Roots Organic Original soil - OK for starting seeds in?

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budrock61

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• Jan 21, 2022

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Experienced grower here, looking for experienced opinions. Anyone out there using Roots Organic ORIGINAL for starting seeds? Is it too hot?

 

Wattzzup

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• Jan 21, 2022

• #2

It’s fine I used tap water and it was ok.

 

FirstCavApache64

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• Jan 21, 2022

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I just started a seed in a root riot cube in roots organic original about a week ago and haven't seen any issues. I also just ran 4 autos that started in roots organic and they all did well. I had problems with one plant out of the gate but I'm pretty sure it was a magnesium issue from it being my first all organic grow.

 

VincenzioVonHook

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• Jan 21, 2022

• #4

If you are worried about mixes being too hot for seedlings in general, just cut some of it 50/50 with perlite or vermiculite.

 

calvin.m16

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• Jan 22, 2022

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budrock61 said:

Experienced grower here, looking for experienced opinions. Anyone out there using Roots Organic ORIGINAL for starting seeds? Is it too hot?

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It's mega weak on nutrients. It's good for starting plants but you will need to add fertilizer otherwise.

 

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budrock61

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• Jan 22, 2022

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Sounds like it'll be fine for poppin seeds. Appreciate the info!

 

CaliRootz88

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• Jan 22, 2022

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budrock61 said:

Sounds like it'll be fine for poppin seeds. Appreciate the info!

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You can always amend with perlite which will increase dry backs and dilute the mix a little more