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Organic soil help please!

Nugsnugzstarted grow question 4y ago

Are there any organic growers out there? If so, what soil mix do you use? I burned my first two seedlings but making the soil too hot with a mix org. espoma potting mix, worm castings, perlite, and peat. NO NUTES. Thank you! 💨✌️

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Scrubbyjimbobanswered grow question 4y ago

Don't start your seedlings in a "hot" mix, just normal soil. When staging your final pot, use your hot mix in the bottom third of your pot with a lighter blend up top. The plant's taproot will go digging when she gets hungry.

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