six seeds in six peat pots have become six beautiful plants ready to be placed into large pots. Any preferred potting soil or special mix? All advice greatly appreciated.
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Hi there.
I've been using the same mix for years and do just fine with it. I avoid Miracle Gro altogether. There are a lot of stories on the forums about burnt plants. Miracle Gro is chemical heavy and worth avoiding if you care what you smoke.
I start with a big bucket (maybe 30 litres or so) half full of Levigtons. This is a quality compost available in the UK. You will have something similar where you live. To this I add:
About 30% perlite or vermiculite
A handful of wood bark mulch
A handful of volcanic minerals
2 handfuls of blood/fish/bone
A handful of worm castings
A handful of dry, well rotted manure
If it's for flowering plants I also add a handful of bat guano. I then top dress with this every 3 weeks or so.
It works for me. Hope it gives you some ideas.
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