ImToHighForThis
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What is the best store bought soil?
Store bought soil
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Joe Blows Trees
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Any potting soil without time released nutes should work. A good mix of perlite will help with drainage.
ImToHighForThis
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okay cool I made the mistake of starting my first ever grow with miracle gro and am having a bunch of problems. I was thinking FFOF with perlite.
Richard Drysift
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That's what I was going to suggest: FFOF w/some extra perlite or equivalent. Good mix you cannot go wrong but I have also tried roots Organics and sunshine mix #4. Both are also very good choices. There is organic mix available seasonally at Home Depot or lowes but they mostly carry that crap with time released pellets in it- sucks for growing weed. OF is s bit hot so use a starter mix for clones or seedlings or cut it down by half with coco/xtra perlite.
ImToHighForThis
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I started my seeds and will be starting my clones in jiffy pellets then I was thinking a 50/50 of FFOF and perlite then to its final 5 gallon bucket of straight FFOF. what do you think?
Richard Drysift
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I think you'll get about a 50% success rate cloning in jiffy pots. I've used them for seedlings but honestly rockwool is much better to use for clones...or use an aerocloner which is best IMO. 50/50 perlite/OF might be too airy; you'll be watering them a lot. I always add a few handfuls of perlite to any mix especially FFOF but I would go with 50% OF, 25% perlite, & 25% coco coir; which is better for moisture retention. Once you get into the 5g you can just use it straight & maybe a handful or 2 of added perlite. I have used just regular potting soil from Walmart or seed starter mix for seedlings or young clones; it's like $3 for a small bag & all you need is enough to fill a solo cup. Just look to be sure it has no fertilizer numbers on it. Also be sure to drill a few drainage holes in that bucket before you transplant. Other than that it sounds like you got a solid plan...
AfgooCBD
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I agree with RD. I did too much Perl in FFOF once and it dries out too fast under HPS in cab. I'm in Happy Frog with a splash of Perl currently and couldn't be Happier (so far)!
ImToHighForThis
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okay cool my first plant is doing good. I was going to clone this one b
okay cool that's the plan. I'm building a tent & clone box. I'm starting fresh in December. so ill be posting a lot about that grow.
Enigmatic Ways
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This is what I use from Menards, mixed with 50% perlite 10 gallons smart pots {final home} and it has worked fantastic for me so far.
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Gary Goodson
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Damn, this is the 1st time I agree with you
Enigmatic Ways
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Wow how you do that....Lol damn you are a professional hater...Could you give us all the link where I said that.
dandyrandy
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I use the same except straight Promix. Several years no problems.
Dr. Who
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BINGO! The first person to properly say that you have to add more Ca!
1/2 to 2/3 cup of Oyster shell or 1/2 cup of Dolo per bag...
My personal all time favorite - Potters Gold ,,,,, NO bugs included (unlike FF soils) and no needed amending of anything...to start
Google that to see if it's in your area...30 days no feeding and then begin feeding at full strength
Doc
xSwimToTheMoon
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I wish I came to a better ratio conclusion when I added D.lime last run. 1 Tsp (as I was instructed) per gallon ruined my whOle shit! Lol I'm smoking the burnt buds up now 
Be careful.
Be careful.
Dr. Who
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Mag burn from the high Mg content of Dolomite.I wish I came to a better ratio conclusion when I added D.lime last run. 1 Tsp (as I was instructed) per gallon ruined my whOle shit! Lol I'm smoking the burnt buds up now
Be careful.