Your suppose to just use peatmoss and perlite only for seedlings. I always use miracle grow potting soil. It seems to do great with my young plants despite what they say about it giving nute burn to seedlings. I just keep the soil moist. And try to stay away from shultz nutes. Its way to concentrated. I used it once in the past at half strength and it almost killed all of my ladies. Theirs another brand a wally world it comes in a square box. It does the trick i think the brand starts with a B.nGoodluck