntman2006 on 09-04-2006. top soil vs potting soil whats the differents i was just looking into getting some organic soil and the stuff i found was top organic soil it said you shouldn't use with pots.why is that what different does it make its still the same,right? Rating: 5

[kush07]

I have used the soil that is similar to what you are talking about. It is a GREAT top soil additive but I have also found that it cana also be used in pots as well. However, the soil is very hot. It is great for outdoor grows. Potting soil is what I would reccommend though cause it is made for pots. I would add some soil additives with it so that the soil is full of nutrients for the plants to feast on.

Happy Toking :rasta:

[Pass That Shit]

I was under the impression that you are not suppose to fertilize the soil for the first couple of weeks? I use plain soil and then fertilize later.

I think top soil is heavier. If you can make it drain well with top soil, I don't see a problem using it. I like the water to run out of the pot seconds after adding water on top.

[kush07]

I wasn't talking about using fertilizer. There are soil additives you can use that help raise the soils N-P-K values. Two of the most common are Blood and Bone Meal. Another good soil additive is bat guano but guano is hard to get a hold of.

Happy Toking :rasta:

[bluntman2006]

i see every one disagree with being naturally;being organic is there a problem with it or something!

[stinkyattic]

The major difference between topsoil and potting soil is that topsoil virtually never contains a soil lightener, whereas potting soil comes pre-mixed with perlite.

Kush referred to that stuff as being 'hot'- that means too high levels of nutrients.

I've grown successfully in a 50/50 mix of composted manure and perlite, that's it. I got some burn at first, but nothing outrageous.

The last time I mixed soil, I used a bag of topsoil a friend had left over from her lawn, a bag of composted manure, and a bag of perlite.

So to make any soil into potting soil, you need to add perlite or vermiculite.

[bluntman2006]

The major difference between topsoil and potting soil is that topsoil virtually never contains a soil lightener, whereas potting soil comes pre-mixed with perlite.

Kush referred to that stuff as being 'hot'- that means too high levels of nutrients.

I've grown successfully in a 50/50 mix of composted manure and perlite, that's it. I got some burn at first, but nothing outrageous.

The last time I mixed soil, I used a bag of topsoil a friend had left over from her lawn, a bag of composted manure, and a bag of perlite.

So to make any soil into potting soil, you need to add perlite or vermiculite.

very good info,i appreciate that.thats good i didnt buy that shit.I bought some organic potting soil and it seems to be kind of on the heavy side ill go buy some,perlite that is,thanks
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