Seed Starting Soil Mix???
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by Chrissy on April 12, 2004 05:16 AM
The commercial seed starting mixes that I used to purchase contained mostly peat. There was a bit of perlite & vermiculite too, but to be honest I don't think they have soil in them. I found it was much cheaper to make my own though.
My recipe for seed starter mix:
40% peat
10% compost
15% vermiculite
15% perlite
20% sterilized soil (oven bake outdoor dirt for 10 minutes @ 400 degrees)
This stuff works like a charm for me:)
Chrissy
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My recipe for seed starter mix:
40% peat
10% compost
15% vermiculite
15% perlite
20% sterilized soil (oven bake outdoor dirt for 10 minutes @ 400 degrees)
This stuff works like a charm for me:)
Chrissy
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z5b
by Rick on April 12, 2004 05:47 AM
I just use old, sifted compost for both seedling flats and potting soil. For some seeds, I'll add a little sand to lighten it. The compost I use doesn't have manure added. It's just leaves, garden debris, and kitchen refuse, about a year old.
Rick
Rick
by weezie13 on April 12, 2004 06:16 AM
You know my tomato seeds in the compost bin,
sprout quite nicely in the spring when they
start to heat up!!!![[Embarrassed]](im/redface.gif)
I'll try a little bit of both!!
And do an experiment!!!
Thank~YOU~both!!!!
Weezie
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Weezie
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sprout quite nicely in the spring when they
start to heat up!!!
I'll try a little bit of both!!
And do an experiment!!!
Thank~YOU~both!!!!
Weezie
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Weezie
Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2
http://photobucket.com/albums/y250/weezie13/
Search The Garden Helper:
What do you put in to make a "seed~friendly"
Potting soil??
I see they sell that, and it's different to
regular potting soil??
What's the difference???
Would it be regular potting soil, vermiculite, perlite, ???? Anything else?????
Weezie
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Weezie
Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2
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