Forgot to add perlite. Noob help pls

Dontjudgeme said:

I personally would feed what ever you want. As long as there’s holes for water to drain you’re good. Obviously perlite will help drain the water faster, but isn’t a deal breaker if you don’t have it in there right now. Feed away.

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CapollaLabs said:

I dont use perlite period hate the dust

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MrAnxiiouz said:

Yo what’s good homies.

My first grow is doing well so far. Today is Day 15 since I planted taproot into the same cup you are seeing right now.
i made a mistake tho. I didn’t add perlite, so water doesn’t drain much or seep through the soil evenly. Because of this I haven’t added any nutes yet. I also had to make a couple more holes for drainage, aeration, etc.

Should I wait til transplant to add perlite and nutes? It takes a while for soil mix to dry out. I’m using coco-coir, peat moss, vermiculite mix.

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Budget Buds said:

Perlite isn't required. you're good ... if ya want it in the mix that bad then wait till you transplant ..... And when you do transplant next time..... dont put it into a clear container, roots don't like light

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MrAnxiiouz said:

that’s the plan! Yeah I just covered it with tape. You think this will do?

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MICHI-CAN said:

First, that is photo sensitive tape. Light penetrates it. Second you have no drainage. View attachment 4562786

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MICHI-CAN said:

First, that is photo sensitive tape. Light penetrates it. Second you have no drainage. View attachment 4562786

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MICHI-CAN said:

First, that is photo sensitive tape. Light penetrates it. Second you have no drainage. View attachment 4562786

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