What Soil?

Pauls5716started grow question 5y ago

For first time grower, if I go to Home Depot what potting soil is best to buy?

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DivineSeeds_Consultantanswered grow question 5y ago

Any black soil with proper pH level (5.0 - 6.5) is alright. Get some perlite too, mix it with your soil (80% soil, 20% perlite). Also make a perlite layer 1-2 cm thick at the bottom of your pot - it helps draining.

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