Ireland Lidl Bulrush topsoil sterilized

[petrushka]

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

Is it the right soil to grow?

 

[petrushka]

No Lidl fans here?

 

[Anonononymous]

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.

 

[petrushka]

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?

 

[lozac123]

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

 

[danrasta]

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!

 

[petrushka]

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

i wonder how many other irish growers there are here.

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?

 

[Ohsogreen]

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

Is it the right soil to grow?

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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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[petrushka]

Thank you! It helps indeed.
Any particular brands of the other ingredients in mind?

Please visit: https://www.rollitup.org/indoor-growing/181201-assorted-pickandmixseeds-600w-indoor.html

 

[lozac123]

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