Does anyone have experience with this Organic soil?

georgiagrower

Active Member

• Mar 4, 2011

• #1

Jiffy Seed Starting Mix
A 100% Organic Greenhouse Quality Mix

I bought this soil and would like to know if anyone has had experience with it? I am thinking this might be a good soil for mature plants as well. This is what the bag says in regards to the soil content.

45% sphagnum peat moss, 55% vermiculite and lime. I added perlite to it as well in order to allow air to reach the roots.

Please give me your input on this soil.

 

dirrtyd

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• Mar 5, 2011

• #2

what is the NPK on that soil? you will need to amend that soil or use a nute program. dirrtyd

 

georgiagrower

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• Mar 5, 2011

• #3

The bag doesnt state the NPK on it

 

brownbearclan

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• Mar 5, 2011

• #4

Add a ton of perlite to it because the peat moss is going to hold a shit-ton of water and you may see some white mold on the top of your soil because of it. To help prevent that, put a good 1/2-1 inch of perlite on top and bottom of your soil so it has excellent drainage. I mixed too much of that seed starter (peat moss mostly) into my soil and learned my lesson the hard way heh. Peace. =)

 

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hic

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• Mar 5, 2011

• #5

dirrtyd said:

what is the NPK on that soil? you will need to amend that soil or use a nute program. dirrtyd

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Then perhaps it is a good clean soil at which you can add ferts to. That is the best way any way - make the npk custom to what you want it to be right off the get go.

Thats what I do get good "clean" dirt and apply ferts as needed or wanted.
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georgiagrower

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• Mar 5, 2011

• #6

sounds good to me! i got alot of perlite in it now thank god. it does hold alot of water.

 

georgiagrower

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• Mar 5, 2011

• #7

Maybe the soil is good after all...

 

Cannabis Krew 420

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• Mar 5, 2011

• #8

sounds good to me, Id recomend adding organic ferts such as bat guano, worm castings, bone meal for a start

 

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grokillaz

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• Mar 5, 2011

• #9

I used it that mix for starters awhile back. I had a hard time with it. Was too light for me and didn't hold moisture. Imo. You'll probably have better luck than me.

 

Dominathan

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• Mar 5, 2011

• #10

Be careful bro! Jiffy is notorious for a funky ph.

 

georgiagrower

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• Mar 5, 2011

• #11

grokillaz said:

I used it that mix for starters awhile back. I had a hard time with it. Was too light for me and didn't hold moisture. Imo. You'll probably have better luck than me.

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I hope so lol

 

georgiagrower

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• Mar 5, 2011

• #12

Dominathan said:

Be careful bro! Jiffy is notorious for a funky ph.

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What do you mean? I got some pretty hardy plants coming up with it now. i was thinking about puting my fert and bloom with it and using it as a permanent medium. It should work. or so I hope lol