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Re: Perlite vs. vermiculite

>  Dear Karen:

        What size of vermiculite do you have?   I'm sprinkling fine and
medium sized vermiculite on top of my indoor sown seeds.  It seems to be
easier for the seedlings to push through as well as helps prevent green
tops on the pots.  Even though I'm using the vermiculite a teaspoon at a
time the bag is rapidly being used.    Coarse vermiculite is used on the
bottom of flats for those seeds that require peat pots.   It gives a
buffer in case the roots escape into the bottom of the pot.  Coarse
vermiculite is also good for some bulb starting.
    I also use equal amounts of vermiculite and  seeds in small
containers  for those things that don't need light to germinate.
    But then you'll still need some perlite.   Mix perlite into your
soil mix for seeds that need super fast draining seed starting medium.
    Karen, you're going to use both vermiculite and perlite.  Hope you
have storage room.
Best, Vicki

>

> >
> > I made an *oops* last week when ordering bulk growing mediums and
> accidently
> > ordered a 30 lb bag of vermiculite, instead of the wanted perlite.
> I'm
> > wondering if I should re-order the correct perlite, or use out the
> > vermiculite. What are the thoughts and preferences of the List?
> >
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