I was in Lidl today and saw bags of Bulrush "sterilized topsoil".

Is it the right soil to grow?

No Lidl fans here?

Yeh, but only for the cheap munchies lol

Should be fine, mix some perlite or vermiculite into it to improve drainage and aeration.

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I'd like to be sure though. Then I'll run and get a few bags. But what about peat in it, pH etc?
How much vermiculite 50/50?

haha, i just use normal potting compost with a mix of verm around 30%
i wonder how many other irish growers there are here.

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i got cheap ass soil out of atlantic homecare and i dont think it was sterilized so id say that stuff would be fairl good!

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I was wondering mainly because it might be rich in peat. But actually I don't have a clue.
So do I.

I have plenty of questions regarding the security of growing in Eire, like what % of increase in electricity consumption is OK, where to buy equipment and seeds, which seeds are best in this climate. etc
There isn't a decent Irish forum, is there?

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Petrushka..... Most bagged soils are sterilized to kill off bad bacteria & fungi. This soil will work, just mix in some well aged compost, perlite and peat moss or well rinsed coco coir fiber.
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Your soil - 40 percent
compost - 20 percent
perlite - 10 percent
peat or coco coir - 30 percent
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This will provide you with a soil that holds water & nutes, but drains well to. This is important to prevent root rot, from overly wet soil.
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Hope this helps.....
Keep it Real.....Organic......
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Thank you! It helps indeed.
Any particular brands of the other ingredients in mind?

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