Perlite Vermiculite mix germination....

Kingrow1 · Jun 14, 2016

I want to germinate in perlite or perlite vermiculite mix, whats the deal here?

I need to keep it moist so probably involve a wick of some sort so im not watering everyday.

Anyway whats the best way to go about this and whats been tried and tested please?

Mucho gracias :-)

Yodaweed · Jun 14, 2016

This mixture is used more for growing mushrooms(just add brown flour), i'd suggest getting some peat or coco coir for seedlings and mixing it with some perlite.

Kingrow1 · Jun 15, 2016

Yodaweed said:
This mixture is used more for growing mushrooms(just add brown flour), i'd suggest getting some peat or coco coir for seedlings and mixing it with some perlite.

Thanks for nothing mate!

Resinhound · Jun 15, 2016

This mixture works well 1/3 vermiculite to 2/3 perlite. I don't use a wick, just a simple hempy bucket. You have to water frequently until the roots hit the reservoir.Doesnt take alot, depending on your pot size.

Kingrow1 · Jun 15, 2016

Resinhound said:
This mixture works well 1/3 vermiculite to 2/3 perlite. I don't use a wick, just a simple hempy bucket. You have to water frequently until the roots hit the reservoir.Doesnt take alot, depending on your pot size.

Excellent info dude, being a bit lazy not googling a zillion threads and just thought id find out here. Initially i just want to germinate in it and will give this mix a go very soon.

Thanks :-)

Budley Doright · Jun 15, 2016

Try Alaric he does perlite rooting, not sure about seedlings.

Kingrow1 · Jun 16, 2016

Budley Doright said:
Try Alaric he does perlite rooting, not sure about seedlings.

Nah just seedlings for me but im going to make a small hempy bucket (seedling size) tonight with just perlite and see the results, im unsure if perlite will wick the water from the bottom resovoir or if i need to water every few hours or every day.

Budley Doright · Jun 16, 2016

Ya not sure, I use it to clone but never started seeds in it. I guess the amount of run off would be a clue to it holding water.

Kingrow1 · Jun 16, 2016

Budley Doright said:
Ya not sure, I use it to clone but never started seeds in it. I guess the amount of run off would be a clue to it holding water.

I was just going to fill a 5 inch normal pot up with perlite, bury a seed in the top layer and water, the saucer the pot sits in will act as a resovoir and if it wicks all should be good fingers crossed. I guess its close to a hempy bucket.

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