Newbie Potting Soil/Mix Question

Jackolo503

Member
Hey there, first grow here. Looking for some helpful hints about potting soils.

I'm in the process of sprouting a couple Acapulco Gold's at the moment, and I'll need something hearty to transplant them to for veg - and eventually, budding.

I've looked around and have yet to really make up my mind as to what works well together. I like the idea of taking an aeroponics approach to potting mix by using perlite/peat moss, but I've also read some good things about coco and manure composts.

So, here's my first theoretical potting mix (for use with liquid nutes):
2 Parts Coco (fiber/powder blend)
1 Part Perlite
1 Part Peat Moss
1 Part Composted Horse Manure
A Pinch of Lime (to help the coco buffer the manure)

I've been considering bone meal or bat droppings, but I'm someone who feels less is more. I like it simple, but I certainly don't want to miss out on anything useful.

So gimme ur infoz plz!
 

Jackolo503

Member
*bump*

Also, I've thought more about it, and considering this is a first grow I've decided to throw out the idea of using compost.

I've decided to try out a coir/soil/perlite mix, 1 part each equal ratios. This a good way to start?
 
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