quick question on soil

[Chubakkaz]

Hey guys, what's a good amount of perlite to mix in with foxfarm soil, fraction wise? and is there anything else I should include?

I appreciate the help.

 

[Kupunakane]

Great Question,
Soil mix ratios is a matter of taste, the best overall mix would contain
1. 10% coarse sand and pea rock = Drainage
2. 10% spagnum moss = moisture retention
3. 30% pearlite or vermiculite = airation
4. 50% A good rich Loamy Soil

This is my own formula that works great, but everyone has something different, ask around untill you find what suites you and your babies.
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KingKahuuna

 

[Chubakkaz]

Im gonna try that! thanks a lot! I started my babies on some neutral PH potting soil but it doesnt look very effective so Im gonna go and grab those materials tomorrow.

 

[BizzyHigh]

A mix that has worked quite well for me is:

75% Fox Farm Ocean Forest
15% MG Starter Soil
10% Perlite

Might consider giving it a try along with a few others and see what you like best Good luck!

 

[Hick]

Hey guys, what's a good amount of perlite to mix in with foxfarm soil, fraction wise? and is there anything else I should include?

I appreciate the help.

10-15% added, is a plenty Chub'...1 tablespoon of horticultural lime, per gallon of soil, is a good idea, too.

 

[timdog4]

Hey Hick, you should add lime to foxfarm ocean forrest? I thought ff of was reasy to go and didnt need to add anything.

Bizzy I added about 10 % but the more you add the more often you will have to feed sice it drains so good.

 

[Hick]

FFOF is usually okay, right outta' the bag, but "I" like a li'l added drainage/aeriation (perlite) and the lime simply .. adds a little more magnesium and buffers the ph.

 

[snuggles]

I found the same problem, instead of using lime I use something called Cal Mag by Botanicare, which helped with the Mg/calcium problems. So far so good.

 

[Chubakkaz]

where can this lime be found?

 

[thestandard]

any decent nursery, check your yellow pages