soil for seedlings

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420grower.cali

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Im not sure what kind of soil to use for my seedlings and i need to know what kind i should use. I want an organic soil that will sustain my plants nutrient needs for a little while as im a beginner and dont want to overdue it with the nutrients with the seedlings considering its in such a vulnerable state in this stage. Any kind of mixes you have good experience with would be awesome preferably something relativley cheap if possible haha thx :D
 
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schuylaar

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order everything you need online..don't go to hydro they will try to sell you on stuff you don't need.

these are my basics:

NEWBS:
~if you're not gonna invest $150 on a carbscrub, don't grow.
~on nutes: less = more.
~on when will my grow be done?: a watched pot doesn't boil. think 'fields of gold'.
~recommended for professional results inexpensively: GH Floraduo A/B..you need nothing else.
~increase yield easily, like a pro..just bend over cola in mid veg while she's thirty and pliable affix with soil staple (home depot) or zip tie.
~guide used for my first grow: google>cannabis dummies+guide+v4.pdf
 
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420grower.cali

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~recommended for professional results inexpensively: GH Floraduo A/B..you need nothing else.
~increase yield easily, like a pro..just bend over cola in mid veg while she's thirty and pliable affix with soil staple (home depot) or zip tie.

Confused what u mean by these two?
 
GrowinDad

GrowinDad

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They have the MG everywhere. You must be missing the bags. Look in the inside garden section...

Schuylar was just talking about training via LST to get more tops.
 
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bigsteve

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I used MiracleGro Potting Mix for 10 years and just switched to Fox Farms Potting Mix. With the FF I get more perlite and the dirt is easier to work. Means now I don't have to worry about hard clumps and 4-inch splinters. The FF product is somewhat more expensive but worth it to me.

Note -- whatever soil you choose make sure it has at least 10-15% perlite. Helps the plant access oxygen and water better.

Good luck, BigSteve.
 
xSwimToTheMoon

xSwimToTheMoon

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bigsteve said:
I used MiracleGro Potting Mix for 10 years and just switched to Fox Farms Potting Mix. With the FF I get more perlite and the dirt is easier to work. Means now I don't have to worry about hard clumps and 4-inch splinters. The FF product is somewhat more expensive but worth it to me.

Note -- whatever soil you choose make sure it has at least 10-15% perlite. Helps the plant access oxygen and water better.

Good luck, BigSteve.
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Yea I used MG on my first attempt, and the top would crust up to the point water would just sit on top like on duck feathers, and not penetrate. I pulled roots up scratching the top all the time.

Op, Fox farm has a seed starting soil called "light warrior." That's what I use.
 
Budzbuddha

Budzbuddha

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I have also used MG moisture control soil, but I pre flushed it before seedling placement.
MG soil has its brand line plant food infused in it. They make PERALITE also but it is also treated with MG plant food , so that is also washed first. It works pretty good , and had only to add micro nutes once in awhile. For a readily available soil available it not too bad.

Natures care is ok for starters. Wondersoil is an interesting 10lb. Cube that is activated with moisture ( Add Water around 4 - 5 gallons ) and it contains coco coir , worm casings and nutes already added.
 
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