Soil

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zzzz4xzzzz

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Dec 21, 2021

• #1

My soil has been sitting in the garage it’s starting to cold the bag of soil is pretty cold. Does cold temperatures effect soil negatively? And should I let it warm up a bit inside before I transplant some plants into it thanks

 

xtsho

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Dec 21, 2021

• #2

The soil is fine. But let it warm up before using.

 

BudmanTX

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Dec 21, 2021

• #3

put it out in the sun if you have any and let it warm up......your good

 

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zzzz4xzzzz

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Dec 21, 2021

• #4

xtsho said:

The soil is fine. But let it warm up before using.

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Thx

 

Flatrate

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Dec 21, 2021

• #5

xtsho said:

The soil is fine. But let it warm up before using.

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This. I always bring it in 2 days before I work with it.

 

VincenzioVonHook

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Dec 21, 2021

• #6

Keep in mind that too high a temp can negatively impact microbes. For example, cooking soil in a plastic bin in the sun can hit temps of 50c, same in a plastic bag.

Microbes grow best from 15-35c.

 

speedwell68

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Dec 21, 2021

• #7

Flatrate said:

This. I always bring it in 2 days before I work with it.

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So do I. The last batch I bought was almost freezing. It took 3 days to reach ambient. I let my water sit for at least 24 hours at this time of year as it is super cold.