NEWBIE>>>> I was in home depot the other day and was looking at soils, I had no CLUE to what i was looking for all these differnt types like 20-15-20 and things like that i was wondering what IS the best soil to use???

Soil is a lot to do with preference I myself use sunshine #7 or pro-mix where you can get at Canadian Tire for $10.99/56L cube

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Try Sunshine mix 4..

Hi young BUCK,

It is usually safe to get the most expensive organic soil you can find.. Ideally you want to start with a soil that has a PH of 6.5 - 7.0.

This is the main problem with miracle grow because it starts with a PH of 5.0.

There is a soil called "Black Gold" it is GOD SEND.. I don not belive it is sold at HD.

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How is mushroom manuer? I have that mixed in will some vermiculite and potting soil and it seems to be doing okay. I don't have any way of gauging ph, though.

http://www.plantitearth.com/store/pr...id=63&catid=65

You will need a PH tester.. the link above shows a very inexpensive.. yet VERY good ph tester... it only takes 30 seconds to check the PH of your water.. Checking and adjusting the PH of water is the CORNER STONE of successful gardening.. if you can get one of these tester, Home Depot sells POOL PH TESTERS for 5-8 dollars.. you want the PH of your water to be 6.8

Be careful with vermiculite.. it retains a lot of water and is the down fall of many growers..

Perlite on the other hand is very porous and a great supplement to soil..

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cheers
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foxfarm ocean forest. it is the shit. everything is in there. just pop the bag, put in a pot, and grow. no need to worry about feeding until 2-3 weeks in. perfect for inside growers.

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From home depot I get the scotts soil. Not the best but the best HD has.

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i didn't know you grew in soil widow. huh, I guess you still learn something new everyday lol

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I prefer ProMix BX.
I have tried some of the miracle gro type mixes with ferts mixed in.
I would only use these if I could not find anything else, as I like to feed my babies as needed!
Back in the '80s I used a blended soilless mix called Tropical blend, can't remember the manufacturer, and I don't know if its made anymore. Anyways....
IMO, all pre blended soil mix should be amended with perlite, and especially Dolomite lime.

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