Help selecting a grow medium please

**wbinwv** · 10-21-2007, 10:25 PM

I've failed in my first attempt at indoor growing and I am convinced it's because of poor medium selection. I was using hydroponix potting soil in the black and purple bag.

Other variables of my setup include a temp of 70* with plenty of airflow and the humidity is a steady 50%. My plants are under 19,200 lumens of CFL 6500k "cool" lights to Veg. I dont overwater, and the lights are 2 to 3 inches away from the plants so the plants arent burning yet after 9 or 10 days they just turn brow/yellow and die on me. My water is ph'd at 6.5.

Today I went and picked up some Miracle Grow Gardening soil as it was tested best on my PH meter. I've heard horror stories about Miracle Grow.

My question is, whats a good medium for indoor growing and where can I get it? My only options here are Loews and Home Depot and all they seem to carry are the Miracle Grow brands. Thanks.

**gardenandcats** · 10-21-2007, 10:43 PM

I prefer Pro mix with bat guano and a bit of organic mix in it..

**wbinwv** · 10-21-2007, 11:12 PM

Thank you for your feedback. Where can I order something like that?

**gardenandcats** · 10-21-2007, 11:19 PM

Are there any green houses at all in your area. If so they would probably have pro mix..

**wafflehouselover** · 10-21-2007, 11:38 PM

try coco cubes and go organic with a ebb-n-flow system =)

**snooplbc** · 10-22-2007, 03:34 AM

i use rockwool...very easy to work with

**Lacy** · 10-22-2007, 05:57 AM

Yes I prefer a professional mix also. Its always worked great for me. I have never tried hydro and don't know a thing about it.

I've always had excellent results with this medium.

Originally Posted by gardenandcats

I prefer Pro mix with bat guano and a bit of organic mix in it..

**Lacy** · 10-22-2007, 05:58 AM

I love your new avatar gardenandcats...thats real cute.

Originally Posted by gardenandcats

Are there any green houses at all in your area. If so they would probably have pro mix..

**Chiceh** · 10-22-2007, 06:22 AM

Try rockwool or I use small pots with just the organic plug and some clay balls in the there to hold it steady.

**miah** · 10-22-2007, 09:39 PM

i was in a similar situation as yourself...not too many options as to where i could go.
i found some medium soil and mixed with perlite.
i wish i could of found some worm castings to mix in too.