Re: wetting agent

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• Subject: Re: wetting agent
• From: B* R* <w*@venus.net>
• Date: Fri, 9 May 1997 14:09:16 -0400 (EDT)
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At 07:10 AM 5/9/97 -0400, Jim & Rose Hatten wrote:
>Hello to all,
>Does anyone know what is used as a wetting agent in soilless mixes?  I had
>some half peat, half vermiculite mix that I bought at Walmart that worked
>very well for starting seeds.  The package said the only other ingredient
>was a wetting agent.
>
>When I went back for more of the mix, they were out of it, so I tried to
>mix my own.  I found that it wouldn't get wet, even after soaking for quite
>a long time.  I finally added a drop of liquid hand soap to each cell in
>the flat, and that seemed to work. The seeds are germinating OK, but I am
>not sure if soap is the best choice for the wetting agent.  Also, it would
>be nice if I could find a dry ingredient so I could add it when I prepare
>the soilless mix rather when I plant.
>
>I'd really appreciate any ideas.
>
>This list is wonderful, and I am learning a lot from it.
>
>Thanks in advance for any information,
>Rose
>
>hatten@usa.net
>
Most retailers like Wal-Mart can not be depended upon for a consistant
product because they will put whatever is most profitable for a particular
area into the bag. 

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