grow media for seedlings ?

[morugawelder]

curious to what everyone choice is for seed starter media / grow media for seedlings ,


I been using jiffy , then transplant in a couple of weeks to final grow pot in fox farm ocean .

 

[MIMedGrower]

I use ocean forest mixed with 25% perlite or a similar mix.

Never had as strong and fast growing plants in a nutrient free mix. Have to be very careful not to overwater the young roots is all. Drainage is key.

 

[morugawelder]

I use ocean forest mixed with 25% perlite or a similar mix.

Never had as strong and fast growing plants in a nutrient free mix. Have to be very careful not to overwater the young roots is all. Drainage is key.

yeah I like to keep around 1/4 perlite to soil . Do you start your seeds right off in the ocean forrest mix ?

 

[MIMedGrower]

yeah I like to keep around 1/4 perlite to soil . Do you start your seeds right off in the ocean forrest mix ?

Yes. I thought that was the point to the thread. ;-)

 

[Madbud]

I prefer miraclegro seedling soil over jiffy. Happy Frog with mycorrhizae works too but i think the frog is happy about the free fungus gnats i got. Imo pot size and watering are more important to start healthy seedlings.

 

[Cannabizz]

I prefer miraclegro seedling soil over jiffy. Happy Frog with mycorrhizae works too but i think the frog is happy about the free fungus gnats i got. Imo pot size and watering are more important to start healthy seedlings.

I just had some miracle gro soil that I used. Wasn't specifically for seedlings but doesn't hold as much moisture as I thought it would which is good.

 

[morugawelder]

Yes. I thought that was the point to the thread. ;-)

it is , just wasn't sure if the little seedlings could handle starting off in nutrient based soil with perlite . got some pricey beans I'm gonna start , and I don't want to mess it up .

 

[Kingjoshh]

it is , just wasn't sure if the little seedlings could handle starting off in nutrient based soil with perlite . got some pricey beans I'm gonna start , and I don't want to mess it up .

There are some soils that are hotter. But as long as you don’t add any additional nutrients to it you’ll be fine , fox farm bag soils are strong! I’m growing in an organic potting mix seedling through flower and everything seems to be fine

 

[Madbud]

I just had some miracle gro soil that I used. Wasn't specifically for seedlings but doesn't hold as much moisture as I thought it would which is good.

This stuff, fluffy without any time release nutes

 

[MIMedGrower]

it is , just wasn't sure if the little seedlings could handle starting off in nutrient based soil with perlite . got some pricey beans I'm gonna start , and I don't want to mess it up .

Then start them in a light seedling mix. Its an easy decision. I tried it before. It works. And it wont hurt them.

 

[MIMedGrower]

This stuff, fluffy without any time release nutes

I didnt know mg seed starter had fertilizer added. I wonder if it is as strong as ocean forest or the like just not organic?

Happen to know the starting ec?

 

[morugawelder]

There are some soils that are hotter. But as long as you don’t add any additional nutrients to it you’ll be fine , fox farm bag soils are strong! I’m growing in an organic potting mix seedling through flower and everything seems to be fine

Wh

Then start them in a light seedling mix. Its an easy decision. I tried it before. It works. And it wont hurt them.

What do you suggest ? They don’t grow very fast in just the jiffy media .

 

[Beachwalker]

curious to what everyone choice is for seed starter media / grow media for seedlings ,


I been using jiffy , then transplant in a couple of weeks to final grow pot in fox farm ocean .

2 to 1 perlite / vermiculite mix in 2 inch square pots in tray with 1/4 inch of water;

self-watering so no chance to overwater, also easy to start seeds this way too, use a heating mat for best results, good luck!

 

[PlumberSoCal]

This stuff, fluffy without any time releasnutes

Tried the MG several years ago. Way too expensive. I use a standard potting mix, currently Kellogg patio plus sifted through a kids sand/beach toy.

I add about 25% composted horse manure and a tablespoon of Epson salt to a 5 gal bucket and works like a charm at a fraction of the price.

 

[Madbud]

I didnt know mg seed starter had fertilizer added. I wonder if it is as strong as ocean forest or the like just not organic?

Happen to know the starting ec?

MG seedling soil is .03 .03 .03, its mainly sphagnum and perlite. At half a solo cup per seed i never considered the cost.

 

[MIMedGrower]

Wh

What do you suggest ? They don’t grow very fast in just the jiffy media .

Thats why i use ocean forest and perlite.

 

[Kingjoshh]

Wh

What do you suggest ? They don’t grow very fast in just the jiffy media .

People usually use. Ocean forest with added perlite. Or coco coir mycorrhizae with some added things people make there own mixes and such. Maybe try the ocean forest

 

[MIMedGrower]

Fox farm makes a seedling/ light mix called light warrior with worm castings but no guano.

 

[zzzybil]

I didn't have any luck till I actually microwaved a damp peat mix then put about 3'' of that sterile on top the intended soil mix in coupla big solo cups .....& wet with distilled water..... Never took that ''sterile'' is important for starting serious before ............. Seein is believing ........... i'm a believer now . Guess if you don't have the damp off plague of my luck , might not be necessary. I also think i lost some to too hot a soil mix for ''starting'' . My theory is once the root gets past the 1st 3'' at the top of the cup, your germination is golden . Once they looked good I put'm in my amended soil........... My 1st success at birthin babies ........

Good luck

 

[PlumberSoCal]

MG seedling soil is .03 .03 .03, its mainly sphagnum and perlite. At half a solo cup per seed i never considered the cost.

I'm popping hundreds of seeds per year from tomatoes to peppers to peas to sunflowers to too many more to list here. I bought 1/2 cu ft for $8 and it lasted me a month. I stock up on potting soil when it's on sale for 5 cu ft for $10. Besides, it takes some time to sift which means more garden time for me.