mismos00
Well-Known Member
OK, I've been using Atami B'Cuzz Mixx, which contains 70% Peat Moss and 30% Perlite. I assumed this was considered 'soil' and therefore have been feeding my plants with a ph of around 6.7-6.8 (in the high end of the soil range - I keep it a little higher because I was told soil mediums tend to become acidic over time).
http://www.gardenscure.com/420/nursery-reference/105126-nursery-troubleshooting-guide.html
I recently got some coco coir and read that since it is a hydroponic medium, it should receive a ph between 5.5-6.1.
Where my confusion comes in is that the B'Cuzz mix I've been using is called 'HydroMix HP' and is technically also considered a hydroponic medium, so should I have been using a lower ph when feeding?
Is Peat Moss/perlite considered a hydroponic medium or a soil medium and should the ph level reflect that?
What defines a medium as 'soil' as opposed to other mediums? (That B'cuzzMixx stuff sure looks like soil).
http://www.gardenscure.com/420/nursery-reference/105126-nursery-troubleshooting-guide.html
I recently got some coco coir and read that since it is a hydroponic medium, it should receive a ph between 5.5-6.1.
Where my confusion comes in is that the B'Cuzz mix I've been using is called 'HydroMix HP' and is technically also considered a hydroponic medium, so should I have been using a lower ph when feeding?
Is Peat Moss/perlite considered a hydroponic medium or a soil medium and should the ph level reflect that?
What defines a medium as 'soil' as opposed to other mediums? (That B'cuzzMixx stuff sure looks like soil).