niteshft
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Since this would be usefull for both indoor and out, I thought I would post it here since we can't have multiple posts.
I've heard of using silica gel to extend time between waterings as it will hold 100x it's weight in water, but have never used it myself. I think it would be better used for outside containers as the sun can bake out the moisture rather quickly as compared to indoors and some garden centers sell it for that purpose.
Gorilla grows come to mind as well since it can be difficult to bring water to some locations, ammending the soil with silica gel can mean life or death to a grow.
After doing some limited research I found the amount to use would be a tablespoon per liter and/or a handfull per gallon of soil.
Has anyone used silica gel to ammend thier soil and if so, what did you think of it.
I've heard of using silica gel to extend time between waterings as it will hold 100x it's weight in water, but have never used it myself. I think it would be better used for outside containers as the sun can bake out the moisture rather quickly as compared to indoors and some garden centers sell it for that purpose.
Gorilla grows come to mind as well since it can be difficult to bring water to some locations, ammending the soil with silica gel can mean life or death to a grow.
After doing some limited research I found the amount to use would be a tablespoon per liter and/or a handfull per gallon of soil.
Has anyone used silica gel to ammend thier soil and if so, what did you think of it.