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Yam

Yam

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I'm looking for the RIGHT answers here. so if your not sure or haven't had similar (personal) experience with this please STOP here!

I was thinking...... :confused: about sand and how some people swear by it when it comes to creating a barrier for soil dwelling critters and their offspring. on the other hand.... a lot of peeps say its bad bc it impacts the soil and creates an even worst environment for the girls. so I was thinking.. what about using the sand with an air pot? would this eliminate the impaction? or would the sand still cause a pocket of water to pool under the top layer of sand/soil mix? (what I've heard from other growers).

Also, this is my soil mix that I will be using on my next run.
-1/5 Perlite
-1/5 Vermiculite
-2/5 Jiffy SS Mix
1/5 MG potting mix (moisture control)

1. what do you think about using the air pot with the sand?
2. what do you think about my soil mix?
 
Lordhooha

Lordhooha

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Yam said:
I'm looking for the RIGHT answers here. so if your not sure or haven't had similar (personal) experience with this please STOP here!

I was thinking...... :confused: about sand and how some people swear by it when it comes to creating a barrier for soil dwelling critters and their offspring. on the other hand.... a lot of peeps say its bad bc it impacts the soil and creates an even worst environment for the girls. so I was thinking.. what about using the sand with an air pot? would this eliminate the impaction? or would the sand still cause a pocket of water to pool under the top layer of sand/soil mix? (what I've heard from other growers).

Also, this is my soil mix that I will be using on my next run.
-1/5 Perlite
-1/5 Vermiculite
-2/5 Jiffy SS Mix
1/5 MG potting mix (moisture control)

1. what do you think about using the air pot with the sand?
2. what do you think about my soil mix?
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There’s no issue I’ve ever had with sand. I don’t use it anymore as I don’t get bugs ( just lucky I guess) but I keep everything super clean. As for the mix moisture control miracle grow isn’t the best option at all. Are you able to procure better soil?
 
Yam

Yam

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I like the idea of using the Jiffy as the main component bc I like being able to water and feed according to what she needs vs having to wait until dry or overwater her. Since it dries pretty fast. as for the soil. I can replace that with a better soil just not sure which is best. If your asking if can "bake" my own.. no. I need to buy a bag of whatever I'm going to use. (if that's what you meant)!
 
Yam

Yam

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I also just put air filters and bug netting over the air vents in the tent and hoping that helps to. I almost feel like they came in the soil last run. bc i keep everything really clean. I bleach the walls and floors and the entire tent between grows. And I've sealed up windows with no see um netting.. Ive done a lot to prevent these little arses! I hate bugs!
 
Kushash

Kushash

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Yam said:
I like the idea of using the Jiffy as the main component bc I like being able to water and feed according to what she needs vs having to wait until dry or overwater her. Since it dries pretty fast. as for the soil. I can replace that with a better soil just not sure which is best. If your asking if can "bake" my own.. no. I need to buy a bag of whatever I'm going to use. (if that's what you meant)!
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This link may help.
https://www.growweedeasy.com/soil/
 
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