Question from Noob

Hey guys is it bad to have slow release plant food in the soil?? thanks

Is it the kind that came already mixed into the soil or are you wanting to add it?

It already came mixed in the soil

Honestly not really if you take a few steps before. My options on grow mediums are a bit limited and all I use is Miracle Grow. First thing would be to lighten up the soil with some perlite. 25 perlite 75 soil. I fill 5 gallon buckets and soak them in water for a few days before planting. One bad thing with time released soil is that using your own newts is almost impossible during the first few months. I only use newts during the middle of flowering to stave off yellowing. Another thing is that flushing is a bit more difficult. You really need to flush with extra water to really get it flushed right. Also one other thing to keep in mind that these types of soils are always a bit acidic due to the gradual release. I use water with a ph of right at 7-7.2 and put a bit of lime on the top to help balance it out. Been doing this for years and works great. It isn't the best medium to grow but sometimes you have to use what you have around.

I wouldn't start seeds in it or start a clone. use sand in a small container anything other than that soil. the seeds already have enough food stored for a couple weeks. and clones wont grow roots if they have nutrients available. I wouldn't worry about the flush at the end.make sure you dont over water it can be a problem because it release more nutrients this could burn plants. just let it dry out I like the perlite idea

Basically what they said. LOL.