Help selecting a grow medium please

[wbinwv]

I've failed in my first attempt at indoor growing and I am convinced it's because of poor medium selection. I was using hydroponix potting soil in the black and purple bag.

Other variables of my setup include a temp of 70* with plenty of airflow and the humidity is a steady 50%. My plants are under 19,200 lumens of CFL 6500k "cool" lights to Veg. I dont overwater, and the lights are 2 to 3 inches away from the plants so the plants arent burning yet after 9 or 10 days they just turn brow/yellow and die on me. My water is ph'd at 6.5.

Today I went and picked up some Miracle Grow Gardening soil as it was tested best on my PH meter. I've heard horror stories about Miracle Grow.

My question is, whats a good medium for indoor growing and where can I get it? My only options here are Loews and Home Depot and all they seem to carry are the Miracle Grow brands. Thanks.

 

[gardenandcats]

I prefer Pro mix with bat guano and a bit of organic mix in it..

 

[wbinwv]

Thank you for your feedback. Where can I order something like that?

 

[gardenandcats]

Are there any green houses at all in your area. If so they would probably have pro mix..

 

[wafflehouselover]

try coco cubes and go organic with a ebb-n-flow system =)

 

[snooplbc]

i use rockwool...very easy to work with

 

[Lacy]

Yes I prefer a professional mix also. Its always worked great for me. I have never tried hydro and don't know a thing about it.

I've always had excellent results with this medium.

I prefer Pro mix with bat guano and a bit of organic mix in it..

 

[Lacy]

I love your new avatar gardenandcats...thats real cute.

Are there any green houses at all in your area. If so they would probably have pro mix..

 

[Chiceh]

Try rockwool or I use small pots with just the organic plug and some clay balls in the there to hold it steady.

 

[miah]

i was in a similar situation as yourself...not too many options as to where i could go.
i found some medium soil and mixed with perlite.
i wish i could of found some worm castings to mix in too.

 

[shakenbake]

ProMix BX or ProMix HP. They will regulate the ph for you. You just need to add tap water and nutes! (A & B formula) Happy Growing! (This is the easies and best way to grow, many commercial growers do it this way)