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What Soil?
Pauls5716
started grow question 6y ago
For first time grower, if I go to Home Depot what potting soil is best to buy?
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DivineSeeds_Consultant
answered grow question 6y 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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