perlite to soil ratio
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Mattplusness
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i use about 10-20%, if its outdoor, maybe a bit less or more, depending how wet your region is
I can tell you my own experience, I'm using MG Organic Choice Garden Soil
I did 10% perlite, most seem to use a bit more perlite, some as much as 50%
The resulting soil turned out quite firm, when its dry, it's like a hockey puck
On the positive side, my 1st watering after start was 10 days! Less perlite will give a soil that really hangs on to the moisture. This is the plant at 3 weeks of 12/12.
I did 10% perlite, most seem to use a bit more perlite, some as much as 50%
The resulting soil turned out quite firm, when its dry, it's like a hockey puck
On the positive side, my 1st watering after start was 10 days! Less perlite will give a soil that really hangs on to the moisture. This is the plant at 3 weeks of 12/12.
rockinrolla
Member
Can anyone tell me if you can color perlite for outdoor use with dyes?
kevin
Well-Known Member
why would you want to? just wondering.
rockinrolla
Member
Well we have helicopters that fly around and this stuff is white and would stick out like a sore thumb I would think in a gorilla garden from the air. If I could color the perlite to a green or brown I would like it better I would also like to know if anyone knows of a good cover plant for between the plants the wouldn't soak up nutes and water to much.
hillbillybobb
Active Member
for mg organic potting soil i think 10 - 20 % is good. i use 20% in my mix and that is good for me.