Would rainwater qualify enough for a soaking Yay or Nay¿

Well my soil was sitting outside getting it`s feet a quite wet before i went out and bought it, would that qualify enough for not having to pre soak my soil even a tad¿

Or should I just grab a spraybottle and wet it by parts a little just to be on the safe side, it is all quite wet as of right now.

Wet is wet should be good to go

Mustangmike said:

Wet is wet should be good to go

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Much respect and thanks for the very fast reply Mustangmike! Needed that info quick!

It actually may be too wet. Is it real heavy and water logged? If so then let it air out a bit and dry some before planting in it.

^ he may be right but if it’s good soil with good drainage should be ok with no sweat and happy growing man!!

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Hydroguard
If your getting started this stuff works great to help with a lot of things it’s good for soil but often used and associated with hydroponics. It’s good to read and learn but when your new your new this will help you buffer some potential mistakes (not a cure all but read the link you’ll see). studies have shown that this bacteria helps with yields etc. there is also a wealth of guys on here who know what they’re doing and I often read through threads they post and are mentioned in. I encourage you do the same man when you have free time it gets addicting.

Yes sirs I have er drying out spread in a bin, it was very wet you could feel the moisture in it when you squeezed, it is good soil and I have a good mix of perlite and a good mix of vermiculite to add as well. I will totally be checking out that Hydroguard stuff, always looking to have healthier plants! I have superthrive for this time around. Thank you both for your replies and much respect and happy growing to you gentlemen as well, you really helped me out today!

Soil should be damp, not wet BEFORE you plant anything... never water after planting, that just chokes the roots.

Thank you too ANC. i have it out in the sun just for a little bit right now, just to dry it out a bit to get to that ``damp`` sweet spot. Will turn twice 10 minutes apart probably just for half hour.