smokedupnburnedout
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just not sure the differance pros or cons of either no idea.im dumb but honest!!!!
perlitie or vermiculite or both
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smokedupnburnedout
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my skatboard can computer i mean my computer can skatboard!!!!!
Jeffdogg
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Perlite is a form of naturally occurring rock comprised predominantly of silica. The rocks are light and are filled with tiny cavities that hold moisture. One of the primary uses of perlite is for aeration and moisture retention in soil.
Some gardeners prefer to enhance soil with vermiculite. Vermiculite is a mineral composed of alumino-silicate clay. It is sterile, holds three times its volume in water, and attracts nutrients. When mixed with soil, it presses the mix together, reducing air flow and trapping water, which is useful for moisture-loving plants. As this is a clay-based additive, it will need to be replaced as it breaks down over time.
I prefer to use only perlite, every groer has their own preference. Its really what you feel comfortable with mate
Some gardeners prefer to enhance soil with vermiculite. Vermiculite is a mineral composed of alumino-silicate clay. It is sterile, holds three times its volume in water, and attracts nutrients. When mixed with soil, it presses the mix together, reducing air flow and trapping water, which is useful for moisture-loving plants. As this is a clay-based additive, it will need to be replaced as it breaks down over time.
I prefer to use only perlite, every groer has their own preference. Its really what you feel comfortable with mate
True Stoner
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Ur the dumbest smartest person i have met!!! I would use a combination of both mixed with peat!!
Jeffdogg
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Be patient dude it was 17 minutes before you bumped your post
smokedupnburnedout
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sorry im dumb
Jeffdogg
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Na your not bro, just need to learn some patience (which will be needed especially for your growing
) I was like that when I first started, just make a post go smoke play a video game or something for a bit then check back, somebody will always answer a Q, everyone on here is absolutely great and very nice (most of the time 
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smokedupnburnedout
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yeah i must be somewhat smart if i can teach a computer to skateboard right!?
smokedupnburnedout
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yeah im told my personality is similar to steve martin in the jerkNa your not bro, just need to learn some patience (which will be needed especially for your growing
Jeffdogg
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Well like I said every grower has their own preference, some use small pots, (in some cases smaller then 1 gallon) in that case using verm might be a good idea so your not watering every day or every other day. Using MH and HPS lights will dry those small pots out fast so using a little verm in those would be a good idea. Saying it the way you said it is misleading, you shouldn't do that
smokedupnburnedout
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ur kinda stiff for but informative.but i belive ur correct.because no two setup are alike.Well like I said every grower has their own preference, some use small pots, (in some cases smaller then 1 gallon) in that case using verm might be a good idea so your not watering every day or every other day. Using MH and HPS lights will dry those small pots out fast so using a little verm in those would be a good idea. Saying it the way you said it is misleading, you shouldn't do that
mismos00
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Good point... I was speaking more in general but of course there will be some whose mediums dry too quickly (small pots)... but again, it seems people are usually looking for ways to aerate the soil more, and if anything add more perlite (to mixes that already have perlite) so the roots get even more oxygen.
Still, I would be willing to bet over 90% of growers use perlite over vermiculite, wouldn't you think?
Still, I would be willing to bet over 90% of growers use perlite over vermiculite, wouldn't you think?
smokedupnburnedout
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ok so my pots are 1g so i chose 3 parts ocean forest 2 parts perlite 1 part vermiculite.ill see how that does i dont mind watering everyday but i dont want them drying out badly...
