perlite vs vermiculite

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swed25

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Apr 25, 2015

• #1

http://www.unbeatablesale.com/frmtk3926.html im looking at getting this vermiculite perlite for my outdoor grow but not sure if normal perlite or a diffrent kind is better please let me know thankyou!

 

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TWS

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Apr 25, 2015

• #2

plain perlite is fine . use some vermiculite if you want more water retention.

 

vostok

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Apr 25, 2015

• #3

A man really has no use for vermiculite, of all the minerals out there, only crude oil and vermiculite can do so much damage to any grow op, but do mix in up to 33% perlite to any quality soil for great results

 

ruby fruit

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Apr 25, 2015

• #4

Perlite lets more air in the soil where as vermicalite has better water retention properties....
vermiculite does in general do damage compared to perlite.

My exp has been perlite is better for indoor and outdoor...
Mixing 20-30% perlite with outdoor us good

 

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swed25

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Apr 27, 2015

• #5

any good brands of perlite you guys would suggest and how does this soil look for outdoor with 20% perlite?
TRIPLE MIX
Peat Moss, Compost and Blk Peat Loam.

 

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swed25

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Apr 27, 2015

• #6

(mushroom compost)