Preferred soil mixes

Greyling49

Does anyone have their own special soil mixes that they prepare themselves for fast drainage? and/or for potting seedlings?

SallyC

I like a general purpose mix of (25% of each): compost, soil, sphagnum peat moss, pumice stone. I then adjust the ratios according to how much drainage I need in the mix. However I've found the apps substrate recommendations to be very good, so I've started to switch over to it's recommendations whenever I do a repot instead.

Greyling49

Thanks for the mix info. Do you use the same for seedling trays, or a different combo?

SallyC

I use the same mix, but switch the pumice with vermiculite to help retain a bit more water

Greyling49

Great, thanks for the help. I've picked up some supplies this morning so will give your seedling mix a go!