Potting mix/perlite

[DrGreen]

HI fellow members,through various experimentations with various mediums(expanded clay,vermulite,perlite) and having to feed them appropriatley as they are nutrient poor mixes and need constant nutrient enrichment,Ie Reservoir,autopot,flood and drain.I have found Ed Rosenthals tried and true formula of hands on gardening works best,ie hand watering with nutrients.The mix I have found best is 50%perlite/ver and 50% potting mix in 150mm pots with drainholes that each sit in a individual saucer for water run off and additional feeds during hours unattended.

[Tom]

I replace my perlite/vermiculite (60/40) for each hydro grow and mix the used media with potting mix and other goodies for use in tubs and growing areas for outdoor plants and veggies.

 

[bigsmoke]

hey tom when u empty out at the end of grow is your per\ver all wet and sogy half way down the pot and is that bad if it is. thanx mate

[Tom]

Yeah, its perlite and vermiculite dust that has settled to the bottom part of the pot, it hasn't caused me any problems but that's a major reason why I buy new media for each grow.

 

[GreenAlchemy]

Hey DrGreen,

have you tried cocco and a perlite mix.The cocco retains nutrients and is absolutely brillant.As long as you give your plants a wet and dry cycle they will reach their fullest potential.I noticed how much and how good it is was when growing plants in a mixture of mediums a while back.From 2 different types of clay balls, perlite, verm/perlite, and rockwool .The cocco mix won on all levels from yeild, plant maturity, stem, and root structure. It's amazing stuff and can't recommend it enough.

[boulder]

Excellent for cloning as well.

 

Cheers

[Ferre]

I'm using only perlite and rockwool,..that's all,..and been experimenting with all kinds of grow mediums in the past 20 years.

and your right about cloning,.... here's a pic of mine.

[Ferre]

...and here you can see the only thing in them pots is rockwool and a little baby plant of 14 days old..

[Ferre]

..and for pipeman,..heya bro this is how I think my electrical setup is safe for fire and stuff...

[Guest Urbanhog]

At Brunning's Hardware store, in the Garden section, they sell Perlite/Ver mix, great for those don't feel comfortable going to hydro shops

 

Urbanhog http://www.gamers-forums.com/smilies/contrib/sp/chefico.gif